Phone # 724-961-3186

Email: Tomsturkeysn@yahoo.com

Tom wanted a way to be able to give back, you see with some health issues he believes that God had a plan for him. It just wasn’t his time, so with that taken care of he said to himself, I need to serve him better than I have to thank him for making me whole again.

Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2020 Tom just wanted to purchase Turkeys for people that weren’t going to have a good meal on their table, but it just so happened that their was a shortage of Turkeys that year, so his wife Linda came up with buying ALDI gift cards to help out. That year Tom and his community gave over $1,000.00 away to needy families.

So now, January of 2021 comes and Tom said to himself that there are still families in need, so that’s where it all started to where it is today. GOD IS SO GREAT!

I PRAISE HIS NAME DAILY.

With his community behind him whom all support his mission, they all pitched in. His saying, “that at a CLICK of a Finger we all could fall in a trap where we need help”

He definitely loves his community too. Tom is also involved with the Norwin Area First Responders which includes the Fire, Police & EMS departments, in which he is a retired Police Officer.

He encourages us all to help others in any way we can, he also says that when he puts his head on the pillow at night to go to sleep he sleeps very soundly, that he contributes to helping those less fortunate.

A word from Tom himself:

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for you coming by our community organization and hearing about what we all are doing.

God Bless you and your families…

Tom

Founder but GOD is Leading the way…….

Phone # 724-787-0556

Linda is Tom’s wife of 43 years and still going strong. It’s the love of God, Family and helping others that keeps us together, Linda said.

Linda works for a local school cafeteria and when she is not working, she really enjoys being with her grandkids, two beautiful young granddaughters.

It makes me feel good to go to the grocery store and buy food for those that are not as fortunate as we are.

Phone # 724-396-6511

Halle grew up in North Huntingdon with her parents Rich & Sherry Siniawski and 3 Siblings, Shannon, Rich, & Seth. Attended Norwin School District and then onto to Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business. She still resides in North Huntingdon with her Husband Mark and their 2 Children. Daughter Kennedy & Son Hayden.

Communities are shaped by the choices of their members. In any community, there are those who choose to dedicate themselves to helping their communities grow and thrive. Their time is invested in helping local organizations and community events become more. If there is a need for a Volunteer, Halle does not hesitate to become involved.

Halle has always been very involved with the community. Halle is also very active in her church, with the Youth and Christian Education, Vacation Bible School, Chaperoning the youth to Camp Lutherlyn, served on Church Council for many years.

She has worked at S&T Bank for 20 years as a Retail Sales Associate. She is known throughout the Community as the Bank’s Children’s Mascot, Moola Moola. Walking in the Light up Norwin Parade everyone knows who is in the costume. Going to the Elementary schools to Teach Kids to Save, - a financial literacy lesson to teach young children. In addition to Moola Moola, She has received many ICE (Incredible Customer Experience) Awards. She has received numerous prizes for contests held at work for different campaigns.

Halle is a longtime Volunteer with the Irwin Business & Professional Association (IBPA) which works to foster the vitality of Downtown Irwin for the betterment of the surrounding community. As part of the IBPA she helps make multiple annual events a success, including serving as a chairperson for the Annual Downtown Irwin Ladies Night and other events by participating in the annual Light up Norwin Parade at Christmas sponsored by the Norwin Rotary.

In addition to her work with the IBPA, Halle serves on the Board of Tom’s Turkey’s, a charitable organization providing food for families in need from the Norwin Area. She loves helping people.

She attends numerous Ribbon Cuttings, Lunch & Learns, Mixers, Annual Dinners and More for the Norwin Chamber of Commerce.

She is a Committee Member for Back the Blue, which is an event to Honor all Norwin Area 1st Responders.

She has helped in numerous North Huntingdon Fraternal Order of Police Golf Outings.

Volunteers at Hahntown Elementary for Reading Across America for Dr. Suess Week.

Helps with Wreaths Across America by placing wreaths on Veteran’s graves.

Donates to the American Red Cross every time she is eligible at the Norwin Chamber.

Volunteers time for The Salvation Army by Ringing the Bell at Christmas time.

