Other Financial Resources

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Financial Counseling & Education

• Advantage Credit Counseling: 1-866-699-2227 or www.advantageccs.org/    
  Non-profit credit counseling organization that provides financial education for consumers and borrowers. 
• Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center: 1-800-298-0237 or FEC – Neighborhood Allies    
  Offers professional financial counseling as a free public service for everyone in Allegheny County.
• JFunds: www.jfundspgh.org  
  A network of Jewish financial support services, including HFLA.
• Mom’s Work: www.ncjwpgh.org/momswork 
  Formerly known as the Center for Women, this program empowers women who are seeking financial wellbeing or other resources in the community through education, networking and advocacy.
• Shay Port, Financial Coach: visit www.hflapgh.org or www.jfundspgh.org 
  Access a FREE financial coaching session by signing up through JFunds at www.jfundspgh.org or 323-839-6866‬, shay@shayportfinancialwellness.com
  Very experienced financial coach works with clients of all income levels. CPA. Can help people navigate utility and public financial support. Charges on a sliding scale.
• Advantage Credit Counseling: 1-866-699-2227 or www.advantageccs.org/    
  Non-profit credit counseling organization that provides financial education for consumers and borrowers.

Adoption & Fertility Related

• Jewish Fertility Foundation: www.jewishfertilityfoundation.org
  Supports hopeful parents through financial assistance, emotional support and infertility education.

General Financial Needs
Financial resources to address housing costs, utility supports, counseling, family supports, medical needs and other basic essential needs.

• Achieva Family Trust: 412-995-5000 and www.achieva.info/family-trust 
  Grants for items that improve the life of someone with a disability (i.e., home modifications, camps and recreational programs, iPads, etc.) Must have a disability.
• Bartko Foundation: www.bartkofoundation.org/index.php/apply 
  An organization who supports single minority mothers and their children who are facing financial hardship but are taking steps to become self-sufficient. 
• Beth Shalom’s Medical Devices Gemah: bethshalompgh.org/medicaldevices/ and (412) 421-2288
  Providing loans of medical devices to people in need in the Pittsburgh Area.
• Catholic Charities: 412-456-6999 and www.ccpgh.org  
  Resources may vary based on where you live and availability. General basic needs support, health services, counseling, parenting supports, and housing supports are some of the services offered. 
• Hello Neighbor: https://www.helloneighbor.io/our-programs 
  Offering a variety of support for the newest neighbors of the greater Pittsburgh area who are refugee or immigrant families to achieve self-sufficiency, build confidence and feel welcome in their communities. 
• Hugh Lane: www.hughlane.org/wellness-services/ 
  An organization who offers many free and low-cost services to individuals in LGBTQ+ communities.
• Independent Family Resource Group: www.ifrgroup.org  
  Financial assistance (living expenses and tuition) for single parents. Preference given to single parents who also are in school.
• Jeremiah’s Place: jeremiahsplace.org and (412) 924-0726
  Provides free emergency childcare services for children ages 0-6 for a few hours or a few days based on the needs of each individual family.
• Jewish Assistance Fund: 412-521-3237 and www.jewishassistancefund.org  
  Must be Jewish. Grants for critical needs like utilities, rent/mortgage, medical or dental bills, food, clothing, and other urgent needs.
• JFCS: www.jfcspgh.org  
  Provides a range of services including financial assistance for families in crisis with housing, utilities, transportation, medical, other critical issues, counseling, immigration, career development, and other services. Food pantry, including a kosher pantry available.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – LIHEAP: www.pa.gov/en/services/dhs/apply-for-the-low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap.html 
  A cash grant program for utility payments to support families living on low income.
• Neighborhood Allies: www.neighborhoodallies.org/programs/
  Offers a variety of programs and initiatives to help revitalize neighborhoods, foster economic opportunity, build capacity and advance equity across Pittsburgh.  
• South Hills Interfaith Movement: www.shimcares.org 
  Basic needs, financial wellness, family support and other resources to holistically meet the immediate needs of and empower individuals on their journey towards self-sustainability. Serving South Hills communities. 
• Squirrel Hill Health Center: squirrelhillhealthcenter.org
  Comprehensive healthcare for all income levels and insurance status, including dental.
• North Hills Community Outreach: www.nhco.org 
  Food Pantry, transportation assistance, basic essentials, utility and rent assistance and other basic needs services for individuals in northern Allegheny County.
• Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation: https://patf.us/what-we-do/financial-loans/ 
  Offers two loan programs, to meet the needs of individuals needing to purchase assistive technology tools or other related services. 
• Pennsylvania Dept. of Human Services Cash Assistance: www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/cash-assistance.html 
  PA DHS offers a variety of temporary financial support programs to families living on low income, newcomer families identifying as refugees and short term cash assistance support due to a change of life (loss of job, etc). 
• PGH2O Cares Customer Assistance Programs: (412) 555-2423
  Help for water/wastewater bill. A variety of programs for low income individuals and families.
• St. Vincent de Paul: 412-321-1071
  Clothing, food, furniture, burial, and utility assistance. Resources may vary based on where you live and availability of the resources.
• United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania: www.uwswpa.org/ 
  Offering basic needs, financial stability resource navigation and access to opportunities. 
• United Way Referral Center: call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211
  A resource navigation center for direct referrals based on unmet needs.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine: For adults: (412) 648-8616 and for children: (412) 648-8930
  Comprehensive and emergency care for children and adults by appointment Some financial assistance may be available for uninsured children.
• Women and Girls Foundation: https://wgfpa.org/our-work/community-resources/
  An organization that advocates and supports girls and women across the state of Pennsylvania. 
• YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh: www.ywcapgh.org/financial-assistance
  Offers both emergency and empowerment grants to both individuals and families to remove barriers as individuals return to self-sufficiency.  

