Below are updated Pittsburgh-area resources for Military members, families, veterans and retirees:
*Please Note: This article and the links within are for informational purposes only and do not reflect any endorsements by the Center for Military Medicine Research or the University of Pittsburgh. All links go to an external website that are not maintained by the Center for Military Medicine Research or the University of Pittsburgh.
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Resources for Military (active and reserve) and families in the Pittsburgh Area (as of June 13, 2019)
Commissary at 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
• Location : 89 Soldiers Lane, Coraopolis, PA 15108 (next to the Army 316th Expeditionary Sustainment
Command)
• Hours/Contact info: Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM-6 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-7 PM; 412-375-6310
• Manager: Jody Hoffman, jody.hoffman@deca.mil
• Website: https://www.usar.army.mil/377thTSC/316thESC/
Exchange at 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
• Location: 89 Soldiers Lane, Coraopolis, PA 15108 (next to the Army 316th Expeditionary Sustainment
Command)
• Hours/Contact info: Tuesday-Saturday, 830 AM -6:00 PM; 412-329-7979
• Manager: Jaqueline Lucarelli, lucarellij@aafes.com Website
• https://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchange-stores/United%20States/PA/Coraopolis/Coraopolis-Moon-
Express-1072104?searched=true&state=Pennsylvania
Exchange at 171st Air National Guard
• Location: Building 105, 300 Tanker Lane Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108, 412-776-7662
• Hours: Monday-Friday , 9 AM-4 PM
Barber Shop at Exchange at 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
• Location: In the entrance to exchange
• Hours/Contact info: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM-6:00 PM; 412-329-7979
Barber Shop at 911th Airlift Wing
• Location: 911th Airlift Wing, business 376,Building 300,
• Hours/Contact info: Monday-Friday: 9 AM-4:30 PM AF drill weekend, Saturday, 630 AM-12:30 PM; Call for
app't, 412-418-9210
ID Cards/Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)- Strongly urge to call each site to
confirm machines are working, staff available and to make appointments.
To make appointments on line: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ For locations near NOSC, Click
“Make Appointment”; Drop Down Menu from Select a State to “PA”; Drop Down Menu from Pick a City to
“Coraopolis”; Select any of the locations which come up; Select the dates available (in green) you wish to
schedule for; Select the time available you wish to schedule for; Enter your personal data and click “Submit”
Additional locations for obtaining I.D. cards can be found at:
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/appj/site?execution=e1s1
316th Sustainment Command
• Location: 99 Soldiers Lane, Moon Township, PA 15108 Business 376 near the airport and the 911th Air Reserve
Wing.
• POC: Dawn Cronin, CAC/DEERS Operator, 412-604-8319, dawn.d.cronin.ctr@mail.mil.
• Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4 PM Appointment only. It is suggested you call in advance to check operating
hours and ensure you bring the proper documentations before making the trip.
Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Pittsburgh
• Location: 1265 Rocky Lane, Moon Township, PA 15108 (aboard 911th Airlift Wing)
• Hours/Contact info: Monday-Friday by appointment 9:00 A.M-3:00 PM. Make appointments on-line. Call
412-776-4000 to confirm if a walk-in can be accommodated. Confirmation of required documentation is
suggested when setting up your appointment.
911th Airlift Wing,
• Location: Business 376, Bldg 300, Rm 106A,
• Hours/Contact info: T-TH-F , 7:30 AM-11 AM (appointment required); 412-474-8526.
171st Air National Guard
• Location: 300 Tanker Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108,
• Hours/Contact info: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 A.M.-2:40 PM, (no Thursday afternoon). Call to confirm staff available,
appointments recommended. 412-776-7485.
Army Corp of Engineers, Pittsburgh District:
• Location: Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Ave
• Hours/POC: By appointment only, CAC cards ONLY, no I.D. cards for dependents/retirees. 412-395-7162
or 412-395-7559
Legal
• To hire an attorney, contact the Lawyer Referral Service, www.acbalrs.org, 412-261-5555. If your income is
very low (and the criteria varies), you can reach out to the following resources for reduced price or free services.
