Resources

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 …

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 …

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 …

VoteRiders ID Assistance

Do you need an ID? VoteRiders is here to help! All our services are free of charge. Please submit the form below to get started.

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.

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 …

WESA's LAND AND POWER EP. 1 "We Don't Do Business This Way."

In episode one of Land & Power, we meet Bob Jamison and Gail Williams, two residents of the Penn Plaza Apartments in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They react very differently to the news that they and 200 …

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 …

Wellness Walk-in Fridays Program

Every Friday, you can walk into the Midwife Center's office in the Strip District for quality gynecological health care! Need STI testing, birth control, or your annual exam? Have an urgent gynecological problem? We can …

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 …

West End P.O.W.E.R.

West End P.OW.E.R. is a community organization committed to strengthening communities through activism, advocacy, education, equity, and unity. Its Colorful Background EXPO program works to train formerly incarcerated people to organize for change in the …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

Wood Street Commons

Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, Wood Street Commons is one of the last SRO (single room occupancy) buildings in Pittsburgh. CHS does not own Wood Street Commons, but we do operate and provide …

Xfinity's Internet Essentials

Internet Essentials has connected over 10 million low-income households for over 10 years to fast, reliable internet. Get speeds up to 50 Mbps for only $9.95/mo — good for online learning, working from home, video …

YARP Referral Form

Young Adult ReEntry Program referral form. Please complete to connect with support services.

YOU OWE YOU

YOUR VALUE - Powerful Motivational Speech

YP Central

The YP Central location of YouthPlaces. We believe in the youth we serve. We commit ourselves daily to our mission because, in the end, our youth deserve a chance to succeed. To us, success takes …

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. We provide direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge …

Year Up

Year Up offers a variety of skills based job training pathways that match the expertise corporate partners are seeking for their talent pool. From IT and software development to business operations and banking & customer …

Your Government Officials 2025

Civic Engagement does not end at the voting booth. An elected official's job is to serve & represent you. This directory is an up-to-date list of the government officials that represent Greater Pittsburgh, providing contact …

Youth Civic Leadership Academy

Empowering the next generation of civic leaders through hands-on learning and mentorship, YCLA offers Pittsburgh youth unique opportunities to explore diverse career paths and build meaningful skills for the future. YCLA enables students to explore …

Youth Enrichment Services

The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship and students. Our students remain our most valuable asset and resource – they guide our project curriculum, direct our focus, and lead our youth activities. By …