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Northside Common Ministries: Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter

The Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter accommodates the needs of 25 men and male-identifying individuals who are homeless every night of the year. The shelter opens daily at 4:30 p.m. and provides residents with safe, secure …


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Northside Partnership Project

We are a North Side-based partnership of groups and organizations. We are committed to empowering families and neighborhoods by providing coordinated and comprehensive services while developing community structures for operation.


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Northview Heights Health Center

This is the Northview Heights location of the North Side Christian Health Center. NSCHC serves all patients without regard for their ability to pay. We serve everyone seeking the best care available with a special …


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Nursing Care Facilities

If you are unable to take care of yourself, living in a nursing facility will provide round-the-clock medical oversight and personal care services. This is a list of nursing facilities throughout Allegheny County, which offers …


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OBB Community Resource Hub Sign-In Form

OBB, Community Resource Hub is a location in the Northview Height community.


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OBB: Bridge to Benefits

Bridge to Benefits was created to help any Homewood resident to complete the required processes needed to receive critical services needed such as housing vouchers, nutritional assistance, social security, Medicaid and disability insurance. This program …


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OBB: Cluster Planning

The goal of Homewood Cluster Planning is to guide that change in the interest of Homewood’s residents. The Cluster Planning process will create a detailed land use vision for Homewood’s future based on the needs …


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OBB: Homeownership Program

Operation Better Block Homeownership Program will provide potential homeowners with the homeowner education and consultation needs including credit repair, financial assistance, and budgeting. We offer various services, including: Homeownership Education Workshops; Financial Literacy / Budgeting …


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OBB: Junior Green Corps

Operation Better Block established the Junior Green Corps in 2010 to provide Pittsburgh youth ages 14-18 with structured activities that impact their physical environment, equip them for leadership roles in the community, improve their academic …


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OBB: Reentry Services Form


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OBB: Violence Prevention Initiative Tracking Form

Operation Better Block, Inc. (OBB) 's mission is to strategize, organize, and mobilize, block by block, to benefit the Homewood Community.


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Off The Floor Furniture Bank

Off the Floor strives to strengthen families and reduce the pain and indignity of extreme poverty in the greater Pittsburgh area by recycling and delivering gently used furniture free of charge to families in deepest …


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Ombudsman Program

Pennsylvania's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program works to resolve complaints and issues on behalf of individuals residing in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care homes. Ombudsmen empower residents by …


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Operation Better Block

The mission of Operation Better Block, Inc. is to strategize, organize and mobilize, block by block, to benefit the Homewood Community. We do this by: providing technical and community development assistance to Block Associations engaged …


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Ozanam, Inc.

Ozanam grew out of a historically well-known basketball program for children 8 to 18 years of age which was formerly sponsored by the YES, Inc. and previously the Ozanam Cultural Center. Many of these children …


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PA Careerlink Online Learning Tool: SkillUp

SkillUp™ PA was launched to provide access to free, online job skills training to Pennsylvania residents. The program features career pathways, training recommendations, badges and certificates of completion, and is accessible 24/7 from any computer …


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PA Employment

Open employment opportunities in Allegheny County.


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PA Housing Search

PAHousingSearch.com is a free, online rental and homeownership service that links people who need housing with the housing they need. Property providers can list available apartments or homes at any time, which means our listings …


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PA Online Voter Registration

Register to vote in the next election here. To vote in the next election, you must complete your application by 10/21/2024.


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PA SeniorLAW Helpline

The Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline is a free and confidential telephone service, staffed by attorneys, providing legal information, advice and referrals to senior citizens (60 years and older) throughout the state. The Helpline can address a …


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PA Serves - Greater Pittsburgh

A program designed for military veterans, service members and their families to aid them in connecting with resources in the greater Pittsburgh area. The PAServes – Greater Pittsburgh program is hosted by Veterans Leadership Program, …


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PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project: Car Seat Loan Programs

The PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to assist in the development, training, and promotion of loan programs throughout Pennsylvania. The car seats provided to loan …


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PA Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offers a variety of health and nutrition services for medically or nutritionally at-risk mothers and children including: individualized nutrition education; supplemental nutritious foods and infant formula; breastfeeding support; …


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PA-CAP: Pennsylvania College Access Program

The Pennsylvania College Access Program provides direct access to college preparatory services to low-income high school seniors from financially disadvantaged districts throughout the region. Eighty percent of these students are the first in their families …


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PARTNER DIRECTORY

This directory serves as a resource list to PPS students, families, and stakeholders. Please feel free to contact us to add your personal/organization contact to help impact out communities better! dking@obbinc.org


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PCHS: Alma Illery Medical Center

It is the mission of Primary Care Health Services (PCHS) to offer and provide comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to medically underserved and indigent populations residing in Allegheny County. Services shall be provided …


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PCs for People: Low-Cost Internet Plan

Looking for affordable, high-quality technology? You’ve come to the right place! We specialize in refurbished laptop and desktop computers, internet solutions, and tech accessories at unbeatable prices for customers who meet our income guidelines. We're …


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PERSAD: LGBTQIA+ Counseling

Persad Center is a human service organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities and the HIV/AIDS communities. We serve our target populations and …


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PGH Equality Center

The Pittsburgh Equality Center serves as a bridge that promotes education, advocacy, and social justice for all LGBTQIA+ people and allies in Western Pennsylvania. It links a variety of LGBTQIA+ resources and offers community building …


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POORLAW

P.O.O.R.L.A.W. (People of Origin Rightfully Loved and Wanted) encourages community, leadership, ownership, and friendship. We are invested in the future of our children, and to Greater Hazelwood’s growth into a thriving, safe and enjoyable place …


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