Meet EECM's Leadership Team and Board of Directors. EECM's Leadership Team Dr. Diona Jones President & CEO Rev. Darnell Leonard Senior Director of Children and Youth Services Dr. Nicole Harrington Chief Program Officer Jerry Parfitt Chief Finance Officer Dr. Grant Wentzel Director of Development Rev. Tracy Hudson Senior Director of Community Food Services Christina Spano Director of Housing & Employment Services Board of Directors Joan Eichner, Board Chair Grace Tan, Secretary Jeffrey Troutman, Treasurer Leslie Bates Joseph Cohen Mary Conturo Rev. Dr. Asa J. Lee Kelvin Stroud DeWayne J. Tuthill

Careers EECM depends upon dedicated staff to help fulfill its mission – people who understand and share its commitment to helping others build healthy, productive lives and to making Pittsburgh’s East End a good, safe place to live and work. Open Job Opportunities East End Cooperative Ministry, Inc. promotes the principles of equal opportunity in all decisions involving recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, and transfers and in the administration of all other personnel actions. All employment decisions will be made on the basis of each individual employee’s skill ability, merit, potential, experience, and other factors that make an employee a valued member of this organization. No applicant or employee shall be discriminated against in any way due to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or sexual preference. Contact While job requirements vary, EECM invites you to complete and submit the Employment Application via our Career Opportunities Portal . East End Cooperative Ministry Email: hr@eecm.org 6140 Station St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Fax: 412-361-5549 Phone: 412-345-7115

Learn more about EECM's Community Food Services, including the Food Pantry, no-cost Community Lunches, and what food donations we accept. Community Food Services Community Food Services offers food assistance and meals to those who are experiencing food insecurity. We rely on the generosity of neighboring congregations, businesses, and our volunteers to maintain this essential program and have the ability to provide these services to the community. Food Pantry Donations 2026 Holiday Meals Food Pantry Food Pantry Groceries are available to those who are in need through our food pantry program. We offer an array of fresh produce and dairy, as well as dry goods and shelf stable items. We recommend having means to transport the food home, as we like to be as generous as possible with the quantities of food we distribute. Clients may visit the food pantry twice a month. Donations Please consider helping the community by donating non-perishable food or monetary donations to EECM. EECM has additional purchasing power through the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Therefore, monetary contributions have more of an impact. Email development@eecm.org to learn more about donating to Community Food Services. We can accept food donations at EECM from 8am-3pm, Monday-Friday, at the loading dock driveway on the Harvard Street side of the building. Donations can also be dropped off anytime at Entrance G. Ring the bell outside of the doors for assistance. Please note that EECM WILL NOT ACCEPT opened or used food items. 2026 Holiday Meals Thanksgiving Meal - Thursday, November 19, from 11:00AM to 2:00PM EECM will serve a free Thanksgiving meal for the community. All are welcome! Location: East End Cooperative Ministry, Entrance G, 6140 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Holiday Lunch - Friday, December 18, from 11:00AM to 2:00PM EECM will serve a free, festive holiday meal for the community. All are welcome! Location: East End Cooperative Ministry, Entrance G, 6140 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Community Lunches For more information, please call 412-345-7141 or email cfs@eecm.org

