History of the Organization and Statistics

In 1986, when flooding ravaged portions of the North Hills, local religious and community leaders began working together to assist flood victims, directing the resources offered by congregations, businesses, civic organizations and individuals to best meet the needs of affected families. As a result, North Hills Community Outreach was incorporated in 1987.

In 2006-07, NHCO assisted 5,232 families in need toward stability and self-sufficiency by providing $905,822 in funds, goods and services (information, support and advocacy). By bringing our hearts and hands together, no one in northern Allegheny County needs to feel cold, hungry or forgotten.

• 2,953 at Millvale Satellite
• 1,799 at Allison Park
• 1,257 at North Boroughs Satellite
• 34 at the Richland site (Community Auto)

Some received help at more than one location.

Services include: two food pantries (1,029 helped in 2006-07), emergency financial assistance, utility help (2,689), employment services (150), legal consultations, college scholarships, Faith in Action caregiving (315 frail elderly helped by 133 volunteers), seasonal sharing projects ($106,495 distributed to 1,281 families), Family Savings Accounts, shuttle bus for senior transportation, a partnership with Community Auto, and much more. NHCO develops programming in response to unmet community needs, working in cooperation with other organizations to the greatest possible extent.

Persons served include those who are hungry, homeless or facing eviction; those without adequate clothing, heat, light, or medical care; persons with disabilities; and those who have experienced natural disasters, such as fire or flood. Crisis can also be caused by illness, divorce, aging, death of a loved one, loss of a job, and addiction. NHCO’s service area is all of northern Allegheny County for the majority of programs; some services are offered in additional counties.

NHCO acts on behalf of the local community and the community supports our efforts. In 2006-07, 3,991 donors and groups supported NHCO:

• 3,100 individuals
• 436 businesses
• 170 religious organizations
• 117 civic groups
• 89 school groups
• 37 foundations
• 24 government entities
• 18 nonprofits

Volunteers: 1,666 volunteers (including 440 youth) gave 40,474 hours of their time at NHCO to assist their neighbors in need.

By sharing what we already have, together we can ensure that our neighbors in need receive immediate, compassionate and effective help. This in essence is NHCO's mission.