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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.

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

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 Community Lunches Donations 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. Community Lunches For more information, please call 412-345-7141 or email cfs@eecm.org

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Support the Summer of Success campaign and be part of creating meaningful, lasting change for individuals and families across Pittsburgh. Your investment in East End Cooperative Ministry helps open doors to education, employment, stable housing, and critical support services that empower people to move forward with confidence and purpose. Our goal is to raise $30,000 by the end of August. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports more than 3,000 neighbors as they work toward long-term stability and independence. From May through August, your generosity fuels real opportunities, strengthens communities, and ensures that those we serve have the resources they need not just to get by, but to truly succeed. TESTIMONIALS "Individuals are empowered rather than coddled and spoon-fed. Those are environments in which I thrive personally, so the program was an excellent match for me." - Anthony I. "The pleasure and happiness I am now experiencing is very exhilarating. I am extremely relaxed and comfortable in my new apartment. Reaching total independence is all anyone can ask for. I just wanted to share my sincere thanks to the excellent staff that made this possible." - Robin P. "I am now a teacher with Pittsburgh Public Schools teaching Pre-Kindergarten. I pray that others get to experience what I did while in this program and I hope that more people recognize the importance of being in a position to make that happen! Your support will indeed make this happen." - Crystal R. "The staff at EECM welcomed me and did not judge me They listened to me. For the first time, I did not have to hide my struggles anymore. The staff continues to treat me with respect. I am forever grateful for EECM for being there for me and going out of their way to help me." - Janet W. "I was able to move out of the shelter and into my own place and able to work, the staff really helped me a lot." - Deborah W. Success Story Donald came to East End Cooperative Ministry after a successful completion of inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Donald was involved in the criminal justice system and when he came to us, he was determined to not continue the revolving cycle of jails and institutions. Donald became employed within his first month of being in the recovery house. He worked diligently on saving his money, attending dual diagnosis therapy to assist him with maintaining his mental wellness, developing relapse prevention strategies, and building a foundation for long term recovery. Donald was able to move into safe, affordable housing within three months. He is now a driver for the same treatment center he graduated from just 6 months ago. He is able to help men and women get into treatment safely and will often speak about the opportunities and resources available at EECM that helped him build his recovery and try to help others recover as well in a safe, supportive community. “This is Recovery” (Donald D.)

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Host your next event in our Community House; from programs and meetings to retreats, religious services, weddings, receptions, parties, concerts, performances, and similar family or community events. Event Space EECM provides space in Community House on a fee basis for use by faith communities, cultural groups, businesses, non-profit organizations, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, families, and individuals. In addition to hosting meetings and programs, EECM can provide space for retreats, religious services, weddings, receptions, parties, concerts, performances, and similar family or community events. For pricing and additional information please email rentals@eecm.org or call 412-345-7126 . Great Room GR_05 GR_05 1/2 The Great Room is the centerpiece of Community House, with a 25-foot-high ceiling, a floor-to-ceiling mural, and an entire wall of windows looking out into the Courtyard. This room is adaptable to a variety of uses. The rental includes a pre-function lobby with a dedicated entrance. Capacity is variable depending upon the layout, up to a maximum of 118 persons. Courtyard Courtyard Courtyard 1/1 The Courtyard is an open green space in the center of Community House. There is an eight-foot-wide covered patio on three sides that shelters outdoor seating. This space can be rented alone or in conjunction with adjacent spaces. The Courtyard can accommodate up to 60 persons. Chapel 2024Chapel 2024Chapel 1/1 The Chapel is located just beyond the Station Street entrance of Community House. This serene space offers gentle lighting and comfortable seating. The Chapel windows open directly onto the Courtyard. The space is furnished with upholstered chairs, tables, and a lectern. The Chapel can accommodate up to 36 persons. Board Room BR_4 BR_4 1/2 The Board Room is located just off of the main lobby of Community House. This conference and meeting space features a large central table with seating for 16 to 18. Additionally, there is casual seating and support furniture. The Board Room can accommodate up to 24 persons.

Need Assistance? Food Food Pantry The food pantry is open Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-10:30am & 11:30am-1:30pm at Entrance C on Harvard Street. Closed holidays. Read More > Housing Emergency Shelter For information and openings, contact EECM at 412-345-7135 or emergencyshelter@eecm.org or Allegheny Link at 1-866-730-2368. Recovery House For more information and openings, contact EECM at 412-345-7160 or recoveryhouse@eecm.org Read More > Employment Education and Employment Resources For more details, contact 412-345-7159 or educationandemployment@eecm.org Read More >

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

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.