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Children & Youth
Child Care
Our new Child Care Center is a licensed center that provides daily child care services to the community. The program also allows young mothers to complete their education while at the same time providing a nurturing atmosphere for both the children and their parents.
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Summer Camps
In addition to our child care program, we offer youth the opportunity to participate in a variety of camp settings each summer. Many church camps offer scholarships to us. We then select youth who are interested in attending camp and provide them with transportation. The week away from home at camp is a new and enjoyable experience.
We also offer a variety of day camp opportunities to area children during the summer months. Many make their first trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo or the Carnegie Science Center because the possibility for this enrichment experience is provided by WCM.
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Summer Reading Camp
Summer Camp gives special tutoring to elementary children who need to improve their reading skills. |
Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver meals, to make friendly visits, to help with housekeeping projects or to meet special needs. Please call 412-241-8072 to find out more about how you can help.
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Social Service
Wilkinsburg Community Ministry offers several services to those in the community who need a little extra assistance. Each month we serve over 125 families through these programs.
—A Food Pantry
—Meals on Wheels
—Holiday Gifts and Food
—Clothing and Furniture
—Utility and Crisis Assistance |
If you would like to donate or volunteer for these programs, please contact us. We are always looking for assistance and our community members will appreciate it!
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Food Pantry
Food packages are distributed from the Ministry office on Mulberry
Street to those demonstrating need.
The pantry is open on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and on
Saturdays from nine until noon.
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Meals on Wheels
We provide 50 meals each day to the handicapped and to shut-ins and seniors.
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Clothing and Furniture
With a voucher, clients can choose, free of charge, from donated house wares and clothing sold at the " New To You" shop at the Christian Church of
Wilkinsburg. We also make available reconditioned furniture to families who have emergency furniture needs |
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Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver meals, to make friendly visits, to help with housekeeping projects or to meet special needs. Please call 412-241-8072 to find out more about how you can help.
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Senior Services
WCM helps senior citizens succeed in a caring, non-threatening and compassionate manner in the face of declining health or other life circumstances.
People living in the Wilkinsburg Community and members of the agency's supporting congregations are welcome to use the Wilkinsburg Community Ministry's Services For Seniors.
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Meals on Wheels
Home delivery of a hot midday meal and a bag lunch Monday-Friday. Minor diet modification is available, for example low salt or diabetic foods.
Cost: Only $15 per week. However, lower priced meals are available for those with a low income. Meals can be paid for by cash, check, or food stamps.
Eligibility: A nyone who cannot prepare meals for themselves due to illness or mobility limitations. |
Call us at 412-241-8072 to refer yourself or someone in need. |
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Case Management
A social worker is available to senior citizens and their families to provide the following:
—Assessment, evaluation, and recommendations.
—Assistance with obtaining benefits or services, such as rent rebates, insurance, PACE, or ACCESS.
—Counseling and emotional support.
— Problem solving and creative approaches to receiving or giving care. |
Phone us at 412-241-8072. |
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Information and Referral
Linking individuals, their families or pastors with agencies, services or information.
Presenting information to groups related to aging or age related needs.
Phone us at 412-241-8072.
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Energy Assistance
Due to low incomes, many senior citizens qualify for energy programs even when their accounts are paid in full. Using such programs can free money for other needs, such as medications.
WCM serves:
— As a Dollar Energy Application Site;
— As PCAP (People's Gas) Program Application Site.
— Call 412-241-8072 for more specific eligibility information. |
Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver meals, to make friendly visits, to help with housekeeping projects or to meet special needs. Please call 412-241-8072 to find out more about how you can help.
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