Home Improvement or Home Purchase

• Community Growth Fund: www.cgfund.org/ 
  Offers a rehabilitation home loan program to those who reside in the City of Pittsburgh who are looking to purchase and rehabilitate a home.
• Dollar Bank The Way Home Homebuying Workshop: www.dollar.bank/the-way-home-landing 
  A private bank that offers free workshop and education videos on credit counseling services, developing financial independence and tips for preparing to purchase a home. 
• Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: www.phfa.org/programs/repairs.aspx
  PHFA offers a variety of home loan and assistance programs for home accessibility, efficiency and renovation needs.
• Neighbors Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh: 412-247-2700 or www.rtpittsburgh.org  
  RTP rebuilds homes for low-income individuals with an emphasis on seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Belief that everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home.

Legal and Mediation Support

• Allegheny County Bar Association:  www.acba.org/find-pittsburgh-lawyer  
  An available resource to find tax and debt relief attorneys in the Pittsburgh area.
• Community Justice Project: www.communityjusticeproject.org
  Provides free legal representation for low income qualifying individuals for certain legal problems, including immigration, language access, civil rights, housing, employment and public benefits. 
• Just Mediation PGH: www.justmediationpgh.org/ 
  Free, confidential and voluntary mediation services for landlords and tenant disputes.
• Locally Served: www.locallyserved.org 
  Offers free, holistic, legal representation for people and families with disabilities in Allegheny County. 
• Neighborhood Legal Services: www.nlsa.us/legal-resources/ 
  Offers resources and education for a variety of legal problems, including the categories of consumer, children and family, public benefits and older adults.  

Scholarship & Tuition

• Israel Scholarships, Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh: https://jewishpgh.org/info/scholarships/
  Financial assistance for high school and college students to travel and study in Israel.
• Jewish Scholarship Service of Greater Pittsburgh: www.jfcspgh.org/services/scholarships/ 
  A coordinated application process for financial support for qualifying local Jewish students pursuing higher education at an accredited institution. 

Small Business Resources

• Bridgeway Capital: www.bridgewaycapital.org 
  A Western PA organization that offers financing solutions and resources through their entrepreneurship hub.
• Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/research-overview/help-for-businesses/entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses/ 
  Free small business resources and support. 
• Chatham University Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship: www.chatham.edu/cwe/ 
  A resource hub for small business development including training and counseling. 
• Community Growth Fund: www.cgfund.org/ 
  Offers small business support and loans to those who qualify. 
• Entrepreneurs Forever: www.entrepreneursforever.org/ 
  Free resources for small business owners to develop, learn from each other, share resources and address challenges together.
• Honeycomb Credit: www.honeycombcredit.com/grow 
  A local investment platform for small businesses to receive funding from individual investors. 
• Invest PGH: www.investpgh.org/resources
  A local organization that supports small business needs.
• Neighborhood Community Development Fund: www.ncd-fund.org/
  Supports small business initiatives and community development projects throughout Allegheny County. 
• On Our Own Business Development Center: www.ownourown.org/resources-1 
  A business development center in Homewood in partnership with The Oasis Project and the Bible Center Church, focused on education, employment and entrepreneurship resources. 
• The Progress Fund: www.progressfund.org/ 
  A non-profit loan organization serving small businesses in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.
• Pursuit Lending: www.pursuitlending.com/ 
  A small business lender serving Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois and Nevada. 
• Riverside Center for Innovation: www.riversidecenterforinnovation.com/ 
  A collaborative small business and entrepreneur resource hub that houses the Diversity Business Resource Center and partners with KIVA, a micro-financing site for funders and entrepreneurs. This organization focuses on women, minorities, disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses. 
• Small Business Administration (SBA) Pittsburgh District: https://www.sba.gov/district/pittsburgh
  Western PA area office supporting business funding programs, counseling and more.
• University of Pittsburgh The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence: www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/ 
  Offers a range of support for small  businesses, family businesses and startups. 
• URA: www.ura.org/pages/financial-assistance-resources 
  The City of Pittsburgh’s economic development division that provides funding for businesses, residents, homeowners, nonprofits, community organizations and developers.   
• Washington County Council Development on Economic Development: www.washingtoncountypa.org  
  A nonprofit community development corporation, and small business microlender for Allegheny, Washington and other counties.
• Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation: www.wilkinsburgcdc.org/what-we-do/business-resources/ 
  Offering resources and support to businesses in the Wilkinsburg area.