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We're all in this together.There are many ways that you access the help you need or assist those having a tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic in our community. Check out opportunities with Catholic and secular organizations below.
Many parishes also have either a food pantry or other direct methods of offering to those in need. Be sure to check there as well to see the help available nearby.
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catholic organizations
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Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities operates in all six counties of the diocese. Here are some of its services:
- Counseling is offered by phone
- Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center is seeing patients by appointment
- Single parents with young children can receive assistance
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul works through many parishes, delivering food and providing other assistance to people in need. See your parish's website for local details. Its thrift stores are closed and cannot accept donations either at the store or in donation boxes, but many local St. Vincent de Paul groups are seeking volunteers. Click here to learn more.
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Ladies of Charity
The Ladies of Charity are active in many parishes and offers various kinds of assistance, including assistance with food or utility bills to those 55 and older. Contact your local parish to seek or offer help. The Ladies of Charity also operates non-profit home care programs, with low rates, that is still operating amid COVID-19. Click here for more information.
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Sisters Place
Sisters Place in Clairton serves single parents and their children who have been homeless. They have specific needs, including monetary donations. For more information, click here.
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Casa San Jose
Casa San Jose in Beechview serves Spanish-speaking immigrants. In addition to food and immigration assistance, the agency provides Spanish-language healthcare education for COVID-19. Click here to find opportunities to help. Assistance is needed. https://casasanjose.org/our-response-to-covid-19/
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The Red Door
The Red Door is a Downtown Pittsburgh soup kitchen at St. Mary of Mercy Church in Divine Mercy Parish. It has transitioned to take-out meals and adjusted its hours amid COVID-19. For information on how to give or receive help email hereddoor@divinemercypgh.org or call 412-471-0257.
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community and secular agencies
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United Way
United Way operates a regional telephone hotline at 2-1-1 for finding assistance with all kinds of difficulties and is also recruiting volunteers. To learn more about its services or volunteering to help, click here.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advice for those feeling stressed or overwhelmed due to the pandemic, including hotlines to call for help with anxiety, domestic violence and other difficulties. Click here to learn more.
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