If you admire the work we do at Mainstay Life Services, then spread the word! Share your experience with our organization on our GreatNonprofits profile to help us receive our 2025 Top-Rated Award. Please visit ow.ly/S37450KxJcF to share your story today!

We’re gearing up for Disability Pride Pittsburgh on Saturday, 9/20/2025! Come celebrate with us — we’d love to connect with you there!

🎬 The wait is almost over — the ReelAbilities Film Festival Pittsburgh kicks off tomorrow! 📅 In-person: Sept 4–6 | Virtual: Sept 5–11 (PA, WV, OH) 🎟️ Award-winning films by/about people with disabilities. 🎫 Save $3 with code MAINRA25: filmpittsburgh.org/pages/reelabil…

Next week is Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, and we want to kick it off in advance by sharing information about the incredible work DSPs do every day! Learn more about becoming a DSP at mainstaylifeservices.org/employment-opp…

🎬The virtual ReelAbilities Film Festival Pittsburgh starts today! 📅 In-person: Sept 4–6 | Virtual: Sept 5–11 (PA, WV, OH) 🎟️ Award-winning films by/about people with disabilities. 🎫 Save $3 with code MAINRA25: filmpittsburgh.org/pages/reelabil…

Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2025 begins TOMORROW! To prepare us to kick off the week, check out Governor Shapiro's proclamation. #MainstayPA #EnrichingLivesUnlockingPotential #DSP #DirectSupportProfessional #DSPLife

🌟 DSP SPOTLIGHT: LESLIE 🌟 Kind. Patient. Supportive. 💙 Superhero name? Super Grand Ma! 💬 “The most rewarding part of being a DSP is seeing my clients smile.” Thank you, Leslie, for showing up with love & purpose every day! 👏 #DSPRW2025 #MainstayPA #EverydayHeroes

🌟 DSP SPOTLIGHT: DE’VONA STEVENS 🌟 Superhero name? Jackie of All Trades! 🦸🏽‍♀️ 💬 “Rewarding. Passionate. Loving.” 💬 “Seeing smiles & hearing ‘thank you’ keeps me going.” Thank you, De’Vona, for your heart, purpose & everyday impact! 💙 #DSPRW2025 #MainstayPA #EverydayHeroes

🌟 DSP SPOTLIGHT: KAYLEIGH BIEHL 🌟 Superhero name? Superwoman! 💪 💬 “This isn’t just a job — it’s a leadership role where we teach each other every day.” Thank you, Kayleigh, for your energy, care & impact! 💙👏 #DSPRW2025 #MainstayPA #EverydayHeroes

🚨 SNAP ALERT (PA): New federal rules in effect 9/1! Most adults must work 20 hrs/week OR qualify for an exemption. Without proof, benefits end after 3 months. 📄 Fill out the DHS form: bit.ly/3PAsnap ✅ More info: bit.ly/3PAupdate #SNAP #PA #TakeAction

This month’s blog from Mainstay CEO Kim Sonafelt celebrates our incredible team—from DSP Recognition Week (Sept. 7–13) to our Employee Appreciation Event (Sept. 25). Read how their compassion drives impact! mainstaylifeservices.org/all-in-in-all-… #MainstayPA #AllInInAllWeDo

🌟 DSP SPOTLIGHT: JAQUEA 🌟 💬 Life lesson learned from the people she supports: "Never give up — and to have the courage to be honest about how you feel.”JaQuea shows up with purpose & heart every day, helping others grow, gain independence & reach their goals. #DSPRW2025

🌟 DSP SPOTLIGHT: JOHN 🌟 Superhero name? Spiderman — always ready with a pun and swinging in to help! A fave memory: helping someone he supports fall in love with working out. 💪 John lifts spirits & inspires healthy habits every day! 👏 #DSPRW2025 #MainstayPA

Last week, we welcomed new staff members. We are excited to have them on the Mainstay team! Know someone who's job hunting? Please share these employment opportunities: ow.ly/EBWr50P4xEG. #MainstayTeam #Pittsburgh #Nonprofit #NewHires #Welcome

🌟 DSP RECOGNITION WEEK SPOTLIGHT: KRYSTAL BLACK 🌟 Krystal is supportive, observant, compassionate—a true Everyday Hero at Mainstay! 💙 “The most rewarding part of being a DSP is knowing you’re making a difference every day.” Thank you, Krystal! 👏 #DSPRW2025 #MainstayPA

🌟 DSP SPOTLIGHT: Jodi 🌟 Her role in 3 words? Assist. Teach. Compassion. 💜 Superhero name? Wonder Woman! 🦸‍♀️ Most rewarding part? Seeing someone achieve a new goal. Life lesson? Everyone deserves to be seen as equal. #DSPRW2025 #EverydayHeroes

🌟 DSP WEEK SPOTLIGHT: CASSIE 🌟 “One life lesson I’ve learned from the people I support? Appreciate the little things.” “If they gave me a superhero name, it’d be Wonder Woman!” Cassie brings heart, joy & connection daily. Help us celebrate her! #DSPRW2025 #MainstayPA

As DSP Recognition Week ends, let’s keep honoring the dedication, compassion, and impact of DSPs all year long. At Mainstay, we’re grateful for the difference they make every day. Thank you, DSPs! 💙 #MainstayPA #DSPRW2025 #EnrichingLivesUnlockingPotential #DSP

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🎉 Celebrate the rich traditions of Hispanic & Latinx communities Sept 15–Oct 15. Join the fun on Sept 21 at The Westmoreland Museum for performances & art-making! Details: ow.ly/Wv9m50WVi21 #HispanicHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth2025

Join a team that helps to Enrich Lives and Unlock Potential for people with intellectual disabilities and autism! Check out all our opportunities and apply today using this link:ow.ly/4blX50WgLaS #MainstayPA #Nonprofit #EmploymentOpportunites #Employment