Pittsburgh Presbytery - Mission Agencies

Off the Floor Pittsburgh

901 Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-937-6320

MISSION

To strengthen families, improve their quality of life, and reduce the pain and indignity of extreme poverty in the greater Pittsburgh region by recycling good used furniture and delivering it free of charge to families that otherwise would be eating and/or sleeping on the floor.

CURRENT PROGRAMS

Off the Floor Pittsburgh seeks to witness to the love of God through encouraging people in life and livelihood by:

Improving the living conditions of the poor by providing needed basic home furnishings

Witnessing to God’s purpose in our lives through prayer, service, encouragement and distribution of the New Testament

Revitalizing local church families through hands-on participation in active local mission

Partnering with local churches to identify volunteers, appropriate furniture, and other support

Partnering with selected social service agencies to identify families with extreme furniture needs

HISTORY

Off the Floor Pittsburgh was founded by Mary Jane McCarty, R.N., Ph.D. in August, 2004 as a mission agency of the Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. Since its inception, Off the Floor Pittsburgh has:

Delivered needed furniture to 545 families and individuals throughout Allegheny County

Improved the living conditions of 1,099 children

Coordinated the efforts of over 330 volunteers in ministry to the needy

Received financial and volunteer support from at least 16 churches of various denominations

Received used furniture and other in-kind items from 1,000 individuals and businesses

Established referral partnerships with 40 social service agencies whose clientele matches the target families

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONGREGRATIONAL OR INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT

Local congregational support has been critical to the growth and success of the ministry. Congregations are encouraged to field a team of volunteers to pick up and deliver furniture to needy families; to promote the ministry in programs and publications; and to consider financial support to help grow the ministry.
Off the Floor Pittsburgh provides a local mission opportunity for local churches and its Mission, Men’s, Youth and other groups to participate together in life-changing service to their less fortunate neighbors and to discover God’s involvement in the world.
Except for one part-time employee, Off the Floor Pittsburgh relies completely on volunteers to manage the ministry. It provides extensive opportunities for individuals of all ages, male and female, skilled or unskilled to participate in hands-on mission to demonstrate the love of God and serve the needy. Volunteers can work from home, in committees, or at the warehouse. All volunteer time and efforts are deeply appreciated.

INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

Speakers and presentations are available for church programs, professional organizations, small groups, etc.
Literature and other information is available on request.

VISIT US ON THE WEB

www.offthefloorpittsburgh.org