2009-10 Annual Report - North Hills Community Outreach

Families Served 4,915 families served, some at multiple locations 2,408 at Millvale Satellite; 1,588 at Allison Park; 1,502 atNorth Boroughs SatelliteFood Pantries (1,248 families) 731 families used the Allison Park pantry 515 families used the North Boroughs Food Pantry at AGHSuburban Campus 146 older adults received extra food through SeniorCommodities $416,179 in food and grocery certificates was distributedthrough our two pantries and emergency food in Millvale;an additional $111,140 worth was shared with otherpantries and agenciesUtility Assistance (1,472 families) 1,285 Duquesne Light and 29 Columbia Gas customerswere enrolled or maintained in Customer AssistancePrograms 251 $1 Energy applications were completed, resulting in$87,577 in grants for families in need $30,831 was paid to utility companies to prevent shut-offsor restore service for 98 families, funded in part by ARRAthrough the Allegheny County Department of EconomicDevelopment and the City of Pittsburgh’s HomelessnessPrevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP)Seasonal Sharing Projects (1,313 families) 567 children received new backpacks and school supplies 351 families selected free winter coats 660 families received a complete Thanksgiving meal 517 families were given utility and grocery credits throughSharing Holiday Warmth 880 children received new toys, games and sportingequipment for the holidays 446 families received Spring Share candy baskets and foodcertificates $202,073 in financial and inkind assistance was providedEmergency Assistance (382 families) $245,557 in financial housing assistance was provided for215 families; $183,187 of this amount was funded by HPRP $13,872 was used to provide car repairs, insurancepayments, gas cards and bus passes 40 low-income families received new energy-efficientappliances worth $18,500 through a partnership with St.Vincent de Paul $3,363 in prescription, dental and vision assistance wasprovided for 24 un- and underinsured individualsMost years we experience a significant shortage of foodpantry donations in the summer and early fall. This yearwas no exception. We put out the call for help, and ourgenerous community came through—as always! As aresult of the tremendous Saturday response from donors,we are now typically open one Saturday morning permonth to accept donations.Help for Struggling FamiliesThis year, NHCO was one of eightorganizations to receive funding fromUnited Way of Allegheny County to assistfinancially struggling adults and families.The United Way funds agencies that arewell-managed, well-governed by a volunteerboard, financially sound, and demonstratemeasurable results for a population withgreat needs. NHCO’s United Way contributorchoice code is 2357.-2-