WCCF
Human Needs
A FOCUS ON ENSURING DIGNITY AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL
Over fifty organizations in Washington County exist to tackle the most critical humanitarian issues facing our population, striving to ensure everyone in the county has their basic needs met and receives the care they deserve.
Impact
- In 2024, Washington City Mission provided over 47,000 nights of shelter to over 1,400 people who walked through their doors, along with over 84,900 meals and 14,300 medical clinic services.
- Blueprints serves nearly 20,000 per year through its over 30 programs and services, which include WIC, adoption and foster care, Early Learning, homeownership and financial literacy courses, and youth independent living.
- For over 30 years, TRPIL has been a voice for those with disabilities, providing advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referrals, peer support, and transition assistance to those in need.
Challenges
Federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits would have a devastating effect on Washington County, with 4,657 people projected to lose Medicaid coverage and 2,483 projected to lose SNAP. These programs primarily benefit children, older adults, and those with disabilities, all of whom already face accessibility concerns in receiving healthcare and food assistance. The loss of these programs may end up increasing the burden on charities who have already seen considerable upticks in requests for their services amid increasing economic instability.
Adding to these concerns is the county’s unemployment rate, which currently sits at 4.4%, slightly higher than the Pennsylvania average of 4%. Many potential barriers to employment were cited in our Community Needs Assessment survey, but affordable childcare and a lack of training or skills were the most frequent responses, as both can severely limit opportunities even if more jobs are available.
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Participating Nonprofits
- 25FortyPgh
- AHN Canonsburg Hospital
- ALWAYS B SMILING
- Arc Human Services
- Beyond Survival Ministries
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
- Blueprints
- Canonsburg Houston Southpointe Rotary
- CASA for Kids
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Center for Coalfield Justice
- Community Circle Food Pantry
- Cornerstone Care
- Diversified Human Services
- Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA
- Dress for Success Pittsburgh
- Face2Face Healing
- Fairhill Manor Christian Church
- Food Helpers/DBA Gr. Washington County Food Bank
- Gateway Rehabilitation Center
- Goodwill of Southwestern PA
- Healing Bridges
- InVision Human Services
- Literacy Council of Southwestern PA
- LuLu's Free Store
- McDonald Bible Methodist Church
- McDonald Volunteer Fire Department
- Meals on Wheels @ The Crossroads
- Metro Pittsburgh Youth For Christ
- Monongahela Area Revitalization Corporation
- New Life Options Pregnancy Resource Center
- PathWays of Southwestern Pa
- Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects
- Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
- Resurrection Power of Washington Pennsylvania
- Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging
- Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services Behavioral Health
- St. John 23 Interfaith Food Pantry
- Summit Legal Aid
- The CARE Center
- The Johnson-Shaw Foundation
- The Monongahela Valley Hospital dba Penn Highlands Mon Valley
- The Salvation Army
- The Trevor Popeck Foundation
- The Venetia Heritage Society
- The Washington Hospital Foundation DBA Washington Health System Foundation
- Thomas Campbell Apartments
- Transitional Employment Consultants
- TRPIL
- United Way of Washington County
- VetPets
- Vision Services of Washington-Greene
- Washington City Mission
- Washington Lions Club
- Watchful Shepherd USA
- Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Washington County Nonprofits
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