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For many of the individuals it serves, EECM provides the necessities of life: a hot meal, a safe place to sleep, and food for the family. For others it is a support system to work toward recovery, or to find one-on-one assistance in making positive change in their lives. Food Pantry and meals. This summer, your GENEROSITY creates real opportunities that TRANSFORMS LIVES and lead to long-term success and stability. Help Create Opportunity The Future of EECM East End Cooperative Ministry is charting a bold course forward. Our newly adopted Strategic Direction will position the organization for sustained growth, expanded impact, and long-term success. Guided by this plan, EECM will expand essential services in housing, food security, education, and crisis support, while investing in a strong, mission-driven workforce and volunteer network. We will prioritize financial sustainability to ensure uninterrupted services and build an inclusive organizational culture that empowers staff, volunteers, and partners alike. Through strategic action and community-centered leadership, EECM is advancing a future where stability, dignity, and opportunity are within reach for all. Click the link on the right to read more about EECM's Strategic Direction. Learn more. Who We Are East End Cooperative Ministry changes the lives of people facing the impacts of poverty. Whether offering food assistance to those who are experiencing food insecurity, working alongside those experiencing housing insecurity and barriers to employment, or reaching out to young people to help them work toward a brighter future, EECM is always here. A message from our President/ CEO Welcome to East End Cooperative Ministry. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our organization, our mission, and the communities we are privileged to serve. Whether you are a donor, volunteer, community partner, congregational member, advocate, or someone seeking support, I am grateful that you have chosen to connect with EECM. For more than five decades, East End Cooperative Ministry has stood alongside individuals and families facing the challenges of poverty, hunger, housing instability, unemployment, and recovery. Our work is rooted in a simple yet powerful belief: every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, hope, and the support necessary to thrive. As President and CEO, I am honored to lead an organization that is committed not only to meeting immediate needs, but also to creating pathways toward lasting transformation. At EECM, we understand that real change happens when we move beyond addressing symptoms and focus on creating opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build healthier communities. My leadership philosophy is grounded in transformational leadership. I believe that organizations are most effective when they inspire others through vision, collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to purpose. This approach guides how we serve our community, engage our stakeholders, and invest in the future of EECM. Today, our priorities are clear. We are focused on strengthening food security, expanding housing stability and recovery support services, enhancing workforce development opportunities, investing in children and youth, and building a financially sustainable organization capable of serving future generations. Equally important, we are committed to strengthening our organizational infrastructure, increasing transparency, and ensuring that every investment entrusted to EECM creates meaningful and measurable impact. I believe that strong organizations are built on trust. That is why we remain committed to open communication, responsible stewardship, and authentic partnerships with our donors, volunteers, community leaders, congregations, foundations, corporations, and public partners. Your support allows us to continue changing lives every day, and we do not take that responsibility lightly. As we look toward the future, I am excited about the opportunities ahead. Together, we are building an EECM that is stronger, more innovative, more sustainable, and more responsive to the evolving needs of our community. The challenges facing our neighbors are significant, but so is our collective capacity to create meaningful change. I invite you to join us on this journey. Whether through giving, volunteering, advocacy, partnership, or simply sharing our story, your involvement helps make transformation possible. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being part of the EECM family. Together, we are creating opportunities, restoring hope, and transforming lives. Thank you! Dr. Diona Jones President and CEO East End Cooperative Ministry Community Food Services Hundreds of people living in our community don’t know where their next meal is coming from. EECM provides services for those experiencing food insecurity. Food Pantry Service Hours Monday - Friday 8:30-10:30am 11:30am-1:30pm Read More > Housing & Employment Services Housing & Employment Services works alongside individuals and families to help them build strong foundations - meeting housing needs first so they can become stable and then EECM works to move them to higher levels of self-fulfillment through case management and employment services. Read More > Children & Youth Services EECM programs reach out to young people to help them discover and work toward a more promising future. The variety of programs offered help children and youth to succeed. 