Social Services Information

Social Services Organizations

The following Social Services Organizations work with Ukrainian Refugees on a number of different topics.  Please review each one to see what works best for your situation.   You can only sign up to work with one of the following 4 services.  
  • JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services
  • Bethany Services
  • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh
  • Hello Neighbor
The organizations listed after the Social Services are places offering free or discounted food, clothing, furniture, baby items and more offerings.  Some of these locations or places may also be listed under our "shopping" page.

JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services

UCHI received updated information from Jewish Community and Family Services (JFCS) to the benefits accessible to Ukrainians here in the US.  JFCS is planning to hold clinics to help Ukrainians with filing for TPS and EADs. The clinics would be new ones in addition to the several already conducted by Jewish Community and Family Services.  
Immigrant Workforce Program JFCS
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​JFCS Contact
  Ivonne Smith-Tapia, MA., MSW, Director   
Phone:  412-422-7200, Direct Dial:  412-463-5038
Email:  [email protected]
​Website: jfcspgh.org/refugeeservices

​JFCS Contact
Kristen (Krissy) Abdullah, Peer Support Groups Program Coordinator
Phone:  412-422-7200, Direct Dial:  412-350-9997
Email:  [email protected]
​Website: jfcspgh.org/refugeeservices
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JFCS Contact
 Viola Byegeka, Refugee Social Integration Supervisor
Phone:  412-422-7200, Direct Dial:  412-480-3684
Email:  [email protected]
​Website: jfcspgh.org/refugeeservices

Bethany Services

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh

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Catholic Charities Contact: 
Heather Atwoood, Program Coordinator
Phone:  412-303-3746     
Email:  [email protected]

Hello Neighbor

Hello Neighbor supports Ukrainians with either U4U or humanitarian parolees status:
  • Applicants must have a Supporter (Sponsor) that completes an I-134 Declaration for Financial Support. 
  • The Supporter will provide financial assistance, housing, food and other service provision to the families they are welcoming.
  • Uniting for Ukraine families (U4U) are not attached to an agency when they first arrive and it is therefore expected that their Supporters will help with these things
  • Ukrainian families then connect with resettlement agencies such as Hello Neighbor for additional service coordination upon arrival. Hello Neighbor will provide support  for light service coordination (referrals to medical offices, ESL, employment support, community supports) 
Hello Neighbor Contact: 
Cecilia Ma, Employment Coordinator
 Hello Neighbor 
[email protected]
Office phone: 412-857-6329

​Salvation Army

​Salvation Army – Food pantry/other free services in Carnegie, North Side, Avalon, West End. 
website: salvationarmywpa.org/chartiersvalley 

Places offering free or discounted food, clothing, furniture, baby items and more offerings.

Please read the brief description of the location.  Please check their websites for specific information and changes that can occur during the changing seasons and holidays.
Locations / places are listed alphabetically.
Blessing Board: Provides free furniture. 
 https://blessingboard.org/
Below are two different links to put in a request for an appointment once we have a truck to pick up furniture in Shaler or West Mifflin. www.theblessingboard.org
When ready to set an appointment, click on the link and fill out the form including items in red: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce5bkH5l7EZNaFB58vzA-yOV1wTcAOuc_y_CpEj8gluw_onw/viewform
 
North Showroom Location – Shaler               South Showroom Location - West Mifflin
880 Butler Street, Suite 1A                                1200 Lebanon Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15223                                         West Mifflin, PA 15122
​Genesis of Pittsburgh: The center offers free distribution of diapers, formula, baby clothing and equipment regardless of income.  Free pregnancy testing onsite as well as maternity clothing, counseling and online education.
141 North Fremont Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202. 412-766-4934.  https://www.genesispgh.org/genesis-centers-0   
Goodwill stores:  Clothing, furniture, housewares.  Reasonably priced items plus offers color of the week with items ½ off and all items with that color are 99 cents on Sundays.  https://www.goodwillswpa.org/goodwill-stores
Locations include: Banksville, Centre Avenue, Heidelberg Outlet, Lawrenceville, Monroeville, North Hills, Penn Hills, Peters Township, Robinson, South Side
Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank – list of distribution sites and dates https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Distro-program-book-digital-Updated-3.31.2023.pdf
https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/what-we-do/individuals-families/distributions/
Homeless Children’s Education Fund: Bookbag and school supplies.
Phone:  412-562-0154 | Website: [email protected]
North Hills Community Outreach:  Provide free clothing, toys, school supplies, tax prep, Ask Attorneys, employment services, educational assistance, transportation, utilities and emergencies.
Supports families in Northern Allegheny County
Website:  https://www.nhco.org/. 
Call 412-487-6316 for hours or email help@nhco 
South Hills Interfaith Movement:  Provides free clothing, toys, school supplies, tax prep, Ask Attorneys, employment services, educational assistance, transportation, utilities and emergencies. Food pantries in Bethel Park, Whitehall and Baldwin.
Supports families in the South Hills.   
Website:  https://shimcares.org/ - review website for services provided as well as dates and times. 
​Clothing closet located at 5301 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102.  Park and enter behind the building on South Park Road.
St. Vincent DePaul Store Vouchers:  Assistance can include food, clothing, furniture, rent, utility and medical assistance.  Requests are by home address:
https://svdppitt.org/services/assistance/?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_-rf3xplog-_mWolEXGbN22JqnCMKl7uiooN2a8hc41JiiRFRGTelhoCHV4QAvD_BwE
Free Fridge!
Free Fridge15106 started in the spring of 2022 in partnership with FreeStore15106 (housed at Carnegie Elementary).
It is a mutual assistance project that enables community members to help each other directly and for needs to be met 1:1 (One on one)
Free Fridge Movement website:  https://freedge.org
Location:  601 Washington Ave (in front of St. John Church)
Phone:  412-279-2952
Website:  [email protected]
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