Tree Pittsburgh is a wonderful non-profit that helps protect urban trees, promotes extending our…read moretree canopies by supporting local efforts to plant new trees, and serves as an an advocate for protecting and educating the public about trees. Their location sometimes hosts events, which you should attend so you can see their beautiful building overlooking the Allegheny River. They host an annual tree sale, which is a huge resource for our community. The train volunteers to tend to our neighborhood trees

What an amazing nonprofit. I had the pleasure to help out during a volunteering event…read more Tree Pittsburgh basically takes care of the trees throughout the city, or what they refer to it as the urban forest. So when you are walking through the city and see a tree along the road, that fresh mulch around the tree was basically put there by the good people that either work or volunteer their time to help beautify the city. Along with beautifying the city, Tree Pittsburgh also offers classes to educate people on how to properly take care of trees around the city. This way they know that you are properly taking care of the foliage. Also to help prevent any type of damage to the trees. It takes a lot of work to help keep this city looking clean and the trees are kind of a centerpiece for your eye. I can almost guarantee that a majority of you probably never notice those trees along the road/sidewalk. Just like it takes time for those trees to mature, it takes time for Pittsburghers to notice that they are they to help make this city a better place to live.

Communicycle is a Christian nonprofit that was founded in 2011 and centers around bicycles. Its…read morevolunteers perform services of collecting, repairing, and giving away bicycles for both children and adults. The goal is to use bicycles to connect people and build community. Communicycle gives away bikes from either the Beaver Valley Mall or the Communicycle Shop in Monaca. I encountered their store in the mall. I felt impressed to see a huge assortment of used bicycles for children and adults squeezed into a few storefronts. Most of the bicycles appeared to be decades old but were in very good condition. I think that this work is wonderful, and I hope that all of the many, many bicycles find new owners and are put to good use.

It's all about the kids. These guys are keeping the kids engaged in a productive activity,…read morelearning new skills, and learning about Jesus at the same time. A kid (or an adult for that matter) can get a bike in return for volunteering at the shop for some hours. Whether that volunteer work is working on their own bike or helping someone else work on theirs.... Or they can earn their bike by volunteering with some other local church or community service organization. This is a great place and a much needed service for the community!

I have gone to many programs Jada House offer to the Community , free of charge! The Services are…read moreInformative and Hands On. Mrs. Terry Gibson, the Founder is Humble, Kind, and a True Servant, led by God. I'm impressed and thankful for Jada House! It's truly a God Sent Non Profit organization. To God Be The Glory!

Note: I changed the address in the Yelp listing since it was outdated. In case the amendment…read moredoesn't show up right away, here it is... Operation Safety Net 1518 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 This recent article from Barbara Ehrenreich illuminates the timely connection to the Occupy Wall Street movement and homelessness... http://www.tomdispatch.com/post/175457/tomgram%3A_barbara_ehrenreich%2C_homeless_in_america/ OSN is a medical outreach that falls under the Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and was founded by Dr. Jim Withers, an internal medicine specialist, who in 1992, began a crusade to heal and rehabilitate the forgotten, indigent citizens of Pittsburgh. Withers would even go so far as to disguise himself as a homeless person after dark in order to blend into and therefore help a population that is sadly over one million in number. In what is the most affluent nation in the world, there are over one million human beings without a decent place to live. Think about that for a moment. Whether they dwell under bridges, sleep in public parks, or find shelter in abandoned buildings, the homeless are as deserving of health care as much as any of us, and remaining blind to their plight will only worsen the problem. Are you unsure about giving cash to people that are homeless, worrying that they might spend the money you drop into their cups on illicit substances? Try giving to Operation Safety Net instead... https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=c65e75 Or consider donating household and personal hygiene items to the address provided in this review instead of funds. Meanwhile, take the time to view this audio slide show on the work of Dr. Withers and the crew of streetwise ex-homeless persons who aid him in his mission... http://www.chausa.org/streetmedicine/ Remember the destitute. Remember that the cause of their situation isn't personal failure and that crowing at them to "buck up and find a job" or pushing them out of sight will do nothing.

