Who are we?
Munhall C.A.R.E.S.
Munhall CARES' mission is to provide volunteer support to enrich our community through service and events. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive community where everyone can grow and thrive through community, activities, recreation, environment, and service. At Munhall CARES, we believe in the power of social interaction and helping our fellow citizens. We strive to create a vibrant community by hosting a variety of community events and activities. We also support our local parks, playgrounds, and sports/recreation organizations to encourage healthy lifestyles. Additionally, we care about the environment and regularly organize community cleanup and beautification projects. We aim to bridge connections to community services and resources to ensure that everyone has access to the support they need. Join us in our mission to create a better community for all!
Our Leaders
Carol Lawson
Brenda Krestar
Brenda Krestar
President
Carol Lawson is a longtime resident of Munhall. Now retired, she previously worked for Jefferson Hospital as an Administrative Assistant for over 42 years. Actively involved in her church she has also been involved as President of the Hospital Auxiliary, President of the hospitals Credit Union, Girl Scout Leader, and President of the Munhall Women’s Club.
Brenda Krestar
Brenda Krestar
Brenda Krestar
Vice President
Secretary - One Valley Free Store
Brenda moved to Munhall a few years ago but has been a Pittsburgh area resident for 25 years.
She has always had compassion for helping others and making a positive impact on their lives. As a Social Worker for 20 years, including working in a grant funded Com
Vice President
Secretary - One Valley Free Store
Brenda moved to Munhall a few years ago but has been a Pittsburgh area resident for 25 years.
She has always had compassion for helping others and making a positive impact on their lives. As a Social Worker for 20 years, including working in a grant funded Community Outreach Program, she worked in a marginalized community and was a true advocate to helping those in need. She was fortunate to have found this organization as well as the One Valley Free Store, which she assists as the Secretary. In her free time, Brenda enjoys spending time with her daughter, friends, family, her dog Tyson, as well as reading, traveling and day trips.
Katie Whitney
Brenda Krestar
Melany Alliston
Secretary
President - One Valley Free Store
As a lifelong resident of the Steel Valley area, Katie has seen the transformation the community has gone through and how one thing has always stood strong: When things get tough, we forge together and rise above. This drove her to stay rooted and raise her family in Ste
Secretary
President - One Valley Free Store
As a lifelong resident of the Steel Valley area, Katie has seen the transformation the community has gone through and how one thing has always stood strong: When things get tough, we forge together and rise above. This drove her to stay rooted and raise her family in Steel Valley, where she also started and co-owns an outpatient private practice, Steel Valley Wellness Group.
Katie’s passion to serve her community was cultivated from early on, and as a founding board member of Munhall CARES, she is devoted to bringing resources, outreach and events to bridge all 3 boroughs together. She is also President of the One Valley Free Store and the Steel Valley Holiday Parade.
When not volunteering, you can find Katie playing outside and attending all 5 of her kids activities, running for exercise reluctantly, listening to 90s R&B and Hip Hop and breaking the stigma on mental health awareness and outreach.
Melany Alliston
Melany Alliston
Melany Alliston
Treasurer
Melany moved to Munhall from the Washington, DC area a few years ago to be closer to family. She joined Munhall C.A.R.E.S. as a way to get involved in her new community and get to know her neighbors. Melany is a civil and transportation engineer by trade, and enjoys helping communities thrive through both her work and her volunteer activities.
Mayor Rob Falce
Melany Alliston
Mayor Rob Falce
Advisory Board
Rob started Munhall C.A.R.E.S. because of his love for the community and to help people in need. Also, seeing the importance of having more activities for the children and youth. He feels Munhall C.A.R.E.S. Is building a stronger community.
Michele Falce
Melany Alliston
Mayor Rob Falce
Advisory Board
Munhall C.A.R.E.S. helps build a stronger community who helps others in need and to work on beautification and a community that takes pride in our neighborhoods.
Devin Miller
Devin Miller
Devin Miller
Advisory Board
When Devin Miller is not doing everything for her two girls she is putting the community before herself. From school fundraising to helping a local business on her lunch break, Devin is always putting others first. She is a great asset to Munhall C.A.R.E.S.