OUR MISSION
We transform lives through the love of Christ by providing food, shelter and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction
OUR VISION
We are a model community dedicated to providing services to meet the complex and challenging needs of our community’s most vulnerable by creating an environment where life transformation occurs from the inside out through the power of the Gospel
OUR PURPOSE
To provide those we serve hope and life transformation through the love of Christ

OUR VALUES

We Honor God
We honor God’s Presence through practicing Godly disciplines of prayer, confession, sharing of testimonies, and reading God’s Word.

We Love Well
We love each other well by seeking the best interest of both the person and the community. We believe that we are all broken and in need of healing and growth to achieve wholeness.

We Embrace Growth
We seek God’s grace to use innovation and creativity to continually improve program services, administrative processes, policies, and procedures.

We Value Diversity
We value cultural diversity and commit to building a diverse workspace that reflects the clients and community we serve.
OUR STORY
Serving Pittsburgh’s homeless and hurting since 1952

OUR PEOPLE
Leadership Team
Our Board
Board of Directors
GLENN GRANER, CHAIRMAN
K & L Gates – Former CFO/COO, Current Senior Advisor
REBECCA FATICA, VICE-CHAIR
Yadkin Bank – Vice President, Business Development Officer
CHRIS CHANEY, SECRETARY
Fort Pitt Capital Group – Financial Advisor
RACHEL SCHMIEDLIN, TREASURER
Holsinger, P.C. – Audit Manager
Board Members
GASH ABEBE
Veriown
TOM DORAN
Highmark Health Plan – EVP and COO
ROSALYN FREEMAN
MK3 HR Consulting – CEO
RITA HUCKLE
Primerica – National Sales Director
DR. EDWIN J KAIRIS
The Health Plan of West Virginia – Chief Medical Officer
NATALIE KRETER, ESQ.
UPMC Health Plan, Inc. – Assistant Counsel
FALCO MUSCANTE
Duquesne University School of Law - Full-Time Student / The Fairness Center - Part-Time Law Clerk
DEBORAH PATTERSON
Forefront Dermatology – Physician Assistant
LEONARD PETRANCOSTA
Sysco – Retired President (July 2011) Peak Performance Management – COO
DONALD TUCKER
Allegheny Center Alliance Church – Pastor of Pastoral Care
WILLIAM WOLFE
Retired
Honorary Members
DONALD L. FOSTER
Principal at Manor Associates
JOIN THE TEAM
Make a Difference in Pittsburgh
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference,
join us in helping transform the lives of homeless men, women, and children
who walk through our doors.
“Once you walk through the doors at Light of Life, you will never be the same.” – Tunch Ilkin
Available Positions
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