Get more information on specific ways that you can volunteer, sign up to schedule a volunteer service project, or contact Director of Volunteer Services. Volunteer East End Cooperative Ministry could not operate without the help of volunteers in every service and program we provide. Every day, we rely upon selfless volunteers who give their time, their energy, and their talents to help their neighbors. See below for more information on specific ways that you can help, sign up to schedule a volunteer service project, or to contact Director of Volunteer Services Rev. Tracy Hudson. Sign Up Individual Group Volunteers should prepare the following documents: 1. Criminal Clearance form 2. Child Abuse Clearance form 3. Read the following Civil Rights Training Course and complete the accompanying Self-Certification Signature Sheet 4. If you are under the age of 18, please ensure to include your Parental Consent Form. Opportunities General Community Food Services We can accept donations at EECM from 8AM-2:30PM, Monday-Friday, at the loading dock on the Harvard Street side of the building. Ring the bell outside of the door for assistance. Call 412-345-7140 for any questions regarding donations. 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 Brand name cereal Ramen Chef Boyardee Ravioli or SpaghettiO's Peanut butter Jelly Crackers Soups/ Broths Canned vegetables: peas, corn, mixed vegetable, green beans, potatoes Canned fruit: applesauce, pears, peaches, apricots, mango, etc. Canned fish: salmon, tuna Butter Mac and cheese Pastas Sliced cheese Jello and pudding mixes Instant mashed potatoes Bags of shredded cheese Cake mixes and toppings Housing and Employment Services As guests come into our residential and education/employment programs, they need a little help getting started. Donations may be brought to Entrance G of our building, Monday-Thursday from 9AM-4PM. Please call our Housing and Employment Services Director at 412-345-7131 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 Deodorant Toothbrush and toothpaste Disposable razors Shaving cream Shampoo/conditioner Moisturizing skin lotion Foot powder Liquid or bar soap Loofa sponge Face Masks In addition to the above basket, bucket and kit, we always need: Face Masks Bar soap Disposable razors Shaving cream Shampoo Deodorant Tooth-paste Toothbrushes Sheet sets (twin beds) Pillows and pillowcases Become a Meal Provider All Community House meals are scheduled through the EECM Volunteer Coordinator, Rev. Tracy Hudson. Please call Rev. Tracy at 412.345.7124 if you have any questions about the meal schedule. Instructions for community house meals are as follows: The current meal schedule is available online at www.eecm.org/volunteer · Meal o Volunteers are responsible for purchasing the menu items, preparing and serving the meal enough for 50 residents. All residents may not be in attendance because of work or other personal reasons. They will be served their meal later. The monitor will inform you of how many late plates need to be made and set aside. o If you are a group that cannot afford to purchase a meal, you can talk to the volunteer Director about arranging to serve the meal EECM prepares on days when there is no group scheduled. o Foods preferred for the residents are healthy meals and can include basic meat/meat dishes, potatoes, vegetables, salad, brown rice, pasta, lasagna etc. o If you choose to prepare a dish that includes pork, please provide another meat as an alternative as there are some residents that do not eat pork. · Scheduling Opportunities – Volunteer groups should allot a 2 hour time commitment for preparation and serving and clean up. Below are the times to arrive and serve each meal. o Weekend Breakfast – 6:00am – 7:45am § Arrive between 6:00am and 6:30am § Serve at 7:00am § Clean up and finish by 7:45am o Weekend Lunch - 10:30am – 12:30pm § Arrive between 10:30 am and 11:15am § Serve at 11:30am § Clean up a finish by 12.30pm o Dinner – 6:00pm -7:30pm (Every day) § Arrive between 5:30pm and 5:45pm § Serve at 6:30pm § Clean up and finish by 7:30pm § Groups are encouraged plan an activity starting at 7:30 pm for an hour. Let Reverend Tracy Hudson know that you wish to do this. Activity examples are: Board games, Movie Night, Arts & Crafts, and Bingo etc. Meal Serving Check List 1. Enter the building no later than 5:45pm before serving time using the doors on the Eastminster Presbyterian Church side of Community House at the end of the parking lot, entrance G. 2. Ring the bell and someone will be there to welcome you. 3. A cart can be provided if needed when you arrive. 4. Serving utensils are available in the kitchen. Knives are not provided. You will need to bring your own knife but must take it when you leave. 5. Oven and stovetops are available for use to warm and cook food. 6. Bathroom is in the back of the kitchen along with coat rack. 7. Residents will line up to receive a meal at serving time. 8. We encourage the volunteers to eat and interact with the men and women of Community House. 9. We ask that volunteers respect the resident’s privacy and cooperate with the staff. 10. In accordance with shelter regulations, volunteers may not go to resident’s living quarters. 11. Clean up should be completed an hour after serving. 12. Arrival times are based on the time you need to prepare the meal (but no later than 6:00 for dinner) to be served by the scheduled time. Serving times are critical and it is important to be timely. If you are not able to keep your schedule, contact Rev. Tracy at 412.853.9960 no later than 24 hours before your scheduled service date. If there is an issue with volunteers and you already, have food prepared, deliver the meal by 5:45pm to the EECM Community House and contact staff at 412-345-7150 or 412-345-7130 For more information contact our Director of Volunteer Services at volunteer@eecm.org | Tel: 412-345-7124

