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.

PCSI is open for business with COVID protocols in place.

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 6,000 individuals annually.

Strengthen individuals, families, and communities in Pittsburgh by bridging the gaps from poverty toward sustained prosperity!

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.

Our Programs and Services

Program Outcomes

Final PCSI Needs Assessment

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 Training and Workforce Development 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. We are working to create significant, long-term solutions to housing issues in Pittsburgh.

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 (N. Oakland)

249 N. Craig St.

Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

Southside Office

50 S. 7th St.

Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm

info@pghcsi.org

Phone: (412) 904-4700

Fax: (412) 904-2575

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DONATE & VOLUNTEER

Name: Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc.
Address: 249 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, US
Telephone: 412-904-4700

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 monetary donation, please donate by contacting our office and mention donation.

412-904-4700

OTHER DONATIONS &

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

PCSI will accept donations of clothing, furniture, or other functioning household items in good condition. We also rely on support from community volunteers. If you would like to donate to or volunteer for PCSI, or if you have any related questions, please fill out this form.