My Story…
Running is something that gives me a sense of peace. When you run all over Pittsburgh though, it is hard to notice those struggling with poverty and homelessness. Light of Life Rescue Mission is a place that can provide some peace to those struggling. I have seen the Light of Life Rescue Mission set up safe places to sleep in the freezing winter month that extended beyond their inside shelter. I have seen the lines of people waiting to take solace in a warm meal. I have seen the pantry outside their building stocked with personal care items. The Light of Life’s Street Outreach Team visits camps and downtown areas daily to provide our homeless neighbors with critical resources and to build connections. They also have a Day Center where homeless men, women, and children can come to receive a warm place to sit, snacks and water, prayer, and any other resources they need.
Last year, Light of Life served 250,000 warm meals, 8,000 individual sheltered nights for men, 155 regularly sheltered families, and 1,300 Thanksgiving meal baskets prepared. They have expanded to a 3rd active service building and are close to achieving their goal to transform a donation building into a 4th service building. One of the ways they are able to provide so much support to the Pittsburgh community is by charitable donations. Please join me in supporting the Light of Life Rescue Mission as I participate in the Pittsburgh Marathon as a charity runner.
Description
Since 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, continues to transform lives for women, children, men, and families experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction. Light of Life is the place where hope and healing meet. We are igniting transformation through truth-based programming with our continuum of care and the love of Christ. Our goal is to restore those in need to healthy members of our community.
Last year, the impact we made together included:
- 377,000+ meals, between 300-350 meals a day
- 130 beds available in both buildings across all programs
- 3 chapel services for those in need every day
- 153+ in our Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Programs
- 1,500 Thanksgiving donner baskets provides to families in need
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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May 06 | AP | Undisclosed amount |
May 01 | Liv | $46.91 |
Apr 30 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Apr 22 | Confluence Financial Partners | Undisclosed amount |
Apr 22 | Kashif Henderson | Undisclosed amount |
Apr 21 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Apr 21 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
Apr 20 | Jocelyn Johnston | $27.48 |
Apr 20 | Friedman Family | $27.48 |
Apr 19 | Sara Leitera | $27.48 |