• Modest Means Program, www.acbalrs.org/About/Afford-an-attorney.asp, 412-261-5555. Provides
referrals to reduced-fee and flat-fee attorneys for certain legal problems.
• Neighborhood Legal Services Association, www.nlsa.us. 412-255-6700; Toll Free: 866-761-6572.
Telephone Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Office Hours: Monday-
Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m
• Pro Bono Center of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, www.pittsburghprobono.org,
412-402-6677. Barbara Griffin, Esq., Director, 412-402-6668.
• Veteran's Leadership Program Western Pennsylvania, www.vlpwpa.org, 412-481-8200. Provides
referrals to Neighborhood Legal Services Association amongst the many services they provide (housing,
employment, financial counseling, etc.).
• Veterans Legal Clinic¸ 412-363-8761. Provides legal advice to veterans on a variety of legal issues,
including obtaining benefits to which the veteran may be entitled. No criminal law or family law..
• Veteran’s Court Allegheny Court: http://www.hsao.info/services/justice/veterans.htm POC: Dan Kunz,
Duquesne University School of Law, kunzlaw@comcast.net, kunz575@duq.edu 412-396-5287 Designed
to promote community-based mental health treatment in lieu of incarceration for veterans who
have been charged with a misdemeanor and/or non-violent felony in Allegheny County. JRS provides
service coordination services for only veterans who are not eligible for Veteran Affair benefits.
• Veterans Court Mentors Needed: POC: Ray Amelio, Veterans Mentor Program, Veterans Leadership
Program, 724-316-0575, amelior@vlpwpa.org Serve as a mentor to a veteran under Veterans Court
supervision. Minimum qualifications: Veteran or currently serving; commitment for 1 year; contact the
veteran at 1-2 per month; law abiding citizen with no current charges or under court or probation supervision;
adhere to Veteran’s Court protocols; complete screening process, on-line training, court orientation;
1 year sobriety; no psychiatric hospitalizations within the past year.
• JAG 911th--during AF drill (UTA) weekends, 412-474-8840 military issues or 412-474-8681 civilian issues.
Very limited services available.
• JAG 171st: Sometimes available during the week besides 171ST drill weekends. 412-776-7528;
412-776-7529
• Veterans Legal Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Dave Coogan 517-410-4873, coogan.dave@gmail.-
com. He is a student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is open to assisting Service
Members (he may have some limitations) and will work to refer members if he can’t help.
• Allegheny County Bar Association's Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Daniel Kunz,
412-396-5287, kunz575@duq.edu sits on this committee. He is with Duquesne University School of Law
and Veterans Court.
Family Support Centers
The Army Strong Community Center at the 316th Sustainment Command has transitioned to the Army
Reserve Family Programs' Virtual Installation: Fort Family at www.arfp.org.Fort Family 24 x 7 x 365; 866-345-
8248. Open to veterans and reserve members of other services. Not available to active duty members or
families.
316th Sustainment Command Family Support:
• Location: 316th Sustainment Command, business 376 near the airport and the 911th Airlift Reserve Wing,
99 Soldiers Lane, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Ms, Bobbie Schrumpf bobbie.j.schrumpf.civ@mail.mil,
910-598-7525
• Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)--geared towards Army but provides services to all.
• Ms, Bobbie Schrumpf Support Coordinator, bobbie.j.schrumpf.civ@mail.mil, 910-598-7525
• SOS delivers on the Army’s commitment to Families of the Fallen. SOS connects families
with resources and provides an emotional link to the Army. SOS services surviving Families
for as long as the Family desires.
• The Support Coordinator links surviving families with local resources which meet their
particular needs as well as providing immediate and ongoing emotional support.
911th Airlift Wing
Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC)
• Location: 2475 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108-4403.
