Other Ways to Help
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Merakey AVS every time you shop, at no cost to you. You’ll find the same prices, selection and convenience as shopping on Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Merakey AVS. To sign on to support us through AmazonSmile, go to: smile.amazon.com and choose Allegheny Valley School.
Recycling cell phones and ink cartridges
Please send your used printer, fax and copier cartridges as well as old cell phones to Kelly Gremba at Merakey AVS. Our organization earns money for the Capital Development Fund simply by recycling these used cartridges and cell phones that were destined for the trash. (Please note that we cannot accept Epson cartridges or cartridges that have already been recycled.) Since 2003, Merakey AVS has received nearly $5,800 from recycling these products! Please forward used ink cartridges and cell phones to Kelly Gremba, Merakey Allegheny Valley School, 1996 Ewings Mill Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108.
Giant Eagle Apples for the Students
This program enables Merakey AVS to acquire educational equipment for programming in Western PA. If you and your family/friends shop at Giant Eagle and have not yet registered using our school ID # 0017, please have your Advantage Card ready and call 1-800-474-4777 or visit www.gianteagle.com. The program begins annually at the end of October and runs through mid March. Please note that only purchases made during the program period can be credited to Merakey AVS. To date, 481 supporters have signed up to help support Merakey AVS.
The Legacy Society
Including Merakey AVS in your estate plans will make a difference in the lives of the individuals in our care for generations to come. There are a number of options available to support Merakey Allegheny Valley School with a planned gift. Read more...