Offering Safe Support Services & Bridging Resource Gaps
A Family on the Streets.
*Kendra, her partner and their two children, after facing serious
financial hardships, found themselves in a homeless situation when it
became too expensive to afford their rent. The father went to live with
family and *Kendra and the children went into an emergency shelter
where they only were able to stay for 30 days. This proved to be very
problematic for the family, as *Kendra was also pregnant and trying
to care for 2 other young children. She found that it was difficult to
secure housing in that 30-day time frame and she was facing a life
on the streets.
*names changed for privacy reasons*
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How We Help
Homelessness Prevention
Staff provides informal mental health support and listens to individuals’ needs and concerns. This acute and short-term service is a bridge to connect community members with social service resources in the Greater Pittsburgh Area that meet their needs.
Homelessness Response
HUD partially subsidizes this housing program, and referrals are received from Allegheny Link. The families referred to this program are street or chronically homeless, and a member has a disability.
Program Outcomes
151 visits scheduled.
Household safety kits & Housekeeping / cleaning supply kits received.
Average length of stay of 11 months.
400+ visits from housing and community clients.
Your Support Makes It Possible
This time of the year can mean higher bills, cold waits for the bus, difficulties navigating holiday childcare, and elevated physical and emotional stress. Please consider making a donation today to help impoverished individuals and families meet basic needs, maintain stable housing, and access vital supportive services.
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