• POC: Rob Ree, robert.ree.1@us.af.mil Bldg 210 Room 203, 412-474-8544; 412-474-8410,
• Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30 AM - 3 PM. Saturday & Sunday UTA (drill) Weekends 7 AM-4 PM
hours
Air Force Casualty Office
• Location: 2475 Defense Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108-4403
• Office: 412-474-8558 or 412-474-8559
• Hours: Monday through Friday 630 AM -4 PM.; Saturday's of UTA Weekends 6:30 AM-3 PM
171st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard, Family Support/Financial Counselor
Family Support Center
• Location: Bldg; 300, Rm 155, 300 Tanker Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108-4249
• Office: 412-776-7365
• Hours: Call for availability. Unit works 9 hours and off every other Monday. Drill Weekends the office is
open.
• POC: Deborah J. Krall, deborah.j.krall.civ@mail.mil
Personal Financial Counselor: The Financial Counselor works with families to help manage financial needs
such as debt management, locating financial consultants and investment planning.
• Location: 171st ARW
• Office: 412-443-5743
• Hours: Appointments requested
• POC: Stephen Stephen M. Fineman, ChFC Personal FinanPFC6.PA.ANG@Zeiders.com
Pennsylvania National Guard--Member and Family Support, open to ALL services members and families,
Family Assistance Centers (FAC)
• Location: Family Assistance Centers (FAC), 13 throughout PA in National Guard Armories. For a complete
list of FACs throughout the state or country: http://www.jointservicessupport.org/FP (info on the program),
specific locations: https://www.jointservicessupport.org/spn
• POC: Cheryl Fink, CSMS/2nd Brigade 28th INF, cheryl.a.fink2.ctr@mail.mil, 835 5th Avenue, Coraopolis PA
15108; 412-203-1002, ext 208; cell: 717-821-4668 (cell)
• Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, FACs are also available on drill weekends.
Services: FACs staff by FAC Specialists provide information and referral to resources and benefits available
within the military network, within local community and at state and national level. Programs include. Family
Readiness, State Child and Youth, Joint Family Support Assistance, Military Family Life Consultant, Personal
Financial Counselor, Survivor Outreach Services, Transition Assistance Advisors, Resilience Risk Reduction
and Suicide Prevention, Behavioral Health, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response. Yellow Ribbon and
Employment Outreach are additional resources offered by State Family Programs Branch.
FAC Six Essential Services offered by FACs include but not limited to:
1) Legal Resource and Referrals - Assistance with Power of Attorney/Wills, Service Members Civil Relief
Act, USERRA, ESGR
2) Financial Resource and Referrals - Understanding military pay; referrals for financial assistance grants/
loans; referrals for personal financial management training
3) TRICARE Resource and Referral - Assistance with TRICARE Medical and Dental applications; identifying
medical service providers; claims assistance
4) ID Cards and DEERS - Assistance with obtaining dependent ID cards through nearest RAPIDS Centers
5) Crisis Intervention and Referral – Emergency assistance with sensitive issues
6) Community Information and Outreach - Assistance with Child Care resources, employment and career
resources and VA benefits resources etc.
911th Airlift Wing Services
Lodging--http://www.pittsburgh.afrc.af.mil/
• Location: 911th Airlift Wing, business 376
• 412-474-8230, DSN 312-277-8320.
• Cost: Single Room (1 full bed), $60.00, Suite (queen bed, pull out sofa, kitchenette): $69.00
Fitness Center
• Location: 911th Airlift Wing, business 376
• Hours: Mon-Thurs 6:30 AM-5 PM, Friday, 6:30 AM-4 PM. AF Drill (UTA) weekends: Sat: 5:30 AM-9 PM;
Sun: 5:30 AM-2 PM
• 412-474-8245
Recreational Equipment Rental/Pavilion Rental
• Location: 911th Fitness Center, 911th AirliftWing, business 376
• 412-474-8245
Information Tickets Tours (ITT)
• Provides reduced price tickets for events, amusement parks (Kennywood, Disney Land/World, Pittsburgh
Zoo, Sandcastle, etc)
• Location: 911th Fitness Center, 911th Airlift Wing, business 376
• 412-474-8245
Space Available (Space A) Travel
• 171st Air Refueling Wing (KC-135): 412-776-7608, recording of flights, 412-776-7531, 937-257-7741
• 911TH Airlift Wing: No flights available at this time, transitioning to C-17, expect it will be a year (late 2019)
before any Space A travel available.
