RCAC is closed December 25th and 26th and January 1st, 2nd and the 19th.
The New RCAC Executive Director Wants to Get to Know You

Passionate about wanting to help others, Barbara Miller is excited about starting her new position as Executive Director at the Riverview Community Action Corporation (RCAC). “I have spent my entire career helping people to get the most out of their lives,” says Barbara when asked why she joined RCAC. “There’s a great opportunity in this area to have our community center become the go-to place for more people over the age of 60.”
Barbara notes that a recent community survey shows that there is strong interest in taking part in fitness, education, wellness and social programs among those who are not familiar with or who have not visited RCAC. Additionally, RCAC recently held several focus groups where participants talked about their positive experiences. Comments included that they were “very happy with the staff,” found RCAC to be “like a family,” and felt that everyone received special attention, time, and care. One participant talked about how they had recently moved to the area and connecting with RCAC helped them feel part of the local community. Another said they liked how RCAC seemed to be more of an activity center versus a senior center.
“When I learned about the positive results from the survey and focus groups, I knew that RCAC was a special place where I could make a positive difference. Right now, we are only touching the tip of the iceberg with about 600 attendees. Once more community members get to know us, I know RCAC will become a bigger and better part of their lives,” says Barbara with a confident
smile.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social & Urban Research estimates that 19.7% of Allegheny County’s population is age 65 and over (approximately 256,217 people), which they note is the second highest concentration in the country. Interestingly, the boroughs of Verona and Oakmont have a combined total of 9,250 individuals over the age 65, or 23.3%, which is even
higher than Allegheny County.
“Check out the monthly lunch menu as well as our fitness, education and social activities at http://www.rcacorp.org. I am looking forward to your visit and getting to know you,” she says with a welcoming wave of the hand.




