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Focus Pittsburgh
Focus Pittsburgh| FOCUS is a faith-based national charity that helps through emergency relief that helps with rent, utilities, and security deposit assistance.
Advantage Credit Counseling Services
Advantage Credit Counseling Services| Advantage provides the counseling and education needed to make wise financial decisions, including budget, credit, bankruptcy, and housing counseling.
Dollar Energy Fund
Dollar Energy Fund| Dollar Energy Fund’s mission is to improve the life for households experiencing hardships by providing help with utilities and other services that lead to self-sufficiency.
Passion Collective Atomic grants
Passion Collective Atomic grants |“Money” can be one of the most challenging barriers that we face. Often, we simply need more of it. Or, we have a hard time reconciling “giving” ourselves money (even when we’ve earned it) over our kids activities/daycare/household bills – you name it.
United Way; 2-1-1
United Way; 2-1-1 | From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.
Just Between Friends Consignment
Just Between Friends Consignment | We know it can be so expensive to buy all the things your growing family needs. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice quality or spend all your time at garage sales to find deals so your kids can look good. We believe everyone deserves to feel good about providing well for...
Pittsburgh U.S. Small Business Association
Pittsburgh U.S. Small Business Association | Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
Find Help
Find Help | This resource is available for food and additional programs. This search engine is better than 211.
Support Services – The Stepping Stone Pathway
Support Services The Stepping Stone Pathway | The Stepping Stone Pathways assist single parents in post-secondary education with a holistic two-generation approach to graduate on time with their highest academic potential
Liz Prime Memorial Fund
Liz Prime Memorial Fund | The Liz Prime Memorial Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 to assist women pursuing long-term goals by covering costs such as education expenses, job training, professional fees, books, test fees, uniforms, laptops, trade tools, and childcare costs. | email: resourcecenter@ywcapgh.org
Mercy’s Gift
Mercy’s Gift | The money raised by the Mercy Run directly support Mercy’s Gift, reaching out to continue care and support for siblings in families experiencing child loss.
Small Business Loans
Small Business Loans | We’re here to help you succeed. At Ascendus, we work together with you to advance your business as well as your life. We’re dedicated to helping passionate entrepreneurs build successful businesses that provide for their families and improve their communities.
YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh
YWCA | YWCA Greater Pittsburgh provides both emergency and empowerment grants to individuals and families in need. Our assistance programs remove barriers and disparities that hinder families from becoming self-sufficient, helping them cover costs such as arrearages, rental down-payments, utilities, healthcare costs, transportation, and more.
BrightUP
Bright up | Financial stress can leave you feeling incapable and invaluable. At BrightUp, we believe you are capable of more and offer help solving financial problems and building financial plans that sets you up for success.
Financial Empowerment Center
Financial Empowerment Center | The FEC helps clients build their savings, establish and improve their credit, take control of their debt, connect to safe and affordable financial products, and much more!
Teach for America
Teach for America | Assistance for individuals pursing a degree in teaching.
Pension Benefit Services
Pension Benefit Services | PBGC pays for monthly retirement benefits, up to a guaranteed maximum, for retirees in single-employer and multiemployer pension plans that cannot pay promised benefits.
Homeless Children’s Education Fund
Homeless Children’s Education Fund | The Emergency Education Fund provides funding of up to $500 for young people up to age 24 who are currently in a homeless situation and who have an unexpected, immediate need preventing access to or completion of educational, extracurricular, or career-related activities.
Dollar Bank
Dollar Bank
Carnegie Library
Carnegie library offers free resume help and career guidance.
The Alignment Chapter
The Alignment Chapter helps low income single mothers and families in 22 states and 83 communities in need of emergency same-day assistance. We deliver or ship the basic necessities they need to stay aligned with their financial obligations while maintaining a stress-free home. Click here for more info.
Tax Preparation Services in Pittsburgh
Do you dread tax season? Do you find yourself looking for someone to professionally handle the task every year or even throughout the year? You are not alone! Whether its because you have a complex tax situation or just don’t want to take the time to prepare them yourself. People often seek tax professionals in...