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Partners & Agencies
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program provides States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and federal and state-recognized Indian Tribes and
tribal organizations, Community Action Agencies, and several hundred other locally-based
organizations, funds to ameliorate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. The funds
provide a range of services and activities to assist the needs of low-income individuals including
the homeless, migrants, and the elderly. Grants are determined by a statutory formula based on
each States' and Indian Tribes' population.
PARTNERS AGENCIES
At present, Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. has 2 CSBG subcontractors who provide vital social
services to low-income clients who reside in various Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Four of the 2 subcontractors are also partners. Partners have a signed, legally binding memorandum of understanding
which commits them to additional joint ventures, collaborations, marketing strategies, strategic
planning, and fund-raising efforts. They are formally considered Community Action Associates of
PCSI.
Three City of Pittsburgh branches of the YMCA of Pittsburgh provide PCSI with services. The Hazelwood
Branch provides employment, job search, and placement services to youth. The Centre Avenue Branch
provides jobs to youth who live in the Hill District area. The Homewood Brushton branch provides
academic assistance and youth development to youth between five and 18 years of age.
The Brashear Association supports and enriches the lives of its neighbors to build stronger families
and communities. It operates two community centers, the Brashear Center on the South Side and the Henry
Kaufmann Neighborhood House in Arlington. Brashear also has the Neighborhood Employment Center in
Allentown and an office in St. Clair Village. Today Brashear Association offers a full spectrum of
programs and services that span from infancy to the elderly, from community service to community action.
Brashear Association provides comprehensive long-term case management, along with numerous support
services to low income eligible clients.
The Hill House Association (HHA) has served the City of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania for over 30
years. HHA provides employment services to non-custodial parents enrolled in the program. The
components of the program include job readiness, job search, job placement and support for job
retention.
Community Human Services Corporation (CHSC) is a community based organization that provides Health
Services, In-Home Services, and operates a Youth Services Program. The Health Services component offers
assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for low income and at-risk individuals. Many of the Health
services are provided on site in the homeless shelter and the soup kitchen, and at the Community
Human Services primary site. Eligible adults living with disabilities receive In-Home Services.
The Youth Program provides children and youth with services that support their growth and development,
including academic support, life and social skills, cultural enrichment, character development, and
a nurturing background.
OTHER PCSI SUBCONTRACTOR AGENCIES
Just Harvest
16 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-431-8960
Provided income management in the form of free tax preparation services which include Earned Income Tax
Credits and Federal Child Tax Credit to City of Pittsburgh residents;
Womanspace East, Inc.
P.O. Box 3826
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
412-765-2661
Provided emergency and income management services;
Emergency Services provide safe, clean, and healthy environments for 30 to 60 days for women and their
dependent children. Alternative or permanent housing is also provided to some individuals and families.
The shelter also operates a 24 hour hotline service which provides crisis intervention, prevention,
information, and referral services to 190 persons within the City of Pittsburgh who telephone the
hotline. Income Management provides services, such as, budgeting, parenting, legal aid, financial assistance, food,
furniture, rental, and utility assistance to residential and non-residential clients.
HUNGER TRUST FUND
The Hunger Trust Fund (HTF) is a network of neighborhood based food and nutrition programs which are
managed by Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. through subcontracts. PCSI annually receives Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the City of Pittsburgh. With these funds PCSI subcontracts
with neighborhood based organizations to operate food pantries, congregate feeding sites, food voucher
and card distributions, and nutrition education programs. Clients who receive services from a HTF
subcontractor must live in the City of Pittsburgh and must meet low or moderate income standards
which fall within HUD (Housing Urban Development) Section 8 guidelines.
Organizations are selected to serve in a Hunger Trust Fund capacity based on their programmatic and
operational effectiveness. The majority of our HTF subcontractors have been serving in this capacity for
15 years.
Hunger Trust Fund subcontractors apply annually for January through December subsidies. Grant money may
be used to purchase inventory, to store and refrigerate food items, and for operating costs. A small
amount of operating costs is also permitted to pay for transportation, gasoline, and essential staff
support which are needed to ensure contract compliance.
Collectively, the Hunger Trust Fund sites annually serve approximately 13,000 individuals.
HUNGER TRUST FUND AGENCIES
Brashear Association
2005 Sarah Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-431-2236
East End Cooperative Ministries
250 North Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-361-5549
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
610 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-681-1121
Family Links [Downown Outreach Center & Shelter]
1601 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-471-6160
BTC Center, Inc.
7239 Race Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-241-6804
Jewish Family and Children's Service
5842 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-421-2708
Metropolitan YMCA
Hazelwood Branch-4713 Chatsworth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
412-421-5648
Centre Avenue Branch YMCA
2621 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-621-1762
Hazelwood Branch YMCA
4713 Chatsworth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
412-421-5648
Monumental Mission Ministries, Inc.
2228 Wylie Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-3384
Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc.
1835 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-392-3140
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