NORTH BRADDOCK CARES:
Community beautification, public safety, and housing development in North Braddock. 412-824-5357
RANKIN CHRISTIAN CENTER:
The Rankin Christian Center, founded in 1904, is a faith-based non-profit organization located in the Mon Valley, east of Pittsburgh. The mission of the Rankin Christian Center is to minister to the physical, social, cultural, and spirtual needs of children, youth, and families.
Rankin Christian Center, 230 Third Avenue, Rankin, PA, 15104
Phone: 412-271-8313
E-mail: rcc "at" rankinchristiancenter "dot" org
Website: http://www.rankinchristiancenter.org/
Independent Supports Coordination:
Providing supports coordination and family support services for individuals with mental retardation living in the community. The Mon Valley Supports Coordination Program offers a wide variety of home based and communal support services for clients living in the Mon Valley area. For more information please contact 412-464-1545.
Leaders of Tomorrow:
Helping 16-25-year-olds to reach their full career potential through positive peer support, networking, and exposure to cultural and educational events, and contact with professional role models. We train members in preparing resumes, provide transportation for job interviews write letters of recommendation, and support members searching for employment. For more information please call 412-217-8313.
Faith in Action:
This program service, located in Washington, Pa., serves the frail and home-bound elderly through our training program of church volunteers. For more information please call 724-229-0785.
Family Care Connection:
In conjunction with Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Family Care Connection is a family support program promoting the health and well-being of children, family and communities. Fore more information please call 412-271-8355.
Children and Youth Program:
After-school recreational and skill-building activities for children ill a supervised setting. For children ages 6-12, we offer arts and crafts, tutoring computer training, nutritious snacks, bible study, and more. For more information please call 412-271-8313, ext. 230.
In Home Service:
We strive to prevent the destruction of the family unit and to decrease the number of children placed in foster care. Services include home-based parenting skills, including behavior management, stress reduction, problem solving, household management, home safety, and impulse control. We also offer counseling and crisis management. In addition, we bridge relationships between natural parents, children, and foster parents to create effective transitions and a positive environment. For more information please call 412-271-8313.
Family Service:
As a proud member of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we provide a 5-day per week food pantry for individuals and families meeting the income guidelines as well as emergency food assistance to those in immediate need. Other services include Fuel Assistance for individuals meeting income guidelines, Income Tax Services, and participation in the monthly Senior Citizen Food Program. For more info please call 412-271-8313, ext. 228.
Diversion East:
This particular program is provides crisis intervention to area youth and their families. The program creates a safe environment for citizens of the community by ensuring that all participants of the program are supervised by adults trained in crisis intervention. Staff will work closely with existing school systems to ensure that youth attend school daily. The program will expose participants to cultural and social events, as well as assist youth in developing self-esteem and motivation in making positive life choices. Call 412-271-8313 for more info.
Evening/Saturday Program:
This comprehensive program includes recreational social and educational activities to meet the needs of youth and young adults who are residents of Rankin and the surrounding area. Youth and young adults can participate in the Computer Room, bible study, weight lifting, fitness training, sports, field trips, and other activities. Contact 412-271-8313, ext. 230 for more info.
Pitcarin Family Support Center:
Our trained staff provides outreach and family education services for Pitcairn residents, with the emphasis on the prevention of child abuse. Pitcairn Family Support Center, housing a fully functional food bank, is a family-focused center that helps families recognize their strengths to become better community partners. For more information call 412-374-9010.
Learn and Serve America Program:
The Learn and Serve America Program is a service initiative of the Corporate for National and Community Service. Consistent with the principles and educational philosophy of John Dewey, the service learning model is designed to educate and prepare students through practical application. As defined through the National Commission on Service-Learning, service-learning "integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities." Contact 412-271-8313, ext. 243 for more info.
Housing Advocacy:
A new program service designed to assist local individuals and families in securing available local, state, and federal housing benefits. Call 412-271-8313, ext. 228 for more information.
ROTARY CLUB of BRADDOCK
The local Chapter of the international service organzation dedicated to aiding youth, health, cultural, and literacy efforts in the Braddock area. http://braddockrotaryclub.blogspot.com.
SALVATION ARMY OF BRADDOCK:
300 Holland Avenue, Braddock, PA, 15104-0238, P.O. Box 238 Phone: 412-271-2407, 2408
