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Hebron Community Center
Caring for Community like Christ
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    Hebron Community Center!

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Community Engagement
​& Education

Engage and empower our community discussions, meetings, learning opportunities. Providing opportunity for volunteering and being an active member of the community.

Recreation

All ages and activity levels welcome! Check out our different opportunities for basketball, volleyball,  pickleball, and sometimes
soccer too. 

Holistic Community Health

Recognizing and caring for the intersection of physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of health and how individual health impacts the overall community health.

Ongoing opportunities to engage.

A hidden gem in Penn Hills

We are a non-denominational, faith-based, non-profit 501c3 that exists to utilize the Barclay Building of Hebron Church as a SAFE space within the community where we can take a holistic approach to caring for our community.  


We aim to address and overcome obstacles and disparities in our community to ensure everyone has equal opportunities for overall well-being and community health. 


Community change happens through the action and collaboration of each individual. We want to be responsive and flexible to the unique and present needs/ concerns of our community therefore utilize a combination of opportunities to engage and serve our community: activities, programs, & events.


We value:

Respect
Trust
Humility
Servant Leadership
Caring for the whole person
Meet our Executive Director

Utilizing Experience ~ Dreaming Big 
​Depending on God

Jennifer Balkey,

Executive Director

Jen Balkey, originally from the Chicago 

area, Jen relocated to Pittsburgh in 2001 to pursue her studies at the University of Pittsburgh, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2005 and a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2007. She has demonstrated leadership skills from a young age, gaining experience in teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, and managing a camp kitchen.

While at Pitt, Jen served as an assistant swim coach for the Norwin Aqua Club and developed their Learn-to-Swim Program. Beginning her career as an inpatient OT, she worked with acutely ill patients before transitioning to early intervention OT, where she worked for ten years across Allegheny County coaching families with littles 0-3 yrs old.
Passionate about helping others and guided by her Christian faith, Jen joined Hebron Church in 2009. She served on the Women's Ministry Leadership Team, eventually becoming the Women's Ministry Coordinator in 2017. In 2021, she took on the role of Executive Director at Hebron Community Center, driven by her desire to utilize her gifts to make a positive impact on the community.

Jen in 2022,

at 2nd annual Trunk or Treat with (top image) Community Partner PH VFD #221 

Jen in 2024,

with members of Penn Hills Partnership learning together how collaboration can help communities thrive.

Your Support & Involvement Matters

Let us recognize our differences, embrace our neighbors, and fulfill our calling.  Aid one another where a hand is needed. Give a hand when has one available. Recognize the gift we have been given and see how it can be used to strengthen our community as a whole.


Here are 6 ways to be involved and each one matters! 

1. Participation in the happenings at HCC 

2. Volunteering your time and talents to assist HCC in reaching its fullest potential 

3. Financial support- either a one time or monthly gift   

4. Joining our Leadership Team (advisory team, committees, or board)

5. Praying for the ministry that happens here and that lives will be impacted in incredible ways

6. Be an advocate & SPREAD the word about all we have happening and its impact on our community!

Volunteers Needed Instagram post by jlbalkey
Join our Leadership Team

Become a Change-Maker in your Community!

Use your specific gifts, skills, and talents to serve our community! What professional experience do you have that can be used right here in our community to strengthen and increase the capacity of our organization?? Are you passionate about making a difference? 

Contact Jen- JenB@hebroncc.org.

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Meet our Board of Directors

Tracy Thorpe-Scott
​President

Tracy Thorpe Scott is the founder of TTS Coaching & Development, LLC providing coaching, counseling and consulting services to individuals and organizations. She has been a resident of Penn Hills for 24 years and has had the privilege of raising raised two daughters here.  Tracy is  committed to fostering growth, connection, and transformative change by creating initiatives that empower individuals,  families and organizations to thrive, with a focus on building confidence, self-esteem, and strong community connections.

Jill Scott
Treasurer

Jill - with her husband and 2 boys have been Penn Hills residents since 2012. Her boys are active in Penn Hills School activities and sports. She runs her own business supporting professional speakers while also volunteering in the community. She's been involved in the PH Elementary PTO since 2018, and has served as President since 2020. She's also been active in Linton's PTA since Fall 2023. As a member of Hebron Church since 2015, Jill has served in Children's ministry, Family Ministry and as an Elder since 2020. 

Chuck Trenz
​ Vice President

Chuck was born and raised in Penn Hills and now is the funeral director of family business, Trenz Funeral Home- a long standing business of Penn Hills.  Chuck is a member of Hebron Church- currently serving as an elder. Chuck is passionate about caring for people and serving the community any way he can - while still enjoying time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.






Loretta Worsham
Secretary

Loretta and her family initially moved to Oakmont in 1995 and has been involved in various community organizations- participating as well as various leadership roles. Loretta is presently on the Board of the Oakmont Garden Club, coach for Academic Quiz Team at Trinity Christian School, and co-director of Joyful Twirlers. She is passionate about being involved and serving her community with her many gifts and talents. 

Jackie Blakey-Tate
​Parliamentarian

Jackie is passionate about seeing improvement in our community and is engaged in seeing that happen. Jackie has an extensive history working with Pittsburgh Public Schools and now serves on the Penn Hills School Board. She is a resident of over 15 years and wants to see our youth thrive as well as expand opportunities to serve our seniors.





Henry Knapp

Ex-Officio

Came to Hebron Church as co-pastor in 2019 and transitioned to Senior Pastor in 2021. Henry has a passion for theological history, outdoors, reading, traveling, family time, and cheering on all Pittsburgh sport teams.