• Air Mobility Command (AMC) website: https://www.amc.af.mil/
Counseling/Suicide Prevention/Housing/Employment/Miscellaneous Assistance
Military One Source: 800-342-9647; http://www.militaryonesource.mil Among it many services, Military
OneSource offers free, confidential non-medical online counseling sessions via secure live video. Video nonmedical
counseling is provided by a professional with a master’s or doctoral degree (in psychology, counseling,
social work or marriage and family counseling) and a license to practice independently.
National Suicide Prevention Hot Line: 800-273-8255, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/, 24/7 every day,
confidential. WEBSITE has many resources including help for the survivors of those lost and chat capability.
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 and press 1; text: 838255; https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 24/7
every day, confidential. WEBSITE has many resources especially for veterans, service members, family
members and friends.
Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania: 2934 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201;
412-481-8200, http://www.vlpwpa.org Provides a wide range of services to military members and veterans
including housing, financial counseling, employment assistance.
Veterans’ Place: 945 washington Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 412-363-0500, https://www.veteransplaceusa.
org/ Mission is to empower Veterans’ transition from Homeless to Home, ending the cycle of
homelessness to become engaged, valuable citizens who contribute to their communities. Offers Veterans’
Assistance Center and assistance with employment, transitional housing and micro housing.
PAServes: 855-838-7744 http://paserves.org: A Greater Pittsburgh’s coordinated network of public, private,
and non-profit organizations working together to serve veterans, transitioning service-members, and their
families. It is a coordinated network of service providers in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and equip the service
providers with the technological and informational resources needed to efficiently and effectively guide service-
members, veterans, and their families to the most appropriate services and resources. Service available,
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM. Outside of office hours, can begin the request process by utilizing the website.
Heroes Supporting Heroes”: http://www.heroessupportnetwork.com A network for military and veterans
and families. Helps you find numerous resources in the area including discounts for military and veterans,
housing, etc and connect your needs with the resources in the community. Open to all veterans, active, reserve,
retired military.
Duquesne University Military Services Program: POC: Linda Pasqualino Military Services Coordinator,
412-396-6562 https://www.duq.edu/about/centers-and-institutes/psychology-clinic/military-services Provides
free counseling and support to military service members who have served or who expect to serve in the Iraq
and/or Afghanistan conflicts (OIF/OEF), to the veterans of those conflicts, and to the families and loved ones
of the those involved. Members and families and other loved ones of those who are active duty as well in Reserve
or Guard units are also eligible to receive services. The Duquesne Program also provides help to any of
those who might be struggling with the invisible wounds of war: traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress
injury, and military sexual trauma. The Military Services Program also offers help to those having questions
about, or difficulty with, the cycles of deployment, homecoming, or reentry into civilian life.
Psychological Health Outreach Program (Navy Reserve): POC: Ben Vanauken, 866-535-8538, ext 290,
benjamin.vanauken.ctr@navy.mil; Jessica Lupardus, 866-535-8538, ext 292, jessica.lupardus.ctr@navy.mil
Mission is to ensure that reservists have full access to appropriate psychological health care services, to increase
resilience and to facilitate recovery which is essential to maintaining a ready military force. Able to
identify resources for housing, employment, childcare, etc.
