Pittsburgh Presbytery - Mission Agencies

Northside Common Ministries

UNITED WAY #1476
1501 Brighton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-323-1163

MISSION

NCM is created in obedience to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ, to feed the hungry, clothe and naked, and receive the stranger, and in response to the prophetic call to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.

CURRENT PROGRAMS

Pleasant Valley Shelter (321-4272) provides emergency shelter to twenty-five men each night. In addition to shelter, the men receive food, clothing, health care, counseling, mentoring, and spiritual direction.
The Community Food Bank (412-323-1170) serves approximately 500 families each month. Food is also provided on an emergency basis.

HISTORY

Northside Common Ministries was founded in 1982 by a group of churches to meet the increasing need of the homeless population. Shortly thereafter, the food pantry began as a "homeless prevention" program.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Vicki Ozanick, Food Pantry Director; Ray Brooks, Permanent Housing Director; Renee Hill, Executive Assistant; Jay Poliziani, Executive Director

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONGREGATIONAL OR INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT

Donations of food, clothing, books, audio and videotapes are always welcome.
Groups to serve nightly dinner and weekend breakfast in shelter.
A variety of worthwhile volunteer activities for all age groups; can be performed at the shelter or pantry or at the home church.

INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

Tours and lectures at the facility.
Preaching, speaking, teaching at local congregations or at community group meetings.
To make specific requests, contact the Director.

VISIT US ON THE WEB

www.ncmin.org