HEARTH was founded in 1989 after a group of service providers identified affordable housing as the foremost-unmet need in the area. The group raised almost $1 million to renovate a space to launch services and opened its doors in 1995. In 1997 North Hills Affordable Housing became HEARTH (Homelessness Ends with Advocacy, Resources, Training, and Housing). Now, 30 years later, HEARTH recognizes domestic violence and mental health issues as two of the most common causes of homelessness for women with children.

HEARTH provides safety for families escaping domestic violence and other traumas, offering not only transitional housing but also the comprehensive wraparound services critical for lasting stability. As one of just a few transitional housing providers in Allegheny County, HEARTH addresses the interconnected challenges of homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty through a holistic approach. Our programs include secure housing, mental health treatment, employment readiness, and financial literacy -all tailored to meet the unique needs of the women and children we serve. HEARTH also fulfills basic needs for families - food, clothing, child care and transportation.