Be There Peer Assistance Line: 844-357-7337 or text,480-360-6188 or chat at https://www.betherepeersupport.org The Department of Defense Be There Peer Support Call and Outreach Center provides resources and support for everyday problems to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves and their family members. The center staffs with veterans and military spouses as peer specialists, who answer calls with compassion drawn from their own military-life experience. Not a crisis line but rather a resource for other assistance
VA Centers: Pittsburgh: 2500 Baldric Rd, Suite 15, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, 412-920-1765. After hours, 24/7,
1-877-927-8387. www.va.gov/rcs White Oak Vet Center--2001 Lincoln Way McKeesport PA 15131, 412-678-
7704; Dubois Vet Center--100 Meadow Lane Suite 8 DuBois, PA 15801; 814-372-2095 Wheeling Vet Center--
1054 East Bethlehem Boulevard Wheeling, WV 26003; 304-232-0587 Morgantown Vet Center--34
Commerce Drive Suite 101 Morgantown, WV 26501; 304-291-4303
Centers provide info on services provided, eligibility, etc at locations based on zip code entered into website:
https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Services.asp Readjustment Counseling Services including marital/
family counseling, military sexual trauma counseling and referral, substance abuse assessment and referral,
individual and group readjustment counseling, employment assessment and referral, screening and referral
for medical issues including TBI, depression, etc. All services are free and confidential to eligible veterans
and current active duty, their families and significant others.
Domestic violence, child abuse and/or child neglect : Military One Source , 800-342-9647; Department of
Defense, Domestic and Child Abuse hotline 877-790-1197, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233.
Additional Employment Resources
City of Pittsburgh Employment Center
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh
Vibrant Pittsburgh
Working to ensure Pittsburgh has a diverse and inclusive workplace. Monthly job bulletin. http://vibrantpittsburgh.org.
Pittsburgh Hires Veterans:
Provides assistance with finding employment/training, doing resumes, practice interviews, job referrals, career
counseling. https://pittsburghhiresveterans.org/; 412-388-0100; Fax, 412-388-0200, email: emailinfo@pittsburghhiresveterans.
com, Location: 1333 Banksville Road, Floor 2, Pittsburgh Pa 15216
Corporate America Supports You (CASY)
Assists veterans in job search, assessing and translating veteran skills, industry skill gap training, https://casy.us/, 877-696-7226. Local POC: Crystal McFadden P: 412.345.1081, Email: cmcfadden@casy.us
Sourcing Concepts LLC: Local employment agency, no cost to job seeker. POC: Ray Luppe, focused on
hiring veterans. rluppe@comcast.net, 412-415-5000.
VA Community Employment Coordinator: Contact Mary Frances Pilarski, DNP, MSN, RN, 412-822-1272,
e-mail: mary.Pilarski@va.gov Temporarily covering position while the VA recruits a permanent person.
Veterans Recovery Center, 1010 Delafield Rd, Bdlg 69 1A116, Pittsburgh, PA 15215,
VA Pittsburgh Vocational Services: Located at H.J. Heinz III Campus, 1000 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Call VA Vocational Services, 412-822-1286, 412-822-1287. Email: VAPittsburghVocationalServices@va.gov. Open Briefings are every Tuesday from 9am-10am at the H.J. Heinz III Campus Veterans Recovery Center or via web at veteransaffairs.webex.com, Access code: 199 827 5498, Meeting password: SheU3YZx?76 OR call: 404-397-1596.
Military Spouse Employment Resources (in addition to above resources):
• SECO: myseco.militaryonesource.mil
• MSEP: msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil
• MyCAA: aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa
• Military Spouse Corporate Career Network: Mission is to increase job placement and career development
for military spouses and family members through the elimination of employment obstacles. www.msccn.org
Other Services/Resources
PA 2-1-1 Southwest, Powered by United Way, Information and Referral Hotline
Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 553-5778, or pa211.org Connect to services that help for transportation assistance, financial assistance, utility assistance, housing, legal aid, other programs for veterans.
