Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC):

• Offers childcare and parenting support based on employment status.

Trying Together:  

• Supports high-quality care and education for young children  

• Child  advocacy

• Community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them.

The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center:  

• developmentally appropriate activities for children from birth to age nine.

• individual and group support for parents to set and meet goals for their family; and

• professional growth opportunities for center-, family-, and home-based early learning programs, and relative-providers.

Aleph Institute:

• Food assistance and emergency food locations

Blessing Board:

• Furniture

• Medical equipment

Craig’s Closet:

• Male Clothing Closet Source

Dress for Success: 

• Female Clothing Closet Source

Foundation of Hope:

• Clothing purchase

• Vouchers to East End Community Thrift & Treasure House

Jamar Place of Peace: 

• Men & Women’s free clothing closet- Penn Hills- St. James Church

St. Vincent de Paul Society: 

• Clothing vouchers

• Furniture vouchers

• Household goods vouchers

Allegheny Link: 

Realistic Reentry: 

• Young Adult Reentry program

New Voices -Adult & Youth: 

• Reproductive justice

PA Women Work:

• We empower all job-seekers to advance in their careers and achieve self-sufficiency through life-changing career development programs 

• Our ReWork program supports individuals as they transition back into the workforce following recovery from substance use disorder or incarceration.

• We provide job readiness training and one-on-one coaching

St. Vincent de Paul Society:  

• Homeless prevention

• Food pantries

• Food pantries

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR): 

• Provides disability and accommodation assistance. 

• Tools, equipment, or licenses needed for a job

• Home and vehicle modifications for accessibility

• Personal care assistance

• Communication aids, including hearing aids, communication boards, communication software, and more.

• Specialized training for individuals with vision loss

Pittsburgh Mercy: 

• Addiction services

• Behavioral health

• Residential services Intellectual & developmental disabilities

• Intervention services

• Homeless services

Literacy Pittsburgh:

• High School Equivalency

• Provides GED, high school equivalency, and language acquisition services.

Goodwill: 

• High School Equivalency classes (HiSET/GED)

• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes

• Licensed Computer-based testing center

• Job Ready support

• Computer classes- CompTIA fundamentals training, CompTIA A+

• Digital skills training (MS Office Suite)

• Volunteer Classroom Assistant Opportunities

• PA DOC and PA Parole:

  • https://www.pachamber.org/media/1764/businesses_need_employees_reentry_citizens_need_jobs_pa_doc_is_bridging_the_gap/

• https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/cor/programs/workforce-development.html

• https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3s_2f86uXAFHvk5PC4NIfXlUQlY5WEJQNlhCS01KQzU2MDk1TUNTUFUyNC4u

• PA CareerLink®pathways: 

  • Learn about Reentry and Transitional Programs from the Criminal Justice System

  • Individuals reentering the community from the criminal justice system often face challenges gaining employment. 

  • Access information about resources and transitional programs.

  • PA CareerLink® has resources for all employers and additional services for registered employers

• SHRM’s Toolkit

• WOTC & Federal Bonding opportunities 

• PA Community Reentry 

• PA CareerLink®Lancaster Re-Entry Returning Citizens

• Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Initiative

• PA Reentry Council

• PA 211

• Allegheny County Reentry Program

• Second Chance Training Center

• FairShake Reentry Resource Center 

• Home | HIREVets Medallion

• Fair Chance Employer Training Offerings - Jobs for the Future (JFF) 

Eligible Training Provider List:

• Training funds available via PA CareerLink 

Downtown Pittsburgh & Monroeville/Wilkins Township PA CareerLink®: 

• Offers career support and training programs. PACareerlink.PA.GOV/JPONLINE

• PA CareerLink®Calendars

Landforce: 

• Environmental Stewardship training program

• Skilled training improving vacant land, build trails, care for trees, restore habitats, and maintain green infrastructure

Bidwell Training Center: 

• Allied Health

• Culinary Arts

• Medical assistant

• Medical coder/Biller 

Reimaging Reentry 

Builder’s Guild: 

• Pittsburgh's Gateway Intro to Construction Trades

• Careers in Construction Trades

• Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities

• Union apprentices

APRI:

• Skills of construction

• Manufacturing

• Energy trades

Trade Institute of Pittsburgh

Goodwill SWPA Free Education and Training

• Computer Classes/Digital Skills, ESL, GED

Goodwill EARN/Work Ready:

• Subsidized/paid work/OJT opportunities
  
  

PA Women Work:

• We empower all job-seekers to advance in their careers and achieve self-sufficiency through life-changing career development programs 

• Our ReWork program supports individuals as they transition back into the workforce following recovery from substance use disorder or incarceration.

• We provide job readiness training and one-on-one coaching

BreakIT Entrepreneurial Incubator

• Business Startup services

• Supporting Justice Impacted & Formerly Incarcerated and LGBTQ+ people

Federal Pardon Information

PCSI - Expungement:

• CLP Expungement Clinics
  
  

PGH Pardon Hub

• Serving Allegheny County Convictions, 5 years past sentence completion

Allegheny County Bar Foundation (ACBF) Pro Bono Center: Pittsburgh Parsons Project: 

• Pro bono center

• Juvenile court project

• Operation MVP (military & veterans)

Neighborhood Legal Services

Aleph Institute: 

• Food assistance and emergency food locations. 

East End Cooperative Ministry: 

• Community Food Services

Jubilee Kitchen

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank:

• Emergency food assistance and distribution locations.

Penn Hills Library:

• Community fridge and emergency food pantry.