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Find out how to make a difference through monetary and in-kind donations to EECM's many community programs and services. DONATE NOW Your gift feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless, and supports the young people in our community. Your support makes a difference. Please make a gift today. All donation information is held in the strictest privacy . Help us create a community of opportunity in Pittsburgh. NEW! BECOME A MONTHLY SUBSCRIBER When you become a monthly supporter, you choose the program your gift supports—whether it’s Community Food Services, Children and Youth Services, or Housing and Employment Services. Each month, you’ll receive a brief email update showing how your generosity made a difference, including the services provided and the neighbors whose lives were impacted. Your steady support helps ensure our services are available every day for those who need it most. Sign up using our online donation form or mail-in form below. MONETARY DONATIONS $5 provides over $25 in purchasing power for Community Food Services $25 buys one person a week’s worth of groceries in our food pantry $150 pays for a warm bed and services for the night $500 provides education and job training for an unemployed adult $1,000 sends a child to our 5-week summer day camp Donate online Donate by mail Monetary Donations IN-KIND DONATIONS Would you like to donate food or other items? The EECM Wish List can help you decide what to donate. Like cash, these donations can be tax-deductible. If you would like to donate, take a look at our Wish Lists below to learn our most current and urgent needs, and to arrange a time to drop off your donations. For information regarding donations, grants, and partnerships, please contact Dr. Grant Wentzel, Director of Development Director, at development@eecm.org or 412-345-7121. We are unable to accept clothing donations. If you have used clothing to donate, we recommend taking it to East End Community Thrift, located at 5123 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224. They can be reached at 412-361-6010. Wish Lists Wish Lists Community Food Services Wish List Donations to EECM's Community Food Services may be brought to the EECM Food Pantry from 8AM-2:30PM, Monday-Friday, and will be accepted at the loading dock, on the Harvard Street side of Community House. Email James Soffietti, Community Food Services Manager, to schedule: jamess@eecm.org. Please note that EECM WILL NOT ACCEPT expired or opened food items. FOOD DRIVES are a great way to help EECM, and can be done in your neighborhood, school, or place of work. You could do a general food drive for non-perishable goods or you can focus on a single item. Food Pantry Needs Pancake syrup Crackers Soups/ Broth Jelly Brand name cereal Ramen Chef Boyardee Ravioli or SpaghettiO's Peanut butter Canned vegetables: peas, corn, mixed vegetable, green beans, potatoes Canned fruit: applesauce, pears, peaches, apricots, mango, etc. Canned fish: salmon, tuna Butter Jello & pudding mixes Instant mashed potatoes Mac & cheese Pastas Sliced cheese Bags of shredded cheese Cake mixes and toppings Other essential items we can always use include: Reusable Grocery/Tote Bags Individually Wrapped Rolls of Toilet Paper Diapers and Baby Wipes (many of the over 500 families we provide groceries for each month have infants) Housing & Employment Services Wish List As guests come into our residential and education/employment programs, they need a little help getting started. Donations may be brought to the entrance G next to the parking lot, Monday-Thursday from 9AM-4PM. Please call Nicole Harrington at 412-345-7164 to schedule a drop-off. Below are three easy projects to help those on the road to regaining their independence. New Home Basket Please donate a laundry basket filled with the following items: · Home cleaning items with a roll of paper towels or reusable cleaning towels · Laundry detergent · Bath towels and washcloths · Toothbrushes and toothpaste · Liquid hand soap and dispenser · Liquid dish soap · Dish rags and dish towels · Bathroom cleaning supplies Cleaning Supplies Bucket Please donate a clean bucket filled with the following items: · Dish soap and scrubbing pads · Dust rags · Roll of paper towels · Window cleaner · Toilet bowl cleaner · All-purpose cleaner · Dish rags and dish towels Men's / Women's Personal Hygiene Kit Please donate a reusable bag filled with the following items: · Deodorant · Toothbrush and toothpaste · Disposable razors · Shaving cream · Shampoo/conditioner · Moisturizing skin lotion · Foot powder · Liquid or bar soap · Loofa sponge In addition to the above basket, bucket and kit, we always need: · Bar soap · Disposable razors · Shaving cream · Shampoo · Deodorant · Sheet sets (twin beds) · Pillows and pillowcases

EECM Strategic Direction 2025-26 Our Mission EECM changes the lives of people facing the impacts of poverty. Our Vision To break the cycles of poverty, addiction, hunger and homelessness. Our Core Values Opportunity, Transformation, and Hope Strategic Impact: The Future of EECM The Strategic Direction will position the organization for continued, long-term growth and success. By implementing this Strategic Direction, EECM will: 1. Expand services to meet growing community needs in housing, food security, education, and crisis support. 2. Strengthen its workforce and volunteer network to enhance service delivery. 3. Secure long-term financial sustainability to ensure a continued Mission impact. 