Vallozzi's Vision

Ernie Vallozzi has played a large role in his community since he opened Vallozzi's in 1978. Most notably he sponsors and coordinates two major annual special events for two local agencies, The YMCA and Westmoreland Hospital. Each summer Ernie organizes a national croquet tournament held in Greensburg, PA which draws over 1,500 people with 250 participants from across the nation. As a nationally sanctioned tournament, it is a must on croquet circuits and raises over $70,000 for the local YMCA's youth and family programs. All food, publicity and services are donated by Vallozzi's each year.

Vallozzi's has also risen over a quarter of a million dollars for the local Westmoreland County Hospital to satisfy their social service needs. Ernie has hosted a major dinner for donators and benefactors and contributes the food, beverages, services and his venue to support this cause. In 1995, Ernie brought in the Mendelssonn Choir and the money raised from the event went toward building pastoral services at the hospitals. Ernie's staff is so committed to his charities that they volunteer to work these events without compensation.

Currently Ernie serves on the Board of the Greensburg YMCA as Chairman of Special Events, on the Board of Westmoreland Hospital and as President of the Greensburg Croquet Club. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of Patrons of the Arts in Vatican Museums and of the Westmoreland Society.