Jamar Place of Peace: 

• Food Bank- Penn Hills- St. James Church 

Action Housing: 

• Housing assistance and related resources.

Allegheny LINK: 

• Connects individuals with housing support and services.

East End Cooperative Ministry: 

• Housing & Employment Services

Foundation of Hope:

• Offers rental assistance for up to 3 years post-release.

• Pre-release services

• Youth diversion

Mon Valley Initiative:

• Housing counseling

YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh:

• Provides assistance with rental, mortgage, and utility payments.

Allies Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Gay Health Care

• Behavioral Health

• Gender Affirming Care

• HIV Support & Treatment

• Hep C Treatment

• Pharmacy

• PrEP & PEP HIV Prophylaxis

• Testing & Education

• Food Bank

Central Outreach Wellness Center:

• Comprehensive Gay Health Care

• Culturally Sensitive Care

• Gender Affirming Health Care

• HIV Primary Care

• Hep C Primary Care

• PrEP & PEP HIV Prophylaxis

Open Door: 

• LGBTQ Community

• Health & Wellness

Persad Center: 

• Provides mental health support services for the LGBTQIA+ community.

• Battering intervention program

• Senior programs

• Transgender services

Sisters PGH

QMNTY Center:  

• Food, hygiene products & clothing closet

• Drop in center & shelter

• Youth Drop in 

Pittsburgh Mercy:

• Addiction services

• Behavioral health

• Residential services Intellectual & developmental disabilities

• Intervention services

• Homeless services

Three Rivers Youth:

• 412-742-4362

• Offers employment readiness, case management, mental health, and recovery support. 

• Reentry 

• Youth Case management

Community Resources Pamphlet:

• The Corrections Collective, a community-based advocacy group, has prepared the following resource guide listing supports for incarcerated individuals, their families, and communities challenged by the impacts of arrest and incarceration. This organization identifies problems and strategies for change by involving affected individuals, families, and communities and collaborating with community organizations, corrections leadership, and elected officials. It also provides education, consultation, and advocates for system change that serve the interests of a just society. For questions regarding this guide, the information included inside, or Corrections Collective, please contact Allison Haley-Lewis at ahaley.lewis@gmail.com. 

NewEra412 Resources:

• Using tech to deliver resources to our communities 

Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations (PghCHR):

• Free and fair investigation of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and city services in Pittsburgh

Realistic Reentry Resources:

• Supporting returning citizens in Allegheny County with vital resources for housing, employment, and more.
  
  

Allegheny “Go”:

• Discount bus fare for SNAP recipients DL

Justice Related Services:

• Monthly bus passes

Lydia’s Place:

The Shepherd's Place Drop-In:

• Shuttle bus for veterans

Travelers Aid Society

Ways to Work Program:

• Provide low interest car and repair loan financing used cars up to $10K and car repairs program participants up to $4,500

YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh

NewEra412:

Dollar Energy:

• Duquesne Light - hardship program

• Columbia Gas- hardship program 

• First Energy- hardship program

LiHeap:

• PA Assistance (Opens typically November through April):

CAP: 

• Opens/available anytime

• For arrears/back pay

Homewood YMCA Hope for All Program

Rent Help Pittsburgh

Salvation Army Family Thrift

(SHIM) South Hills Interfaith Movement

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Hires Veterans: 

• Employment services specifically tailored for veterans:

The Shepard’s Place Drop-In: 

• Shuttle bus for veterans

Veterans Leadership Program (VLP): 

• Offers career and reentry support specifically for veterans. 

VA Medical Centers:

• University Drive & H. John Heinz III 

• Medical and support services for veterans in Pittsburgh. 

Auberle: 

• https://www.auberle.org/files/content/employment-institute-one-pager-v.1.pdf

• Must come through Allegheny Link

• Workforce Development 

• Housing

• Young adult services

• Foster care

• Behavioral health

Bidwell Training Center:  

• Career training programs including medical, horticulture, and culinary arts. 

Center for Employment Opportunities: 

• 412-444-1025 (General Phone)

• Job placement support for individuals reentering the community.

Community Kitchen: 

• Workforce Development

• Dept. of Labor apprenticeship program

Goodwill EARN/Work Ready Program:

• Paid work and on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities.

Landforce Environmental Stewardship Training Program:

• Workforce development focusing on environmental conservation. 

New Century Careers:

• Machinist training and job readiness programs.

Mon Valley Initiative:

• Provides support for housing, employment, and community reentry services.

PA CareerLink®: 

• Offers pathways for workforce development and employer resources. PACareerlink.PA.GOV/JPONLINE] 

Reimagine Reentry:

• Housing Assistance

• Family reunification education

• Workforce & Development & Training

• Cooperative reentry partnership & coaching

Trade Institute of Pittsburgh: 

• Skilled trades training for individuals reentering the community.

PA Women Work:

• We empower all job-seekers to advance in their careers and achieve self-sufficiency through life-changing career development programs 

• Our ReWork program supports individuals as they transition back into the workforce following recovery from substance use disorder or incarceration.

• We provide job readiness training and one-on-one coaching

Foundation of Hope: 

• Offers rental assistance for up to 3 years post-release.

• Pre-release services

• Youth diversion

Divine Intervention Ministries:

• Mentoring program

• Impact program for at-risk youth

Realistic Reentry:

• Resource support for reentering citizens. 

• Young adult reentry program

Three Rivers Youth:

• 412 441-5020 

• Diversion Program

• Offers employment readiness, case management, mental health, and recovery support. 

• Reentry 

• Case management