Mission
Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. mobilizes resources to empower individuals, families, and communities through advocacy and quality services that promote self-sufficiency, economic empowerment and improved quality of life.

Vision
PCSI has a visible impact in reducing the number of impoverished people in the City of Pittsburgh. It is widely recognized in the community as a collaborative partner who routinely influences public policy decisions & is an advocate for & expert on the issues that affect the lives and well-being of impoverished people;

Goal Areas

• Identity
  PCSI meets annually with community leaders, City Council, and agency representatives to update them on the status of poverty in Pittsburgh.
• Advocacy
  Community members, politicians and PCSI staff, board, and partners have collective input in the development of the advocacy agenda.
• Direct Services - Internal
  City Council and community leaders know PCSI for its services, recognizes its value in the community, and can describe what it does.
• Indirect Programs - External
  All program partners and subcontractors are actively advancing PCSI's advocacy agenda, because it incorporates their priorities and benefits their consumers.
• Governance (Board and Staff)
  Board members are involved in active advocacy on behalf of PCSI.

  Through professional development, performance management, and continuous training, staff is empowered to move the agenda of PCSI forward.