Light of Life

Light of Life provides food, shelter, and hope to the the homeless.

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🧠Mental illness can make it incredibly difficult to maintain stable housing, secure employment, and access essential services. At Light of Life, we provide mental health support, counseling and a caring community to help individuals address the root causes of their homelessness.

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Here are a few snapshots from our Prayer Walk for the Homeless this past Saturday!

We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who joined us in lifting up the homeless, our city, and Light of Life in prayer. Your presence and prayers make a real difference in our community.

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Another game in the books and 2 more touchdowns scored by our Black & Gold! 🏈 This brings our new donation total to $2,000 for @lightoflife 🖤 💛 Here we go!

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Our Food Pantry served 10,000 meals last week to our neighbors in need!

We're committed to ensuring every family has access to nutritious food so no one has to face hunger alone. Our Food Pantry is one way we provide a lifeline for those who need a helping hand.

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Our Executive Director, Rev. Jerrel T. Gilliam, and our Women's Shelter Manager, Lateresa Blackwell, were honored at the Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards! This award honors Pittsburghers who embody the virtues of faith and courage through their impactful work in our community

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Our annual staff and client picnic last weekend at Moraine State Park was a hit!☀️ These experiences help to deepen relationships, strengthen trust, and remind us all of the joy that comes from simply being together and having fun.

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You're invited to a powerful morning of prayer at our Prayer Walk for the Homeless on Saturday, August 24th, from 9 AM - 12 PM! 🙏
Learn more and register for this free event using this link:https://t.co/6ZzWE6VuSu

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Our Women and Children's program enjoyed a full day at Idlewild and SoakZone yesterday! 🎢🌊

Opportunities like these for our families to bond and connect are made possible through our Mission. Together, we are building stronger individuals and families.

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Watch a full recap of our annual Day of Hope outreach event! It was a beautiful day of community and connections while enjoying a picnic in the park.

https://t.co/HHh3neDXVC

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Ready to rumble?! 🏈🌟 Touchdowns for Hope is back! We're donating $500 per touchdown scored by our favorite black & gold team, including pre-season games, to @lightoflife Mission. Catch the first pre-season game this Friday at 7 pm and check back weekly for updates!

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THANK YOU for donating, sharing, and caring yesterday during @PittsburghFdn #OneDay Critical Needs Alert. With your support, we were able to raise over $70,000 to provide food, shelter and hope to our neighbors facing homelessness.

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There’s 5 hours left to make a big difference today, Pittsburgh!

A $500,000 prorated match through @PittsburghFdn #ONEDAY increases the impact of every dollar donated if you give before 11:59 PM tonight: https://t.co/jjCnMjqojK

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Today only, the @PittsburghFdn prorated $500,000 match through #ONEDAY ensures that your gift goes further in helping us provide access to shelter, clothing and other necessities, and life-transforming programs.

Make a difference today: https://t.co/dYZxOU4LXb

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Today, all of Pittsburgh comes together to support basic needs and essential human services through @PittsburghFdn #ONEDAY!

Let’s make a difference together!: https://t.co/OkfjXkMcED

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Don't forget! @PittsburghFdn #OneDay is just around the corner.

Funds given tomorrow will help Pittsburgh nonprofits like Light of Life meet our neighbors in need with food, housing, mental health care, and other necessities.

Pre-schedule your gift: https://t.co/JtcPVvr6OY

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Thank you, @PittsburghPG , for sharing this valuable insight from our executive director, Rev. Jerrel T. Gilliam.

Read Jerrel's op-ed calling for a compassionate response to address homelessness using the link below.⬇️https://t.co/dZ0CVm25tz

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Get ready for #OneDay (Aug. 6), a special 24-hour campaign organized by @PittsburghFdn to raise funds to support basic needs and help essential human services maximize their impact through a $500,000 matching fund.

Pre-schedule your gift here!: https://t.co/4WS9CZ61kx

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Summer at Light of Life is in full swing, and our Women and Children's Program is bursting with LIFE!🌈🦋

Each day, the our families engage in activities that foster growth and connection. Recently, they took field trips to Living Treasures and Round Hill Spray Park!

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Through @feedthechildren, @FedEx interns joined us to pack backpacks for the children in our programs, and those from our partner organizations to prepare for back to school!#FedExCares

Each bag was filled with:
🎒School Supplies
🧼Hygiene products
🧃Meal Kit

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Our team has been distributing ballcaps to our guests at our Day Center! These caps will provide essential sun protection during the summer heat, helping everyone stay cool and comfortable. 🌞🧢

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