Rich grew up in the Norwin Community and has lived here all his life. He and his wife Sherry live in Strawpump. Four Children, Shannon, Rich, Halle, & Seth are one of Rich’s Greatest Accomplishments. Five Grandchildren call him “Pappy.” A day spent with the family is a Blessed Day.

Rich is a proud Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He is active in the Community- serving on many boards. Norwin Historical Society, Norwin Alumni and Friends, served on the Norwin Chamber of Commerce Board. He is active in his church and is V.P of Brush Creek Lutheran Council. He has always been willing to go the extra mile to help anyone. Tom’s Turkeys is one of the ways Rich likes to give back.

His love is Basketball, and you can find him many days playing in the Senior Division or helping teach fundamentals and skills when the grandchildren need advice. In the Summer, he plays softball for the Senior Division. He is retired from Guardian Protection Service where was a Senior Commercial Salesman. He is even more active now doing what he loves to do.

He certainly feels if people work together, they can make their community a better place

Sherry grew up in the Norwin Community and lived here all her life. She resides in Strawpump- actually she lives in the house she grew up in-with her husband Rich. They raised 4 Children Shannon, Rich, Halle, & Seth. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with her 5 Grandchildren, Hannah, Norah, Kennedy, Eddie, & Hayden. She was a dedicated Educator and Vision Therapist. She was always passionate about helping students and patients achieve their full potential.

She makes a conscious effort to continue learning. That learning and helping others can lead to a happier healthier person. Kindness is within and you should never hesitate to give it. That is one of the many reasons Tom’s Turkeys is so important to her. She is an active member of Brush Creek Lutheran Church, Norwin Historical Society, and the Norwin Alumni & Friends.

High School: Norwin Senior High School, Class of 1984

College: Bethany College, WV

BA Leisure Services, Teaching K-12 Class of 1990

Married to Michael Komondor 1990

Daughter Claudia Ohrman and son-in-law Joshua Ohrman

Since childhood I have been involved in some way with community groups and charities starting with St. Agnes Church, Vincent de Paul Society. My parents were members, ran the church store, organized clothing drives to Kentucky and transported the nuns and priests to their new locations between the school years.

Growing up I was involved in basketball, volleyball, track, and soccer where I was the first girl to play soccer for Norwin on the boys team. This continued through college.

Currently, I work for Shiloh Services, Inc.in North Huntingdon.

My community involvement has not stopped. I am a member of Tom’s Turkeys, costume coordinator and seamstress for the Norwin Theater Company for 10 years, supporter of Beverly’s Birthdays and MASUS as Prestige Pennsylvania All-Star United States 2023 and Co-Coordinator for Wreaths Across America - North Huntingdon.

Being involved in the community is important to myself and hard to say no. Each organization I am involved with has their own goals and needs. From food donations, support veterans/fire/ems/police personnel to children in various ways. It is amazing how a little helping hand(s) can do such good.

I was born and raised in the Norwin area and graduated from Norwin Class of 1983.

Attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Graduating in 1985. Have worked in various nursing jobs since graduation. Currently working for Allegheny Clinic.

I’m married in 1987 to my husband Keith and raised our two sons James and Nicholas in the Norwin Community.

I grew up learning about importance of volunteering and giving back to the community from my parents. My father, Carl Thomas was an active volunteer fireman.

While my mother, Betty Ann was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary. I grew up around the constant fundraiser’s needed to fund the fire department. I still volunteer at fundraisers for Circleville VFD which both my husband and son Nicholas are active members and my son James is a former member.

A few years ago, I began volunteering for Tom’s Turkeys. This is such a great organization that gives back to the community. Tom, the board members and volunteers are all great group of caring individuals who come together for benefit of our community.

I have been blessed in my life and it is a privilege to be able to give back.

It is an honor to become a board member.

Kennedy is the daughter of Halle and the granddaughter of Rich & Sherry..

Kennedy sure takes after her mom with the love of helping people.

She loves to help with Tom’s Turkeys. Kennedy helps with filling our food pantries. She is always offering to pitch in with all the events, as the Golf Outing and our Gobble Gala.

In Kennedy’s spare time you can find her playing Basketball or Softball. She also loves Camping with her family. She really enjoys helping the Norwin Community.

Believe it or not, one of her favorite food is Mussels.

Thank you Kennedy for all you do to help our Community.