Community Involvement
Light of Life
Tunch Ilkin, President Board of Directors
1111-1119 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-258-6100
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Founded in 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission is a nonprofit, non-denominational Christian organization providing food, shelter and a life transforming recovery program designed to help people rebuild their lives.
The Mission was originally known as Harbor of Hope, and served as a refuge for transient men. Eventually, recovery programs and services were expanded to include women and children.
In 1979, the Mission purchased several buildings on Pittsburgh's North Side. Today, emergency shelter and men's residential programming take place at 10 E. North Avenue. The recovery program for women and children is held at another North Side facility. Finally, an apartment building on Tripoli Street houses up to twelve men for extended care services.
The Pregnancy Resource Center of the South Hills
Patty Becker, Executive Director
101 Drake Road, Suite A
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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412-833-7445
The Pregnancy Resource Center of the South Hills is a limited medical facility that has been serving the community since 1990. Their mission is to promote and celebrate human life in crisis pregnancy situations by providing Christ-centered spiritual, emotional, and physical support to the child, the parents, and the associated families. They also provide related information and educational resources to the general public as a community outreach ministry.
Walk for LIFE
Thank you for participating in The Pregnancy Resource Center of the South Hills annual Walk for LIFE on Saturday, May 17, 2008 in South Park!
Baby Bottle Campaign
Thank you for your generous donations to the 2008 Baby Bottle Campaign in honor of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. For more information, contact Tim Hannan at 412-874-0172 or
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Adopt-a-Family
SHBC is again partnering with the Pregnancy Resource Center this Christmas to bring the love of Jesus Christ to families in need through our "Adopt-a-Family" program. We are looking for SHBC families or groups (small groups, ABF’s, huddle groups, etc.) to "adopt" families in our area by providing gifts and other necessities. If you would like to participate, please contact Tim Hannan at (412) 874-0172 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please note that this outreach is separate from the SHBC Caring Tree.
PRISM (Pittsburgh Regional International Student Ministries)
PRISM introduces International Students to Christ, while meeting the tangible, social and spiritual needs of students.
Friendship Partners, holiday hosting and weekly dinners are just some of the ways you can be a part of this dynamic ministry. . There have been some great stories of how these friendships are developing. Please share your stories – they are such an encouragement to all of us. If anyone would like to partner with Karen Werner in SHBC's involvement with PRISM, it would be wonderful to have help! More details can be found at www.prismpgh.org or contact the SHBC PRISM Coordinator, Karen Werner, at 724-942-3545 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thanksgiving is just around the corner... why not share your family's holiday traditions with an International student? PRISM has a waiting list of students and scholars from around the world eager to experience our unique holiday customs and to get to know an American family. Check out the Missions table in the Main Lobby at SHBC or contact Amy Gerwing at 724-942-3471 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in hosting a student this year!
Washington City Mission
The Washington City Mission has been serving the homeless and poor of this region since 1941. The world around us has changed dramatically over the past 62 years. From those early days when streetcars ran in Washington City, steel provided employment for the valley and glass plants abounded, so much has changed.
Washington City Mission
84 West Wheeling St.
Washington, PA 15301
Website
P: 724-222-8530
F: 724-222-3510
Washington City Mission Newsletter
Washington City Donation Information
SHBC is a donation drop-off for Washington City Mission. You may leave your gently used clothing (no rips, tears, stains, etc.) and household goods (unbroken, in good working condition, etc.) in the clothing collection box on the sidewalk at the escalator entrance to the Worship Center. Please carefully consider your choices as the Mission spends a good deal of money disposing of items that cannot be reused or sold. Click here for more information.
If you have donated items for the WCM and would like a charitable contribution receipt, you may pick one up at the Information Desk in the Main Lobby. The yellow copy of this receipt needs to be mailed to the WCM once the form is completed.
For more information about Community Involvement at SHBC, contact Cathy Orient at 724-941-8990 ext. 151 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .