Alva O., 83, Pittsburgh, PA

Alva Owens, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, had her wish to see the Nutcracker for her 83^rd birthday granted, thanks to our Allegheny County chapter.  Alva has an extensive resume which includes counseling women and children in crisis, the homeless and the incarcerated.  She has also volunteered with many organizations over the years including Allegheny County Council on Civil Rights, National Alliance to End Homelessness and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. Currently, she is the chairperson of the Activity Club at North Allen where she resides. Owens had her wish granted on Saturday, December 15^th, just a few days after she turned 83 on December 12^th.