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Duquesne and Community Assistance Resources

A collection of resources available in the local community for meeting a variety of needs. Developed as a Capstone project for the DEI Certification program.

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Housing Assistance

On-Campus Resources

The following offices and resources are available for at Duquesne for housing assistance.

Resource Name Contact Person Location on Campus Website/URL (Opens New Window)

Student Housing

Office of Residence Life (Email) Assumption Hall https://www.duq.edu/life-at-duquesne/housing-and-dining/housing/index.php

 

Off-Campus Resources

Select the tabs below to view housing assistance resources available in the following Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

Note - information below is adapted from this resource from Allegheny Link (Opens New Window) (from December 2022). Things like bus routes and hours of availability may be subject to change.

Downtown

Shelter

To Request a Bed

Evening/Weekend Intake

Phone

Bus Routes

Curfew Once Enrolled

Wheelchair Accessible?

Genders Accepted?

Second Avenue Commons

700 Second Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Call or walk-in to inquire about space. Yes 412-775-9001 52L, 53L, 56, 57 None Yes All-Inclusive (Male, female, transgender, or non-binary)

East Liberty

Shelter

To Request a Bed

Evening/Weekend Intake

Phone

Bus Routes

Curfew Once Enrolled

Wheelchair Accessible?

Genders Accepted?

East End Cooperative Ministry

6140 Station Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Call or walk-in to inquire about space. No guarantee walk-ins will have a bed.

Monday through Friday.

No 412-345-7135 71B, 71C, 74, 77, 82, 86, 88 6:00 PM (Exceptions can be approved.) Yes All-Inclusive (Male, female, transgender, or non-binary)

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Shelter

To Request a Bed

Evening/Weekend Intake

Phone

Bus Routes

Curfew Once Enrolled

Wheelchair Accessible?

Genders Accepted?

McKeesport Downtown Housing

523 Sinclair Street McKeesport, PA 15132

Call for vacancy information and intake appointments on Mondays No 412-664-9168 55, 56, 59, 60, 61C, P7 None Yes All-Inclusive (Male, female, transgender, or non-binary)

Team PSBG Low Barrier Shelter McKeesport

523 Sinclair Street, Rear (Down Rainbow Steps)

McKeesport, PA 15132

Call to inquire about space. Yes (24/7, 365) 724-244-6565 55, 56, 59, 60, 61C, P7 10:00 PM Yes All-Inclusive (Male, female, transgender, or non-binary)

North Side

Shelter

To Request a Bed

Evening/Weekend Intake

Phone

Bus Routes

Curfew Once Enrolled

Wheelchair Accessible?

Genders Accepted?

Light of Life

234 Voeghtly Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Call or walk-in (10 AM - 4 PM) to inquire about space. No 412-803-4120 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, 12, 05, P13, 16, 17 6:30 PM Yes Male, transgender male, or non-binary

Pleasant Valley

1601 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Call from 10-11 AM to request a bed. Arrive from 3-4 PM to complete intake. Only in emergencies 412-321-4272 13, 15, 16 7:30 PM (Exceptions for employment) Yes Male, transgender male, or non-binary

Strip District

Shelter

To Request a Bed

Evening/Weekend Intake

Phone

Bus Routes

Curfew Once Enrolled

Wheelchair Accessible?

Genders Accepted?

Project Journey

2934 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Call or walk-in for vacancies and intake.

As needed 412-321-4272 13 None No Female, transgender female, or non-binary

Uptown

Shelter

To Request a Bed

Evening/Weekend Intake

Phone

Bus Routes

Curfew Once Enrolled

Wheelchair Accessible?

Genders Accepted?

Bethlehem Haven

903 Watson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Call for vacancies and to schedule potential intake.

5 PM - 10 PM weeknights. Weekends when possible. 412-391-1348 (x283) 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 65, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D 10:00 PM (Exceptions for special circumstances) Yes Female, transgender female, or non-binary

Family Links

1601 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

FOR AGES 18-24 ONLY

Contact shelter to schedule an intake appointment.

Yes

412-924-0500 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C 11:00 PM Yes All-Inclusive (Male, female, transgender, or non-binary)

Online Resources

The following online resources for housing assistance are available below.