A birth certificate is an official legal document that summarizes a person's birth record. In Pennsylvania, a birth certificate is printed on specialized security paper and contains a raised seal. This document is frequently used… read more
PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh has two offices in Allegheny County to support job-seekers, employers, and community partners. The Downtown Career Resource Center and the Forest Hills Career Resource Center provide basic and individual… read more
SkillUp™ PA was launched to provide access to free, online job skills training to Pennsylvania residents. The program features career pathways, training recommendations, badges and certificates of completion, and is accessible 24… read more
PAHousingSearch.com is a free, online rental and homeownership service that links people who need housing with the housing they need. Property providers can list available apartments or homes at any time, which means our listings… read more
Register to vote in the next election here. read more
Looking for affordable, high-quality technology? You’ve come to the right place! We specialize in refurbished laptop and desktop computers, internet solutions, and tech accessories at unbeatable prices for customers who meet our … read more
POWER offers a full range of gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment and support services just for women. We believe that empowering women leads to healthy families and strong communities. Research shows that a woman is most… read more
The Warmline is staffed by mental health consumers who provide support to peers by telephone. All phone calls received are kept confidential and callers remain anonymous. Our Telephone Support Specialists are trained to actively … read more
The Pennsvlvania Utility Law Project (PULP) provides information, assistance, and advice about residential utility and energy matters affecting low-income consumers. Our mission at PULP is to assist Pennsylvania's low-income resi… read more
Partner4Work is the workforce development organization that connects funding, expertise and opportunities for employers, job seekers, agencies, and policy makers to develop a thriving workforce in the Pittsburgh area. We offer ke… read more
The work of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project does not stop after litigation. Returning to society after spending many years incarcerated can be a tremendously difficult process, and limited resources are provided to those who w… read more
We provide assistance to incarcerated people and their families, work to ensure vital support networks are kept alive while someone is incarcerated, and provide a window into the closed world of prisons, exposing and addressing t… read more
Our ReWork program supports individuals, particularly women, as they transition back into the workforce following incarceration and/or recovery from substance use disorder. Specifically designed for these groups, our curriculum f… read more
Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to b… read more
PCSI has started offering specialized assistance to those who are re-entering the workforce after involvement with the Criminal Justice system. PCSI is founded on the mission to bridge the gaps of poverty to strengthen Individual… read more
Pittsburgh Prison Book Project is an all-volunteer non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh that sends reading and educational materials to prisoners across Pennsylvania. PPBP is a project of the Thomas Merton Center and the B… read more
A handbook guide for reentering your community with 3 checklists: for before your release; just after you return home; and later, when you're settled in. Reentry can be a complicated process – others have felt the same way. But m… read more
Reentry MythBusters are a first product of the Federal Interagency Reentry Council. They are essentially fact sheets, designed to clarify existing federal policies that affect formerly incarcerated individuals and their families… read more
This toolkit was developed as a resource to help young people in juvenile corrections and treatment programs prepare for reentry and success in the community. The purpose of this guide is to encourage you to begin thinking and … read more
Reimagine Reentry aims to address the barriers faced by returning citizens by embracing a holistic, strengths-based approach and providing support in several areas. Our goal is to work with returning citizens for three years. We … read more
Old tattoos can be a painful reminder of a life left behind. By removing them, we help our clients erase daily reminders of darker past days, leaving room for brighter futures and a better version of themselves. We provide thousa… read more
Renewal's Work Release Program is designed to facilitate the reintegration process by providing a meaningful, practical action plan, recognized industry wide as a model for managing this critical element of the transition process… read more
Here, individuals may request a copy of their state rap sheet. The criminal record repository can tell the individual who else is legally entitled to have access to his or her record. Requestors desiring a notarized copy of a Cri… read more
ResumeHelp is the world’s go to destination for resume and career resources. If you’re on the job hunt and need a new resume, you’ve come to the right place. Our goal is to help job seekers feel confident in writing and formattin… read more
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments generally are not payable for months during which you’re imprisoned for committing a crime. This includes when you’re confined … read more
Skyline Recovery seeks to assist people in transitioning from substance use by offering safe housing and a supportive environment. We at Skyline believe addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects the whole person… read more
Squirrel Hill Health Center provides patient-driven, high-quality, comprehensive, primary and preventive healthcare and support services, without regard for patients’ insurance status or ability to pay. Squirrel Hill Health Cente… read more
The Foundation of HOPE offers incarcerated individuals and returning citizens the opportunity for a new life by offering three distinct elements of a continuum of care: Chaplaincy, Pre-Release, and Aftercare. We offer chaplaincy … read more
The Open Door provides affordable, safe, and supportive homes for individuals living with HIV who are NOT eligible for more traditional housing programs. We also provide representative payee services to individuals who experience… read more
The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization and vocational training provider dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment and others who need additional supports to begin the… read more