Services for Neighbors in Need

NHCO provides compassionate and effective services for individuals and families in northern Allegheny County who are in crisis, hardship and poverty. In order to serve those who truly need it the most, the majority of our services have income requirements based on federal poverty guidelines. Also, you must live in our service area of northern Allegheny County.

Click on the links below for more details on the following programs and services:

Food Pantries
Utilities/Emergency Assistance
Employment Help
Case Management
Transportation (Community Auto)
Support and Resources (scholarships, Ask the Attorney, support groups, Family Savings Accounts)
Faith in Action (for seniors and adults with physical disabilities)
Sharing Projects (such as school supplies, Thanksgiving dinner, etc.)

**Low-Income Households Invited to Apply for Appliance Assistance**
North Hills Community Outreach and The Society of St. Vincent DePaul have received funding from The NeighborAid Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide new energy-efficient appliances for low-income families in need. The program gives special focus to those seeking assistance for the first time and homeowners who are struggling to meet mortgage payments.

To qualify, families must need to replace a nonworking appliance. Priority is given for refrigerators, ranges and hot water heaters, but washers and dryers may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must live in northern Allegheny County or in the Northside Pittsburgh zip codes of 15212, 15214 or 15233. Their household income cannot exceed 150% of the federal poverty level; exceptions may be made if the family is experiencing a hardship such as catastrophic illness, fire loss or other critical issue. Participants are expected to contribute $20-$60 toward the cost of a new appliance. Participants receive approved new appliances from a designated appliance store and are not charged for delivery and installation.

Funds remain to purchase approximately 100 more appliances, with a limit of one appliance per family. To apply, contact NHCO at 412-487-6316, option 1, x3140 (northern Allegheny County) or St. Vincent DePaul at 412-321-1071, x205 (Northside zip codes).

Need Help? If you aren't sure who to contact for help, send us an email explaining your situation (please be sure to tell us where you live) and we'll refer you to the appropriate staff member.