Life'sWork of Western PA

Life'sWork of Western PA is a non-profit organization empowering people to live the life they choose. We partner with people with disabilities, people with other barriers, young adults, children and families to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills and developing meaningful relationships.

Since our founding in 1927, Life'sWork has helped over 100,000 individuals of all ages, including those with disabilities, employment barriers, children, and families in crisis, to achieve independence and self-sufficiency.

We serve more than 2,000 clients each year, ranging from youth as young as 14 to adults, including those with various barriers to employment such as at-risk youth, single parents, people transitioning off public assistance, and families facing economic challenges.

Two key things unite the individuals we serve: 1) They all have a desire to work; meaningful employment is just as important to them as it is to everyone else. 2) Equally important, our clients take great pride in their accomplishments, and so do we! We are committed to improving lives on a daily basis for the benefit of our clients and, ultimately, for our Western Pennsylvania community.

Testimonials

I feel lucky to have met people who care this much and who help this much! The time that I spent at Life'sWork was very valuable to me. I realized my strengths, re-learned how to interact in the workplace, and established a more positive and professional outlook I'm thankful for every minute at Life'sWork, and for the people that helped me." Former Life'sWork client