4. Foster a thriving, inclusive organizational culture where employees, volunteers, and stakeholders are engaged and empowered. Through bold leadership, forward-thinking strategy, and unwavering commitment, EECM will build a stronger, more resilient future for individuals and families facing the impacts of poverty. Strategic Priorities 1. Enhance Programming to Meet Evolving Community Needs EECM will refine and expand its core services to better address the urgent needs of individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing instability, food insecurity, and systemic barriers to success. Key Strategies Strengthen Human Services: Expand emergency shelter, food assistance, housing support, and crisis intervention to serve more individuals in need. Advance Education & Prevention Programs: Enhance youth mentorship, career readiness, financial literacy, and violence prevention programs to break cycles of poverty. Elevate Volunteer Engagement: Expand and professionalize our volunteer program to increase community participation and service delivery. Foster Strategic Community Partnerships: Deepen collaborations with businesses, congregations, educational institutions, and nonprofits to enhance program effectiveness. 2. Strengthen Infrastructure to Sustain Organizational Excellence EECM will invest in its physical, technological, and human capital infrastructure to effectively meet growing service demands. Key Strategies Enhance Volunteer Engagement Systems: Implement new strategies to train, recognize, and retain long-term volunteers who support EECM’s mission. Improve Facilities & Capital Assets: Develop a facility improvement plan that ensures safe, functional, and welcoming spaces for clients and staff. Leverage Technology for Efficiency: Modernize data systems, case management tools, and program evaluation methods to streamline operations and improve impact tracking. 3. Achieve Financial Sustainability & Resource Development EECM will secure diverse, sustainable funding sources to ensure long-term stability and growth. Key Strategies Diversify Revenue Streams: Strengthen individual giving, corporate partnerships, and grant funding to reduce reliance on government sources. Enhance Donor Engagement & Stewardship: Build stronger relationships with donors and funders through impact storytelling and transparent financial reporting. Develop a Long-Term Financial Strategy: Establish an endowment fund and financial reserves to safeguard EECM’s future sustainability. Increase Organizational Visibility: Implement strategic branding, marketing, and outreach initiatives to expand awareness and attract new funding opportunities. 4. Foster a People-Forward Culture Rooted in Mission and Excellence EECM will create a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned organizational culture that supports staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. Key Strategies Strengthening Internal Culture & Leadership Development: Foster a work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Expand Workforce Development: Strengthen HR policies to attract, retain, and develop highly skilled and mission-driven staff. Deepen Board Engagement & Governance: Enhance board recruitment, training, and governance best practices to strengthen organizational leadership. Promote Equal Opportunity and Access for staff, volunteers, and clients while advocating for systemic change in the community.

Every year, as March (hopefully) brings green back to our city , we invite our community to take part in something simple, joyful, and deeply impactful: Share a Shamrock . With the purchase of a digital shamrock in honor or memory of someone you love, you help fill our virtual “field” with symbols of hope while directly supporting our Community Food Services program. By sharing a shamrock, you help us provide groceries to more than 11,000 individuals each year through our food pantry and serve three nutritious meals every day to residents staying in our Emergency Shelter and Recovery House. Each shamrock added to our digital field represents the compassion of our community. Whether you dedicate one to a friend, a family member, a colleague, or simply as a gesture of generosity, your gift helps ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. This season, we invite you to Share a Shamrock and grow something meaningful. Together, our field will bloom!

East End Cooperative Ministry is temporarily halting its Community Meals program starting January 19. The daily lunch open to all in the community at no cost will no longer be available for the foreseeable future. With limited resources and funding, EECM is concentrating its efforts on its food pantry, where the need has surged dramatically throughout 2025 as more neighbors slipped into food insecurity. “This was not an easy decision,” said Dr. Diona Jones, President and CEO of EECM. “After realizing our economic position, we decided that it was in the best interest of the people we serve to amplify our efforts in the pantry vs. the community lunch. We hope to bring the Community Meals program back in its entirety once funding stabilizes.” The decision comes after a tumultuous year of funding cuts and delays, which impacted the operation of the Community Meals program. Rising costs to keep the kitchen open also played a part in the decision. EECM will still provide daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all residents of its Recovery House and Emergency Shelter. Anyone in need of groceries may visit the EECM food pantry from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every weekday. To learn more about EECM and its programs, visit eecm.org . For more information regarding the Community Meals program closure, please email Emily Wentworth, Associate Development Director, at emilyw@eecm.org .