About the Program Are you an experienced food service worker looking to take your career to the next level? Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI) is offering a free ServSafe Manager Certification class for City of Pittsburgh residents this fall. If you have worked in the food service industry for at least one year, this is your chance to earn your ServSafe Manager Certification at no … [Read more...]

We’ve recently received multiple reports from individuals who have noticed unauthorized charges on their credit card statements labeled as originating from Pittsburgh Community Services Inc. (PCSI), often categorized as “Digital Goods, Movies, Books.” Please be advised that PCSI does not and will never charge your card for donations or services you did not explicitly authorize. These charges … [Read more...]

PCSI is delighted to welcome four new social work interns who joined us in September 2025. Each brings a unique set of experiences, skills, and passions to their roles, and we are excited to see the impact they will have on our programs and the communities we serve. Danielle MacConnell Danielle is pursuing dual Bachelor's degrees in Social Work and Criminology at Chatham University, where … [Read more...]

Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI) was honored to host Magisterial District Judge Oscar J. Petite, Jr. for a recent Lunch & Learn professional development session for staff. Connected to PCSI through Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, Judge Petite shared his expertise on how community organizations can better support tenants and landlords when disputes arise around rental and leasing … [Read more...]

We know schedules can get busy - especially this time of year - and we want to make it even easier for you to stop by! From September 1 through December 18, 2025, PCSI’s Food Pantry will offer extended Thursday hours, staying open until 8 pm. As always, the pantry is open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, at our North Craig Street Headquarters. But now, if weekdays feel too rushed, … [Read more...]