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Children and Youth Services like EECM's Summer Camp, in-school and after-school outreach, and recreational programs, help our young people thrive. Children & Youth Services Children & Youth Services reaches out to young people in the Pittsburgh Public Schools to help them work toward a brighter future. Our programs help children and youth succeed in school, make healthy decisions, explore new interests, set personal goals, and most importantly, learn to value themselves. If you are interested in any of the following programs, please fill out this form . For more information email us at children@eecm.org or call us at (412) 345-7172. Summer Camp In-School/After-School Outreach Recreational Programs Summer Camp Summer Camp EECM Summer Camp is open to kids growing up in both the good and the challenging environments of the urban community. EECM Summer Camp provides a loving and life-empowering culture and program where kids can get away from the pressures of urban life and experience excitement and healthy fun, all while learning the life skills needed to live vibrant, long, and productive lives. Summer Day Camp offers a wide variety of recreational activities and learning experiences for youth ages 5–16 years over five weeks in July and August. For more information, email children@eecm.org or call us at (412) 345-7172. In-School/After-School Outreach In-School/After-School Outreach Project Rediscovery | ATOD (Alcohol Tobacco & Other Dru gs) Prevention Education EECM Children & Youth staff passionately work both on school campuses and in out-of-school programs teaching prevention and violence education to young people. We strategically engage kids “where they are” to equip them to be able to reduce, and even resolve, the many negative factors affecting their lives. Drug and alcohol prevention and life-skill education is incorporated into all Children & Youth programs. L5 Program | Elementary Educational Support Program The L5 Program (Lifting, Learning, Literacy, Life and Love) Elementary Educational Support and Club provides early academic supports, assistance, and intervention to educationally at-risk students through class shadowing, and one-on-one relationship building. Creation Station | Media a nd Musical Outreach Program EECM Creation Station is committed to inspiring and empowering urban youth through creative, performing, and media arts education. Using media and musical outreach programming, youth participants are encouraged to learn to read music, play instruments, and explore various cultures and musical genre. Girls Life | Enrichment and Empowerment Program The goal of Girls Life is to help girls live their best lives by providing them with constructive tools needed to navigate and negotiate today’s society and youth culture. EECM staff serves girls by mentoring, equipping and assisting girls to work toward healthy relationships with self, parents, peers, and adults. We promote positive personal development by teaching life skills, self-regulation skills, education proficiency, anger management, social interaction skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, and promoting respect for self and others in order to plan for immediate and future success. Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day This program matches middle and high-school students with professionals working in fields in which the students have expressed an interest. Past students have seen what it’s like to run a small business, work in a hospital, and be a physical trainer. Recreational Programs Recreational Programs Recreation, Gym, and Drop-In These programs strive to help youth to develop skills which they can use during their leisure time in a constructive, healthy manner. All recreation programming engages in ongoing extensive instructional techniques that aid participants in acquiring the skills needed to resist drugs, alcohol, and violence, as well as negotiate and navigate urban challenges. The recreation program includes Monday and Friday gym, ice hockey, volleyball teams, basketball teams, Drone Club, Remote Car Club, and Urban Cycling Club. The EECM and Pittsburgh Ice Hockey Program This program is sponsored by USA Hockey Together. It was implemented to introduce the sport of hockey to urban youth. The Ice Hockey program operates from Octo ber through May. Participants range from second to twelfth grade. Equipment for players is provided by Pittsburgh Ice. There are sessions for beginners, novices, and for those who are more advanced. “We’d go horseback riding and rock climbing and rafting – urban kids like me just don’t have those opportunities normally. I grew up in the East End, and this area can be pretty rough. Day camp was a place where I could come and get focused.” BRYANT/ Former EECM Day Camper-turned-Counselor

