Services & Non-Retail 2024 – Swissvale

Angels’ Place – Care & education that goes above and beyond. Angels’ Place helps single parents and their children to reach their full potential – providing opportunities to learn, explore and connect with one another in an inclusive environment. Our Programs – Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Family Support Program. Big changes start with small steps. There are many ways to get involved with Angels’ Place. Learn more about how you can partner with our organization, volunteer with us or apply for jobs and internships. Together, we can break the multigenerational cycle of poverty and create meaningful impact across two generations. www.angelsplacepgh.org, 412-271-2229, 2538 Woodstock Avenue.

Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale – Swissvale Library is the source for community connection, education and entertainment. Swissvale Library opened for business on February 4, 1918 and is one of 19 libraries that Andrew Carnegie built in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. We have been serving the public for over 100 years and we are preparing for many more years of service to come. Swissvale Library is equipped with five public computers, free WiFi, a color copier, printing, faxing, and exterior book return, and convenient street parking on Monongahela and McClure Avenues. Use your county-wide library card to borrow any of the library’s materials. Want something from another library? Call us, or use your online account to have it sent here for convenient pick-up. The library is a department of the Woodland Hills School District. The library’s Policy Page has important information on using the library. Swissvale Library has a meeting room available for rent. See our Meeting Room Page for more information. Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, 412-731-2300, www.swissvalelibrary.org, 1800 Monongahela Avenue

• Children’s Programs – Reading Ready Pittsburgh, Dolly Parton Imagination Library sign-up, Minecraft Mondays, Baby & Toddler Storytimes, All Day Scavenger Hunts, Virtual Programs.
• Teen Programs – Tween & Teen Time (2023-0153), Saturday Tween & Teen Games,
• Adult Programs – Book Discussion Groups (4 – Mystery 4th Monday at 2 pm and 6 pm, Eclectic 1st Thursday at & 2nd Thursday at 3 pm), Computer Tutor – on hiatus until fall.
• Open Mic Night 3rd Friday of each month, 
• Experience Kits and Adventure Backpack kits for checkout
• Services – print, remote printing, computer internet access, Book Drop, Income Tax Forms

12/27/23: If you’re experiencing food and housing insecurity, need childcare or mental health resources or other support over the holidays, please check out our online Resource Guide to find a list of 100+ local services and helplines, https://swissvalelibrary.org/community-resource-guide/

Swissvale Food Pantry – (operated by Swissvale Cares) Food pantry distribution hours are 9 a.m. to noon, on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Produce For The People distribution is the last Tuesday of each month from 10 am to 11:30 a.m., until the end of October. No registration necessary. [email protected], 412-452-2792, 2028 Noble Street. Swissvale Community Food Pantry (swissvalefoodpantry.org)
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POWER (PA Organization for Women in Early Recovery) House – If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or other drugs, help is available. Call the POWER Line at 412-243-8755. a 26-bed residential treatment facility in Swissvale that provides halfway house treatment services including individual and group therapy, life skills training, connection to recovery support programs, health and wellness activities, medication management, and individual treatment plans to develop strategies for long-term recovery. Each woman has a private room and can stay for up to six months depending on individual needs. Church Street,  [email protected], http://www.power-recovery.com/n

