Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

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$20,000 Goal

Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (WC&S) has been a source of hope for survivors of domestic abuse for more than 50 years. By offering a holistic approach to healing, our programs and services provide the safety and support survivors deserve. We welcome survivors of domestic violence at different stages in their journey and work with them to meet their personal, individual needs.

Serving nearly 8,300 individuals each year, our mission is to meet the individual and evolving needs of those affected by domestic violence by investing in the growth of our people, deepening community engagement, and amplifying the voices of all survivors.

What Your Support Means:
$50 - Help a survivor to start their healing journey by providing two hours of emotional support, safety planning, and resource referral through our Hotline Services (via phone, text, or online chat).
$100 - For survivors in potentially lethal danger, you can provide the first night of safety for them, their children, and their family pets in the Emergency Shelter, where they receive all basic necessities, case management, and advocacy.
$250 - For survivors who don’t need Emergency Shelter but do want to participate in a support group or individual therapy, you can provide seven hours of wellness services.
$500 - For any survivor who needs court accompaniment or help securing a Protection from Abuse order (PFA), you can provide 14 hours of legal advocacy.
$1,000 - For the littlest survivors, you can provide nearly one week of creative learning, structured activities, advocacy, and safety in our Children’s Advocacy Program.

Testimonials:

“Women’s Center & Shelter staff made me feel welcomed and powerful. They gave me encouragement and made me feel hope. I couldn’t have made it without them.”

“I just want to say that last year was a very traumatic year for me and my kids. And during that time, I was extremely discouraged and lacked confidence and support. But the Women’s Center and Shelter was the only positive encounter that I experienced in those times.”

“The shelter to me means opportunity, and grace. It can help a lot of families out of a dark place in life. The Women’s Shelter (WC&S) definitely changed my life.”