Resources
Trying Together
Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them. …
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UPMC Pathways to Work
Pathways to Work Are you looking for a job? Pathways to Work may be able to help. Our Pathways to Work program can help you learn about careers at UPMC. You can also find out …
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UPMC Patient Resource List
Whether you provide local services, operate a national non-profit, or represent a company that wants to help more people, 211 can help. Across the country, 211s are vital partners to hundreds of organizations, businesses, and …
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UPMC Recovery Engagement Program
The Recovery Engagement Program is a clinic at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh that provides help with opioid addiction. Our program offers many services to help you defeat your substance use disorder. When you come to …
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USPS Careers
The United States Postal Service, consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America, is hiring motivated and dynamic individuals to help us Deliver for America. Right now, we are looking for new team …
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Unemployment Benefits Program
The Unemployment Compensation (UC) program provides temporary income support if you lose your job through no fault of your own or if you are working less than your full-time hours. If you qualify, you will …
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UpStreet
UpStreet is a teen mental health service that offers free counseling to anyone from ages 12-22. The program is offered by JFCS Youth Services and provides drop-in consultations with therapists, scheduled therapy appointments, text-based peer …
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Urban Impact
Urban Impact was founded in 1995 by Pastor Ed and Tammy Glover after they felt a calling to reach youth in their neighborhood — the North Side of Pittsburgh. Over the past 25 years, we …
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Urban League - Rental Assistance
The Housing Department at the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh accepts rental assistance referrals from: the Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF); the Family Housing Stabilization Program (FHSP); and the Housing Assistance Program (HAP). It further offers …
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Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh focuses on serving African-Americans and other minorities, but no one is ever turned away, helping more than 20,000 individuals in Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties last year alone. As …
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Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
The URA provides funding for businesses, residents, homeowners, nonprofits, community organizations, and developers. Our organization offers a variety of programs and financing products that range from helping low-income clients become homeowners to reclaiming brownfields for …
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Veterans Leadership Program
If you’ve served in the military and you’re in need of assistance, Veterans Leadership Program is here to help. From housing and career development to wellness and supportive services, our passion is helping Veterans reach …
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Veterans Leadership Program: Career Development
VLP’s comprehensive Career Development programs assist Veterans in securing professionally, emotionally, and financially rewarding careers. VLP’s Career Development team works directly with Veterans who are unemployed and underemployed to explore their existing skills and desires …
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Veterans Leadership Program: Housing Services
Veterans Leadership Program is proud to deploy several different programs to help prevent Veteran homelessness and provide safe housing for Veterans in need of assistance. VLP’s comprehensive housing programs assist Veterans and their families in …
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Veterans Place
At Veterans Place, we uphold our promise to make veterans lives better by fulfilling our daily commitment to connect veterans to tools that will help them build better lives and become self-sufficient. As part of …
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain or maintain employment. OVR provides services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through …
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Voices Against Violence
Through consistent and personal education and support, Voices Against Violence aims to empower youth and reduce interpersonal conflict among members of underserved communities in South Pittsburgh. Voices Against Violence utilizes trust-based, grassroots approaches in order …
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WATCH THIS To Get Through The HARD TIMES! | Les Brown Motivational Speech
In an ancient far east nugget of wisdom, motivational genius and raconteur Les Brown shares a parable of change and self-improvement in this video.
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WAVE
WAVE creates housing and economic stability for at-risk individuals in low-income communities through personal empowerment, skill set development, problem solving, and wealth building. As a PHFA/HUD Certified Agency, we are committed to transforming lives by …
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We Are Beautiful Outreach Programs
We Are Beautiful Outreach Programs, Inc was founded by Starshemah Duncan in response to a growing need for mental health and mentorship for young girls and women. The organization is dedicated to building self-esteem and …
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Wesley Family Services
Wesley Family Services provides quality behavioral healthcare and therapeutic support services that support the needs of children, adults, and families throughout their lifespan. We are proud to serve more than 20,000 individuals annually in Western …
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Western PA Diaper Bank
Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank’s main program has always been its diaper distribution, which has grown to serve thousands of families in three counties struggling to diaper their babies. The Diaper Bank was founded with the …
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Western PA Youth Athletic Association
We are a youth program. Our main purpose to give our youth the opportunity to excel through sports. We also focus on the importance of education for a brighter future.
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Westinghouse Youth Wrestling
The Westinghouse Youth Wrestling program (WYW) was brought into existence in 2015. The non-profit program not only offered wrestling, and included outside recreation such as fishing, outdoor fitness. The program also provides studies and skills …
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What If We Treat Violence Like A Disease
Does violence spread like a disease? Epidemiologist Gary Slutkin of Cure Violence says the issue has been misdiagnosed, and instead created science-based strategies that aim to stop violence before it erupts.
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What It’s Like to Survive Being Shot by the Police
In 2012, Leon Ford was shot five times by Pittsburgh police officers during a routine traffic stop. “Those officers took something from me,” Ford says. “It’s not just the ability to walk—it’s something deeper.” In …
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What Trauma Taught Me About Resilience | Charles Hunt | TEDxCharlotte
That resilience is one of the most important traits to have, is critical to their happiness and success, & can be learned. Adept at leveraging transparency to inspire and get results, this former College Recruiting, …
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Winter Shelter Resources
If you’re an adult experiencing homelessness, Allegheny County’s winter shelter plan starts November 15, 2024. By December 11th, Winter Shelter will be open at the Community Resource Center on Maple Avenue. Go to Second Avenue …
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Womanspace East
Womanspace East is a non-profit organization that provides temporary emergency housing services for homeless families (18 years of age and older) and their dependent children who are in crisis. The nature of their crisis may …
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Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh is a source of hope for survivors of domestic abuse. By offering a holistic approach to healing, our programs and services provide the safety and support survivors deserve. …
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