Community Resources
Emergency Services
If you’re in need of Emergency Services:
- Fire Departments
- Police Departments
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Center for Disease Control
- Text to 911
Emergency Services
Community
Community resources including:
- City of Pittsburgh, Parks & Recreation
- Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh
- Girl Scouts of Western Pennslyvania
- Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
- Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
- YouthPlaces
Community
Education
Educational programs that provide help improve opportunities for children:
- Bethany House Academy
- GreatSchools
- Pennsylvania College Access Program
- YouthPlaces
Education
Employment
Find business opportunities that may help you receive future employment through these programs:
- Pathway to Success in Healthcare
- Partner4Work
- Pennsylvania CareerLink
- Self-Sufficiency Programs
- Urban League Mature Workers Program
Employment
Food Assistance
Food Assistance Options are available for Low-Income Families. You can get nutritious food through several programs, including:
- SNAP (Food Stamps) Recipients
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry
- SummerFood Program
- Farmers Market Vouchers
- Home Delivered Meals
Food Assistance
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Options are public programs that are available for physical and mental health:
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
- Consumer Health Coalition
- Pennsylvania Health Law Project
- Community Care Behavioral Health
Health Insurance
Affordable Housing Resources
If you’re actively searching for affordable housing in Pittsburgh here are some providers who may have availability and additional resources for your search.
- ACTION Housing
- PA Housing Search
- Realtor.com
Affordable Housing Resources
Home Repair
Home repair and safety options are available to keep your home safe through these organizations:
- Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity
- Hosanna Industries
- The Pittsburgh Project
- Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh
- Nazareth Housing Services
- Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Home Repair
Emergency Housing Services
Homeless services are available for those experiencing or at risk of homeless for men, women, and victims of domestic violence, including:
- Light of Life Emergency Shelter
- Pleasant Valley
- Bethlehem Haven
- Genesis of Pittsburgh
- East End Cooperative Ministry Shelter
- Familylinks
- Center for Victims
Emergency Housing Services
Seniors
Resources for seniors, including housing and support programs, include:
- In-Home Quality Care
- Jewish Association of Aging
- Lutheran Senior Life
- Mesothelioma Group
- UPMC Living-At-Home Program
- Ursuline Support Services
Seniors
Transportation
Transportation options help those in need of transportation for public use, medical assistance, or seniors:
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)
- PRT ACCESS Paratransit
- POGOH
- Heritage Community Initiatives
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
- Behavioral Health Transportation Program (BHTP)
Transportation
Utility Assistance
Utility assistance is available for low-income households through organizations that help with gas, electric, or water:
- Columbia Gas
- Peoples Natural Gas
- West Penn Power
- Duquesne Light
- Pennsylvania American Water H2O
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Utility Assistance
Veterans
Aid for veterans, service members, and their families are available through programs, such as:
- Southwestern Veterans’ Center
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Veterans Benefits Administration
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Veterans Leadership Program
- We Soldier On
Veterans