Help EECM through the Neighborhood Assistance Program and qualify for up to 55-percent tax credit for anyone with business income in Pennsylvania. Acerca de Corporate Involvement Help EECM through the Neighborhood Assistance Program and qualify for up to 55% tax credit! To learn more on Contributor Information visit here . To get started or for more information email development@eecm.org or call 412-345-7121.

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. Join East End Cooperative Ministry for our inaugural end-of-year fundraiser, Night of Inspiration. Celebrate the people, stories, and community at the heart of EECM's work while helping support our neighbors facing the impacts of poverty. Get Tickets Now! 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. Strategic Direction EECM 2025-26 Annual Report 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. 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. Read More > 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 CONTACT US Tel. 412-361-5549 eecm@eecm.org 6140 Station Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 SUPPORT US Donate Volunteer TELL US Submit Thanks for submitting! Contact Us

Learn more about EECM's Housing and Employment Services including our emergency shelter, temporary housing, recovery house, case management tools, education and employment assistance, and workforce development. Housing & Employment Services Housing & Employment Services works alongside individuals and families to help them build strong foundations like meeting housing needs to become stable or moving to higher levels of self-fulfillment through case management and employment services. Housing Services Housing Services Emergency Shelter Our shelter helps individual adults become stable by meeting their basic needs with shelter and food. Those in the emergency shelter also receive assistance obtaining benefits, accessing health care, and locating permanent housing. Once a person achieves stability in the shelter program, Case Management and the Education Employment team will work with them to build on their strengths, and develop a pathway to higher levels of self-sufficiency and self-fulfillment. For information and openings, contact EECM at 412-345-7135 or emergencyshelter@eecm.org or Allegheny Link at 1-866-730-2368 Recovery House Recovery House is a licensed 150-day program designed for adult men and women in active recovery and who are referred from a treatment facility, probation, or justice-related services. With housing being stable, the program focuses on helping individuals move into long-term recovery in the community through peer support and mentoring, case management, and work with the Education Employment team. If you are a referral source and would like to make a referral, please fill out this form and email/fax it to the information below. For more information, contact EECM at 412-345-7160 or email recoveryhouse@eecm.org . Case Management & Employment Services Case Management & Employment Case Management EECM case management is integral to all of our programs. Case management services help individuals and families meet their basic needs by focusing on permanent housing resources, obtaining income, receiving benefits, accessing resources such as insurance and health care, and connecting to other community-based resources. Case Managers also work to connect people, who call in or come to the facility, with the necessary community resources for assistance with things such as, obtaining IDs, birth certificates and Social Security Cards, finding new affordable housing, locating rental/utility assistance, and many other needs. Education & Employment (E&E) The Education & Employment program provides case management, education, housing & employment services for individuals facing the impacts of poverty. Each participant works one-on-one with the coordinator to develop an individualized employment plan focused on both obtaining and maintaining employment. Participant Time Commitment: We understand that everyone’s employment and recovery needs are different. Therefore, the time commitment for the Education & Employment program can vary for each individual. Program participation will occur on weekdays during regular business hours, and participants should expect to commit 1-2 hours per day, 1-2 days per week, for up to 10 weeks. East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) is not a treatment provider but will work with your treatment provider to help you continue in your recovery and become employed. Eligibility Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age If you are a referral source and would like to make a referral, please fill out this form and email/fax it to the information below. For more information or to request a referral form, E-mail educationandemployment@eecm.org or call 412-345-7159 E&E

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