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GGC was founded in the fall of 2000 by Executive Director Lulu Orr. To aid in the realization of its mission, she assembled a board of advisors consisting of some of the region's most knowledgeable and experienced bereavement professionals, as well as dedicated community members. The Carnegie Library of Homestead generously offered GGC rooms in which to operate the center, rent-free, for 10 years. The Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute agreed to be the fiduciary agent of GGC. PPI is a charitable non-profit corporation tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PPI is a counseling center and licensed outpatient clinic, with over 20 satellite offices.

The board of directors created the concept for a community- based Bereavement Support center. This process included naming the center, creating GGC's mission, setting goals, planning objectives, and raising funds for the renovations and initial start-up costs of GGC.

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