Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter
Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter accommodates the needs of 25 men and male-identifying individuals who are homeless every night of the year. NCM staff assists the shelter guests in various ways to provide a structured environment and to support their progress. The shelter opens at 4:30 p.m., providing clients with safe, secure sleeping quarters, a hot shower, and a warm evening meal. The goal of the shelter is for guests to have a plan to move beyond need to self-sufficiency.
To check for bed availability, contact the shelter Monday-Friday between 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at 412-323-1163, or email info@ncmin.org
Northside Food Pantry
The Northside Food Pantry provides a week’s worth of food for over 950 food-insecure individuals and families each month. It has become a pillar of support for the Northside community. Its volunteers are one of the primary drivers of success for allowing it to run as smoothly as it does for such a comprehensive operation. Among local area food pantries, it is the largest single client of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Healthcare for the Homeless
Healthcare for the Homeless provides free, complete medical care to any guest in our housing programs, including follow-up and specialist referrals. Any homeless individual can meet with a doctor, nurse, counselor, pharmacy intern, and psychiatrist to discuss services such as check-ups, prescription medications, scheduling medical appointments, and referrals to other services.
Free Store
Everything in this store is completely free. We offer clothing, hygiene products, and household goods, along with winter essentials like blankets and outerwear. To ensure there is enough for everyone in our community, we kindly ask that your selection is limited to 5 clothing items and 5 non-clothing items per visit.
Community Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shelter Guest Hours: Monday-Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Drop-In Center
Support Services Available:
- Showers (Women: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Men: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
- Laundry
- Light lunch and snacks
- Coffee and water
- Warm shelter
- TV and games
- Free store
- Assistance with Housing Opportunities
*Drop-In Center is capped at 10 people.
Goodwill High School Equivalency Test Preparation
To learn more about GED classes, please contact Goodwill’s Welcome Center at welcome@goodwillswpa.org or 1-877-499-3526.