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WE BRIDGE THE GAPS.

Pittsburgh is famously known as a city of bridges, but it is also a city of gaps.

Many thousands of Pittsburghers live in poverty, and communities all over the city are affected by issues related to poverty.

At PCSI, we work with our customers and their communities to overcome challenges related to poverty.

In other words, we bridge the gaps.

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OUR MISSION

WHAT WE DO

Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI) was established in 1983 as the designated Community Action Agency (CAA) for the city of Pittsburgh and  has served as the anti-poverty agency for the city for over 30 years.

PCSI serves approximately 7,000 individuals annually. 

We strengthen individuals, families, and communities in Pittsburgh by bridging the gaps from financial instability toward sustained prosperity!

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Our mission is accomplished through advocacy, strategic collaboration, partnerships, case management directed services, and innovative solutions that affect systemic change.

PCSI is recognized as the innovative Community Action leader in reducing the impact of poverty in Pittsburgh through direct service, advocacy, mobilization of resources, sustainable economic empowerment, and effective institutional change.

CASE MANAGEMENT

 

We provide  personal case management using a strength-based approach to support our customers in achieving their goals.

ANTI-HUNGER 

INITIATIVES

 

We orchestrate a city-wide food distribution program, maintain emergency food pantries, and offer health/nutrition education programs.

TRAINING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

 

Customers who are seeking employment work with our staff to refine resumes, develop job skills, search and prepare for jobs, and get hired!

 

Our Work Ready staff support customers who are enrolled in TANF to prepare for and seek sustainable

employment.

 

WORK 

READY

HOUSING SERVICES

 

PCSI staff provide support for customers who lack safe, affordable housing. 

OUR PROGRAMS

Our programs are free of charge to the people we serve, but we still believe that people bring value to the interaction, and we strive to provide excellent service. Therefore, we serve customers.

Why we serve customers:

CONTACT

Main Office (North Oakland)

249 N. Craig St. 

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

accessible by the 71A, 71C, 82, 54, 93, and P3 Bus Routes

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

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Food Pantry Hours:

Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm or by appointment

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Phone: (412) 904-4700

Fax: (412) 904-2575​

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DONATE & VOLUNTEER
PCSI depends on the financial and in-kind support of many people to fulfill its mission. Thank you!

FINANCIAL DONATION

If you would like to support our work with a personal, tax-deductible donation, or by volunteering your team, please call our office at 412-904-4700 or fill out our contact form, above.

This website is supported by Grant Number 93.569 (Community Services Block Grant) from the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families or the Office of Community Services. 

Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc.

249 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 904-4700

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