Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (WC&S) has been a source of hope for survivors of domestic abuse for more than 50 years. By offering a holistic approach to healing, our programs and services provide the safety and support survivors deserve. We welcome survivors of domestic violence at different stages in their journey and work with them to meet their personal, individual needs.

Serving nearly 8,300 individuals each year, our mission is to meet the individual and evolving needs of those affected by domestic violence by investing in the growth of our people, deepening community engagement, and amplifying the voices of all survivors. 

What Your Support Means:
$50 can provide two hours of counseling and safety planning through our Hotline Services (via phone, text, or online chat)
$100 can provide the very first night of safety in the emergency shelter, including meals
$250 can provide nine hours of creative learning and structured activities in our Children's Advocacy Program for the littlest survivors
$500 can provide 14 hours of group counseling for survivors of domestic violence
$1,000 can provide 20 hours of free legal representation for survivors seeking Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders, child custody, spousal support, and divorce

Testimonials:

“Women’s Center & Shelter staff made me feel welcomed and powerful. They gave me encouragement and made me feel hope. I couldn’t have made it without them.”

“I just want to say that last year was a very traumatic year for me and my kids. And during that time, I was extremely discouraged and lacked confidence and support. But the Women’s Center and Shelter was the only positive encounter that I experienced in those times.”

“The shelter to me means opportunity, and grace. It can help a lot of families out of a dark place in life. The Women’s Shelter (WC&S) definitely changed my life.”

(Artwork made by survivors served by WC&S)