Community Resource Center

The Focus on Renewal Community Resource Center is home to a variety of programs and services for all to explore. Need some help putting food on the table? Worried about mental health? Looking for a new career? Focus on Renewal and our partners are here FOR you.

• • Food & Nutrition Services
  • North Hills Community Outreach
  • PA Career Link

Come visit the welcoming and safe space that provides opportunities for active transformation for our neighbors to reach their full potential.

FOR Community Resource Center
500 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA  15136

Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Food & Nutrition Services

No one should go hungry.  As food prices continue to soar, many community members struggle to put food on the table.  Our Food and Nutrition Services are here to help.  Weekly Food Pantry, Emergency Food Boxes, and Senior Food Boxes are available.

Focus On Renewal recognizes that pets are an important part of families, and when hardships arise, pet owners may be faced with choosing to feed themselves or their pets.  Focus On Renewal offers a Pet Food Pantry with cat and dog food.

Critical Needs Emergency Fund Program

Qualified families that live in the 15136 zip code may receive emergency assistance up to $500 based upon funds available from the Critical Needs Emergency Fund Program. These funds can help cover items such as a major appliance repair, past due utilities, funeral expenses, and fire expenses. Proof of the amount needed or owed will need to be provided and confirmed. All funds are paid directly by Focus on Renewal to the organization being paid. If interested, please call (412) 331-1685 ext. 310 to see if you qualify.

Housing Support Program

FOR offers a variety of critical housing support services such as rental assistance, budgeting assistance, housing searches, referral services to partnering agencies, eviction prevention, and foreclosure prevention. These services play a vital role in ensuring housing stability for low-income individuals and families in McKees Rocks. By providing support in times of financial hardship, FOR helps prevent homelessness, strengthens community resilience, and fosters a sense of security among residents.

FOR also offers educational workshops, including first-time homebuyer workshops, renters’ rights workshops, and landlord-tenant forums.  These workshops are an invaluable resource for empowering residents with knowledge and skills to make informed housing decisions. These workshops enhance financial literacy, educate participants on their rights and responsibilities as tenants or landlords, and promote sustainable homeownership. By increasing housing knowledge and awareness, FOR contributes to building a more informed and empowered community.

To learn more about Housing Support Programs, please call (412) 331-1685 ext. 238.

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