Operation safety net is nothing short of ANGELS on earth! I'll tell ya a short story: "We were…read moretraveling from Michigan to aid places of need ie: homeless camps ect; We got down in the dirt with them(not intending to become homeless ourselves), although we were living in my van, we came to the 7th & Carson St. camp on the South Side of Pittsburgh, there was a terrible illness afflicting people there. We came to help, so God in the interesting ways that he works, saw fit to remove our vehicle to the car pound and we ended up homeless for over 2 months at said camp. It was the most horrifying AND the most enlightening, AMAZING experiences of my entire life! It was most humbling and OSN were definately what their name is... A SAFETY NET! I'm anemic and they brought me Iron, checked my vitals and gave comforting words just the same; I witnessed first hand how they handled those in need of medical attention and it was nothing short of pure altruism! It inspired me in my own mission to do the same as a counselor of the afflicted. Many who were there in the summer of 2017 could attest that I loved them all! Like, OSN, the care they gave to those who would otherwise be passed off as unimportant, was vital to the preservation of the human heart! I would LOVE to be a part of such a team if I ever got the chance and I value the leadership and kindness I experienced while meeting many of them! Thank you Operation Safety Net! You not only gave us aid, You gave us HOPE in humanity, and THAT my friends is worth more than rubies! God bless you ALL! In Jesus name, AMEN! Love, Key (Remember me?) * Tell Coach Jack I said hello :D * Muah!

BSA 2025,official fund raising item: 5oz bag of Trail's End…read moreSea Salt Popcorn. Retail Price is a whopping $20 a bag What a huge price to have the scouts push to the public. What is being taught? Gouging What a shame, leadership should be ashamed. They tout that "over 70% stays local" how much goes to the actual selkers Pack or Troop. how much to the sellers Council ? Not disclosed. I should have written a check directly to the Unit. But as a dedicated scouter, Cub Scout pack 32 in the 50/60's And pack 965 in 90's in leadership This fund raiser i would never have condoned. So i purchased one bag to give the poor scout that was put in the position to face the public. Our fund raisers in 965 were a value for supporters, and reasonable sale items for our scouts to sell and learn about asking for support for a non profit volunteer organization. I sure hope the profit is spent wisely, more like 98% directly to scout activities.

Located in the historic Flag Plaza, the BSA offices and store in downtown Pittsburgh is a great…read morestop for your scout's needs. We visited to purchase everything we needed for our new Tiger Scout, as well as my husband, who volunteered to be an Asst. Den Leader. What I love best about the store is that there are also other gifts and items for parents as well. And, for those of us who can't sew a stitch, you can pay a small fee to have patches sewn on while you wait!

The North Hills Food Bank was established in 1984, is volunteer-run, and serves hundreds of…read moreresidents who live in the following townships: West View, Ross, Ohio, Reserve, Kilbuck, McCandless, and Franklin Park. People who receive food are required to show proof of address, income, and a Social Security number. I am able to afford as much food as I want, so I dropped off a bag of food to donate. Currently, this food bank is collecting items such as juices, gravy, peanut butter, ketchup, instant mashed potatoes, spaghetti noodles, evaporated milk, pet food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Donated items may be dropped off during service hours, which is currently for a few hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (check the website for updated information) or placed in plastic bins outside. I had some difficulty with finding the location. The food bank is located behind a Presbyterian church. To my review, I am attaching some photos so you know where to drive.

I had the pleasure of volunteering here recently. I have volunteered throughout the city at…read moreseveral different nonprofits in the city and I have to say that this is one that probably touches more lives than any other in the city. What they do here is not a small feat. What goes into to what they accomplish here is many man hours of a dedicated workforce. On top of those that are employed this place also depends on the many that walk through those doors and chip in whenever they can. While here I was told that some of the volunteer days that they have planned are booked months in advance. The facility is top notch and runs like a well oiled machine. However they have said that they have already outgrown this facility space. Even though that may be the case, they don't let that stop their mission. The families that the GPCFB reach are many and without them would not be able to maintain a home life that is perceived as normal. What little you can give is greatly appreciated and there are donation bins inside the front doors. Did you know that they get more donations for items that are considered junk food than healthy food items? That trail mix does seem nutritious, but what really helps them out was that fruits, vegetables, meat and the like.

Getting better with new Pgh administration in place finally last Pgh administration made a real…read moremess of things for years

I volunteered for here. Good experience. Learned a lot. Interesting . Youngest son went to their…read moreelementary school.

They placed a woman in my house who immediately started taking things without asking, doing hard…read moredrugs and refused to pay then when I asked her to pay me or get out started to try insulting my character and acted like the victim while attempting to extort me because she thought by me getting rent for January it meant if I asked her for rent for February it was fraud. She almost set my house on fire by leaving a space heater on for 3 months straight and flushed plastic and other non flushable items down the toilet and refuses to clean up after herself. Stay far away from this organization. ​