VA Benefits/Questions/Applications/Verification of Service: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
VA Services in Pittsburgh: www.pittsburgh.va.gov/services Listing of VA services available in Pittsburgh:
VA Airborne Hazards and Open Pit Registry: .https://veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry/
#page/home The registry is a database of information about Veterans and Servicemembers collected through
a questionnaire. OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Veterans and Servicemembers who have deployed to the Southwest
Asia theater of operations on or after August 2, 1990 as well as those who have deployed to Afghanistan or
Djibouti after September 11, 2001 can use the registry questionnaire to report exposures to airborne hazards
(such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution during deployment), as well as other exposures and
health concerns.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR): Pennsylvania POC: Mrs. Theresa Arentzen, 1051
Fairchild Street, Bldg 203, Horsham, PA 19044, 215-323-7435, E-mail: Theresa.e.arentzen.ctr@mail.mil;
ESGR works to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service Members and
their civilian employers. They work to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employees’ military
commitment.
American Red Cross
Service to the Armed Forces Representative: 412-263-3100
• Emergency Communication for deployed and/or state-side service members and their family.
• Emergency Financial Assistance consideration through Military Aid Societies.
• Pre and Post Deployment workshops.
• Disaster Assistance (fire, flood…..).
• Volunteer Opportunities.
Financial Counseling:
Joe Warner, Personal Financial Counselor, 614-296-6701,,PFCIOH.NOSC@zeiders.com Generally at NOSC
at least 1 drill weekend/quarter. Check with Joe via email or phone for specific schedule.
Stephen M. Fineman, ChFC, Personal Financial Counselor, Appointments requested. PFC6.PA.ANG@Zeiders.
com Phone: 412-443-5743, Office located at the 171ARW, 300 Tanker Road, Coraopolis, PA 15208
Bruce Nieman, ChFC. Personal Financial Counselor, Appointments requested, PFC.pittsburgh.ANG@Zeiders.
com Phone: 412-742-2190, Office located at the 316TH Army Sustainment Command, 99 Soldiers
Lane, Coraopolis, PA 15208
The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh: http://hflapgh.org , 412-422-8868, Offers interest-free
loans on a nonsectarian basis to residents of Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Butler, Beaver and Armstrong
Counties who may not qualify for assistance through other institutions.
Defenders of Freedom POC: Anna M. Cehelsky, Cell: 412-303-7074. http://defendersoffreedompa.us
Primary mission is to support post 911 veterans in their transition to civilian life and to assist in emergency
situations. Will help with rent, utility payments and repairs to name a few. Veterans who are requesting assistance
can send an email, along with their DD214 and explanation of their request and supporting documentation
to assistance@defendersoffreedompa.us.
Operation Troop Appreciation: Sherry D. Einhaus 412-973-1831, sdeinhaus@comcast.net
Operation Troop Appreciation, provides wish-list items for deployed troops including morale booster items as recreational items and welcome home gifts for veterans' families including emergency assistance and transportation.
Operation Homefront: www.OperationHomeFront.org, local contact: Michael Sabatasse, 724-947-3947, michael.sabatasse@operationhomefront.org Financial assistance to families of deployed and transitioning service members and post 9/11 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. Primarily targeted to E1-E6 service members. Financial assistance is provided in the form of grants, not loans, paid directly to the vendor.
Military and Family Courtesy Lounge: Pittsburgh International Airport, Airside Terminal. C-54 gate area.
Staffed by volunteers, hours vary. Open to active duty, reserve, guard retirees and veterans and families.
Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc: Details and application info: http://www.lpinc.org/programs/community-leadership-
course-for-veterans The Community Leadership Course for Veterans™ (CLCV™) initiative aims at
leveraging the skills and experience of post 9/11 veterans for the betterment of the broader Pittsburgh region,
our opportunities and organizations. Leadership Pittsburgh is recognized as the premier source for identification
and connection of leaders across sectors with issues, each other, and with community needs/opportunities.
Through participation in the six month long course, CLCV class members have the opportunity to develop
a greater understanding of our region, meet with business and community leaders, as well as utilize their
leadership skills to accomplish a community impact project in partnership with a local non-profit organization.
