Local Ministries
His Place
Since the early 1970s, "His Place" Contact Center has been providing a positive alternative to life on the streets of the inner-city. Originally conceived as a "drop in" center for the growing number of street people in Pittsburgh, "His Place" has touched the lives of countless children and teens who have come looking for a safe, friendly place where they are welcomed. Over the years, programs at "His Place" have grown from weekend youth group meetings and Bible studies to a full schedule of activities.
Some of the programs provided by "His Place" include Mom's Prayer Group; a Writing Class for young people serious about improving their writing skills; Storytime where kindergarten and first grade children learn to love books as well as learning Christian values; Reading Clubs; and programs geared specifically towards elementary boys and girls as well as programs for Jr. and Sr. High students. To learn more about the programs offered at "His Place", see their web site at HisPlaceCC.org.
The DoorWay
The DoorWay is a Christian ministry that equips youth, assists individuals struggling with addiction and supports families, without discrimination, through prevention, intervention, counsel, training and support programming.
The DoorWay's mission is to provide Christ-centered, life changing help and hope to youth, families and adults in need. The DoorWay reaches out to the community through Crisis Intervention, Christ-centered support groups, parenting classes, adolescent intervention programs, rebuilding families and assisting churches. Their web site can be visited at doorway.org.
Genesis House
Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc. is a maternity care, adoption, foster care and social service agency incorporated and fully licensed in the State of Pennsylvania. Genesis is committed to providing a complete spectrum of programs and services for those facing an unplanned pregnancy. Since 1973, the staff and volunteers of Genesis have been quietly working to help distressed pregnant women create a new beginning for themselves and their unborn children. Genesis is a nonpolitical, nonsectarian, tax-exempt organization that offers services focusing on positive, life enhancing solutions to the problems of unplanned pregnancy.
Genesis owns and operates Genesis House, a residence for pregnant young women. Genesis House is a unique living situation for young women in need.
To learn more about Genesis of Pittsburgh or how you might help, please visit their website. Information regarding their Genesis House program can be found here.
North Hills Community Outreach
North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) is an interfaith nonprofit organization that addresses the spiritual, emotional, physical and material needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty.
NHCO provides information and education, makes referrals and facilitates access to resources to bring immediate help in a manner designed to preserve the dignity of individuals and families and to demonstrate the love of God.
To learn more about NHCO or to discover how you might help, please visit their web site NHCO.org.
Assumption School
Assumption School offers Catholic education for children in kindergarten (full or 1/2 day option) through grade eight. Assumption School is concerned with the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and social development of each child, and provides an environment of outstanding academics, religious formation, and much, much more.
To learn more about Assumption School, please visit their web site AssumptionSchool.org.
Holy Family Institute
Each day, more than 600 dedicated educators, therapists, residential care workers, and administrators at Holy Family Institute work with children and families desperately in need of an opportunity. They come to Holy Family Institue in search of a chance to heal, to feel safe, to believe in themselves and in the goodness of God and humanity.
To learn more about Holy Family Institute's mission, visit their site at hfi-pgh.org.
Light of Life Mission
Light of Life Mission provides a community where hurting people fine hope. With the help of faithful partners, Light of Life empowers Greater Pittsburgh's poor and homeless to achieve healthy, happy and productive lives.
To learn more about Light of Life Rescue Mission, please visit their site at lightoflife.org.
Family Guidance
Family Guidance, Inc. exists to bring hope and a future in Jesus Christ to vulnerable children and families of all cultures throughout western Pennsylvania.
To learn more about Family Guidance please visit their website: Family Guidance Pittsburgh PA.
Pittsburgh Fallen Heroes Fund
A fund created by the Fraternal Order of Police set for the families of three officers killed in Stanton Heights in April of 2009.Lutheran Service Society of W PA Meals On Wheels
Celebrating over 100 years of service, Lutheran Service Society is a nonprofit, faith-based provider of social services that enhances the quality of life and promotes the dignity and independence of persons in need. You can learn more about Lutheran Service Society of Western PA Meals on Wheels at their web site.Providence Connections
Providence Connections is simply about caring, strengthening families and enriching lives, through our two ministries; Providence Family Support Center & Amelia House. We provide inner city children between
the ages of six weeks and 13 years a stimulating and engaging child care experience. We service the entire family with highly trained family development specialists, who help families build bright futures.
Amelia House, a shelter/safe house located in Clarion County, provides a refuge for women and children who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.