SisTers PGH – Black and trans-led 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides resources, including transitional housing and a community resource center for transgender people of Southwestern PA. SisTers PGH community center is a safe, brave, drop-in space for TGNC folk in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. In addition to a community hangout, we provide access to clothing, toiletries, food, and computers, as well as referrals to vetted trans-competent medical and mental health service providers and intakes to our other programs as needed. Our computer lab is also available for job searching, housing searching, resume building or any other computer-related activities. The game/lounge area is also open. Sylvia’s library: A collection of black queer and trans books and literature. If you’d like to register for: Project T (TRANSitional Housing for BIPOC Trans siblings), Rent/Utility Support, TGNC Youth Collective (Support Groups) or any other of our programming, our friendly staff will assist you in doing so. In-person donations and resource pickups can also be scheduled via phone call or DM. Effective 4/17/23 all staff will work remotely on Wednesdays, SisTers PGH Trans Resource Center is Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am to 6:30 pm, 2014 Monongahela Ave, 412-297-0548, [email protected],  https://linktr.ee/sisterspgh  sisterspgh.org
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Greater Pittsburgh (nonprofit)  – Updated 6/4/24 Tuesday-Saturday 9am – 4 pm (donations accepted until 3:30 pm), Sunday-Monday CLOSED & donations NOT accepted. We accept donations of reusable house building and home improvement materials from individuals and organizations. Donated goods are then sold to the public at deep discount. All proceeds from the sale of donations help place families in affordable shelter in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Donate, Shop, Volunteer! Drop-Offs of approved items are accepted Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 3:30 pm (we do NOT accept mattresses and box springs), leaving unapproved items outside of our building is against the law, you may be fined, having to dispose of such items costs us money and takes away funds to support our mission of proving affordable housing in our local communities.  [email protected], pittsburghhabitat.org/restore, 412-244-71007402 Church St, 412-244-7100
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MAYA Organization – Wrap-around support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Online classes for no-cost perinatal support program, Doula services, Postpartum Support, in-house therapists, diaper bank. 7451 Washington Ave, 412-945-7670, [email protected], mayaorganization.org
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Wilkins School Community Center (WSCC, nonprofit) – is a unique space to meet, play, learn and grow for all, holding arts, fitness and educational events for all ages. Located in Swissvale and serving surround East End neighborhoods too. WSCC offers it all! Costs vary depending on the class, event or happening. Discounts for members – Family Membership $60 (including 2 adults and children), Individual Membership $45. Home of WSCC Art Gallery, Pgh Tango Connection, Open Waltz, Chicago Steel City Steppers, Convergent Series Studio of Carol Scheftic, Steel City Ukuleles, Swartz Tai Chi, Instituto Mondo Italiano, La Dolce Vita Boutique, Pittsburgh Swing Dance, among others. The Wilkins School Community Center is a non-profit, 501c3 organization that has been a vital space. 7604 Charleston Avenue, 412-244-8458, [email protected], wsccpgh.org 7604 Charleston Ave, (412) 244-8458
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Moved – Pittsburgh Tango Monday class, Pittsburgh Improv (both now at Wightman School, Miss Kim’s Dance Studio (now at Rankin Croatian Home), Aikido Aikido Kokikai of Pittsburgh (now at Shaolin Studios Braddock Avenue0

CLASS (Community Living And Support Services) – S Braddock Avenue

Seniors Always Matter (SAM) – Swissvale Senior Center – McClure Avenue (lower level of Swissvale library)

COMING SOON – POWER (PA Organization for Women in Early Recovery) Headquarters – More than 23 million Americans suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction, but only 11% receive treatment. Women are the fastest-growing segment of substance users in the United States, with an estimated 2.7 million women abusing drugs or alcohol. Most women (66-90%) in treatment report histories of trauma, which may include domestic violence, early childhood sexual assault, physical abuse or neglect, loss of a child, or other traumatic experiences. Our staff is trained to understand the impact of trauma on recovery and our care reflects that understanding. POWER offers a full range of gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment and support services just for women. We believe that empowering women leads to healthy families and strong communities. Research shows that a woman is most successful with her recovery when the care she receives is holistic, strengths-based, and addresses issues like trauma, parenting and childcare, relationships, health and wellness, education, employment, and housing. To further our mission and transform the way women access substance use treatment and recovery support services in our region, we are creating the POWER Campus. Through a $14 million capital campaign we are renovating a building, located on the same grounds as our POWER House residential treatment facility in Swissvale. All levels of care will be in one location and partners on the ground floor will offer childcare, healthcare, and workforce development. The POWER Campus will be the first facility of its kind in Allegheny County and become a national model for other cities to improve their response to drug and alcohol problems. McClure Avenue, Administrative Office 412-243-7535, POWER Line: 412-243-8755  http://www.power-recovery.com/

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Holy Family Institute Utility Assistance Programs, Holy Family In Home Program, HFI Family Focused Program –

Parks – Collingwood Playground, Les Getz Memorial, Humane Action Pittsburgh Pollinator Garden

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