From April to September, this course provides participants with the exposure, experiences and connections
that prepare them to tackle the challenges of our community. Bi-weekly sessions cover topics such as corporate
landscape, nonprofit landscape, history of Pittsburgh, savvy networking and more. The knowledge and
associations obtained through CLCV can provide committed participants access to the platforms needed to
take on leadership roles within Southwestern Pennsylvania communities. Applications due first Friday of February.
Tickets for Veterans/Military Members/Family Members: Info/sign-up: https://www.vettix.org/ Vet Tix *
provides tickets to events with the goals of reducing stress, strengthening family bonds, building life-long
memories and encouraging service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and
American life. Vet Tix provides tickets to all branches of currently-serving military and veterans, including immediate
family of troops KIA. Vet Tix secures tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, educational
and family activities across the nation. VetTixers sign up online and service is verified. VetTixers request tickets to events that interest the service member/family and they then pay a small delivery fee to receive their free tickets.
Tutoring Assistance Military Families Eligible for DoD Tutoring Program (info and account set up) Online tutoring and homework help including studying, test prep, proofreading and more. For K-12 grade students. Some adults are also eligible for college and career transition help.
Military Teen Chat Application https://www.milteenchat.com MilteenChat App is an initiative using mobile to empower military adolescents. The App is Free and was designed by military youth as a community resource to cope with and overcome the challenges unique to military adolescents. Security measures have been included in the App. Parental approval is required.
On-line Public Schools/Courses: K12 offers military discount (15%) for online private schools and K-12
courses. Free public-school option. For more info, k12.com ,855-900.9142 Insight PA is the vendor for K12 in Pennsylvania, 844-243-0726, Please self-identify as military.
Military Family Network™ http://www.militaryfamilynetwork.com/, local POC: Ms. Megan Turak,
412-531-1978.mturak@militaryfamilynetwork.com Military Family Network works with the military, government,
organizations,businesses and military families to create a community of expert and trusted resources
both online and off. Using this information, military families can build their own personal support networks, get
connected, customized to their family needs, and increase their readiness and well being.
Child Care: If active duty and eligible for fee assistance, Child Care Aware at http://www.childcareaware.
org.
Emergency Crisis Child Care: Jeremiah’s Place, http://jeremiahsplace.org/ 412-924-0726 6435 Frankstown
Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, Provides emergency care for children ages 0-6 for a few hours or a few days
based on the needs of the family. Primary focus at Jeremiah’s place is to keep children safe and to provide a
safe and supportive solution for families in need. Jeremiah’s Place is in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh
and is staffed by trauma informed caregivers and socials workers. All services provided by Jeremiah’s Place a
free, available 24 hours a day, and most importantly, judgment free. Emergency child care needs can include:
Hospitalization, Funeral, Homelessness, Domestic violence, Military deployment, Job interview, Unsafe child
care, Emergency respite.
Canyon Heroes http://canyonheroes.org Serves veterans by providing an adventure therapy experience--
hiking and rafting the Colorado River to help heal the psychological wounds of war. Trip participants are supported
on their journeys by professional counselors with experience with the military community. Adaptive
outdoor recreation, combined with professional counseling, can help veterans adjust, decompress and shed
the complex responses that are related to everyday events.
The Lilac Springs Veterans Services Project. POC: Marsha and Anthony Pedone, 814-282-9380 lilacspringspa@gmail.com, http://lilacsprings-vets168.com/organization/ Free 3 day breakaways for combat vets and partners/combat single vets/family caretakers Allegheny Division of Veterans Services: Soldiers and Sailors Museum/Hall 4141 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412-621-4357,
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Veterans Charity - Non Profit Organization for Veterans | WWP (woundedwarriorproject.org) Local: POCs; Priscilla Palmer, 412-385-5323, David Cain 412-385-5325, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, WWP serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. Family members of these warriors are also eligible for free WWP programs and services.
