Sureway Heating Cooling and Plumbing, a residential service company based in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, is highlighting its ongoing partnership with Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue, a local organization that has successfully rehomed more than 1,000 parrots throughout the Pittsburgh area. Founded in 1998 by Sherry Johnson, Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue is a family-oriented organization committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming parrots in need. The rescue operates permanent adoption services alongside foster care programs, working to place each bird in a safe and appropriate home environment.
The organization maintains a thorough screening process for both prospective adopters and foster families. Applicants are required to provide a safe living environment, maintain a smoke-free household, and complete a training class centered on responsible bird care. Training sessions address topics that include safe foods for parrots, how often bedding should be cleaned, how to train and interact with birds, and appropriate toys and enrichment. Prior to adoption, every bird undergoes a medical exam, reflecting the rescue's dedication to the health and well-being of each parrot under its care.
Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue serves communities across the Pittsburgh region and takes part in local events including Bridgeville Day on the Ave, Pittsburgh Pet Expo, Tekko, and the Brentwood Fourth of July Parade. Sureway supports the rescue by offering storage space, a regular monthly meeting location, and periodic assistance with fundraisers and general operational needs. At various points, as many as 30 parrots have been housed within Sureway's warehouse space.
The partnership carries a personal dimension as well. A number of Sureway employees and customers have permanently adopted birds through Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue, deepening the connection between the two organizations. 'Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue does extraordinary work for birds and families across the Pittsburgh area,' said John Wilcox, president of Sureway Heating Cooling and Plumbing. 'At Sureway, we believe in supporting our community in ways that go beyond the services we provide. We are proud to partner with an organization that leads with compassion, education and heart.'
Sureway was founded in 2014 and was formerly known as John Wilcox Plumbing and Heating. The company serves the South Hills, including Mt. Lebanon and Scott Township, offering residential plumbing, heating, and cooling services that include water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, and hydro jetting. Sureway also specializes in energy-efficient boiler installations and water heater solutions, covering tankless, natural gas, electric, and heat pump models. For more information, visit Sureway Heating Cooling and Plumbing.
This partnership underscores the role of local businesses in supporting community organizations, providing essential resources that enable rescues like Heart & Soul Parrot Rescue to continue their work. The collaboration between a plumbing company and a parrot rescue may seem unexpected, but it highlights how cross-sector partnerships can amplify community impact. For business leaders, this model demonstrates that corporate social responsibility can take creative forms, leveraging a company's physical space and resources to support a cause aligned with its values.
