What We Do
Impact
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Unique Guests Served: Emergency Shelter
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Pounds of Food Distribution: Food Pantry
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Meals Provided: Kitchen & Food Pantry
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Essential Needs Distributed: Donation Center
Programs and Services
Since 1952, Light of Life has been serving Pittsburgh's homeless population through meal ministry, safe shelter, and life recovery programs.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Light of Life offers emergency shelter services at our Voeghtly Street Shelter for men, women and children seeking meals, shelter, showers, access to mental health services, and more.
Homemade Meals:
- 8-9 a.m. – Breakfast
- 12 p.m. – Lunch
- 5-6 p.m. – Dinner
Voeghtly Street Shelter is located at 234 Voeghtly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Contact Number: 412-258-6100
STREET OUTREACH SERVICES
Light of Life’s Street Outreach Team visits homeless encampments daily to check on their health and wellbeing, and provide resources and services through:
- Transportation back to Light of Life’s Emergency Shelter to access meals, shelter and showers
- Assistance in obtaining Identification cards and birth certificates, housing, employment, clothing and hygiene products
- Case Management
- Fellowship Activities
- Community Clean-Ups
Light of Life’s Street Outreach Team is located at 234 Voeghtly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Contact Number: 412-258-6100
MEN'S LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
Light of Life offers Christ-centered programs for people ready to transform their lives through complete life-recovery. We offer multiple programming options based on individual needs including:
- Men’s Long-Term Recovery Program
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- High Commitment Shelter
- Men’s Life Recovery Program
- Mental Health Program
Programs are located at 665 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Contact Number: 412-258-6100
WOMEN & CHILDREN'S LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
Light of Life offers Christ-centered programs for people ready to transform their lives through complete life-recovery. We offer multiple programming options based on individual needs including:
- Women & Children’s Long-Term Program
- Sister’s Recovery House
- Scattered Sites Housing
Programs are located at 665 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Contact Number: 412-258-6100
OUTREACH CENTER
The Outreach Center brings several key programs under one roof, making our services more effective and impactful. The facility houses: the Donation Center, Food Pantry, Free Store and Off the Floor Pittsburgh.
The Outreach Center is located at 720 E. Lacock Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Contact: 412-258-6100
Locations
Voeghtly Street Shelter
234 Voeghtly St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.803.4100
Services include:
Shelter for Men, Women and Children
Hot Meals
Community Resources
Case Management
Off-Site Housing Assistance
Clothing & Hygiene Products
On-Site Support Agencies
First Aid
“Today I’ve learned that I am no longer lost but am found. He will never leave me. He has a purpose for the broken hearted. I am forever grateful for the Light of Life helping me see the light through the darkness.”
-Light of Life program Graduate
Our Mission
We transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness through the love of Christ.