Other military family support resources - https://www.wirefence.co.uk/military-family-support/
Discounts for Military—encourage you to ask and pass on to me bozdechvpm@aol.com of any discounts
you should discover. The listing below does not reflect an endorsement of any particular company/vendor.
Always worth asking—-discounts sometimes vary by location, if in uniform, dependents eligibility, etc.
General list of stores offering military/veteran discounts: https://militarybenefits.info/military-discounts/
Advanced Auto Parts: 10% Show veteran or military ID; dependents also eligible. https://help-desk.advanceautoparts.com/s/article/Does-Advance-Auto-Parts-offer-a-Military-discount-for-service-men-and-women
Auto Zone: 10% off in store only. Show veteran or military ID.
Guaranteed Rate Affinity: Home loans. No lender fee on VA loans for veterans, current service members.
https://www.grarate.com/article/waived-va-loans Local POC: Jennifer Muraco, VP of Mortgage Lending, O:
724.912.0060 C: 412.204.6864,jennifer.Muraco@grarate.com
Hofbrau Haus: 20% discount on food. Show veteran or military ID. Discount location dependent with locations
throughout country, www.hofbrauhaus.us/locations.com Pittsburgh location: Southside Works, 2705
South Waters Street, Pittsburgh,PA 15203, https://www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com/
Home Depot: 10%. Show veteran or military ID
Lowes: 10%, Show veteran or military ID
Homes for Heroes, Inc.
A licensed real estate company with the largest nationwide network of affiliate real estate specialists and local
business affiliates; committed to providing easy ways for the heroes to save on a home, and on every day
home-related purchases. A portion of Homes for Heroes’ earnings is donated to the Homes for Heroes Foundation,
a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides assistance to heroes in need via local non-profit charities. You must
be enrolled with Homes for Heroes and be represented at closing by a Homes for Heroes real estate affiliate
to be eligible for Hero Rewards (cash back) 866-443-7637 or 866-4-Heroes. https://www.homesforheroes.-
com/ Realtors, Lenders, and Title company, and Inspector affiliates pay to be members of Homes for Heroes
and they agree to pay a referral fee as a way to give back to the heroes. When purchasing a home the heroes
save on commission with the Realtor and the amount of savings depends on the price of the home, $500
on the fees charged by the lender, $150 on the title service, and $50 on a home inspection if they are a
Homes for Heroes Affiliate. When selling a home, heroes receive a 25% credit on commission at closing. The
Frequently Asked Question section on the website addresses most of these questions and you have access
to Hero Reviews and a video called Our Story. In addition you are able to click on the About section and read
those pieces of information about the Home Buying and Selling Program, the Foundation, the people who
started the company etc. All of this can be accessed without signing up as a hero. https://www.homesforheroes.
com/ Some of the local real estate agents (as of 12 Mar) participating: Deb Reddick, ReMax 360
Realty, 412-638-9886, debreddick.remax@gmail.com; Linda Bailey, Keller Williams, 724-315-5822, lindabailey@
kw.com; Donna Robinson, Berkshire Hathaway, 724-316-5704, donna.robinson@thepreferredrealty.com
Oakmont Bakery: 10%, show military (active, reserve, retired) ID
Wholey;s Seafood: 10% on Monday. show military (active, reserve, retired) ID
Miscellaneous Services:
Rover: Pet care/sitting/walking/boarding/day care, etc: https://www.rover.com/pittsburgh--pa--dog-boarding/
Updated/complied by Jamelle Price, July 1, 2022. Please send any suggestions/updates/corrections to me at jap260@pitt.edu
Achieve TMS: This is a team of psychiatrists who encourage people to acknowledge their strength and determination when seeking a solution for depression, stress, and a sense of loss or loneliness. Achieve TMS is in-network with TriWest to help military dependents get the help they deserve in a non-invasive way. We would like to be more accessible to all military personal and their dependents as an alternative resource. Click the link for more information. Achieve TMS for Military Dependents