More Specifics on Our Services to Neighbors in Need

NHCO addresses the basic human needs of local individuals and families in poverty, hardship and crisis. Specifically, in 2006-07, we helped 5,232 families.

• 15% have disabilities (60% of those report having a physical disability)
• 18% are receiving food stamps
• 47% are High School graduates or have earned a GED, 12% are drop outs
• 74% are female; 26% are male
• 89% are Caucasian, 9% are Black/African American and <1% each are Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern and Native American
• 12% report substance abuse/addiction problems
• 62% have family as part of their support system; 12% have no family, congregational or friend support
• 145 different zip codes represented, with 15202 (Bellevue) being the highest at 14%, followed by 15209 (Millvale) at 12%
• 37% are employed either part- or full-time; 27% unemployed; 16% retired
• 31% report employment/wages as their income source, and 30% collect SSI/SSD
• 39% have reported income <100% of the federal poverty guidelines, another 10% has income <125% and 10% report having no source of income
• 58% have a personal auto for transportation, 26% rely on public transportation and 9% don’t have access to any transportation

What problems are families facing when they call NHCO?

• Utility 28%
• Financial Hardship 19%
• Hunger 17%
• Unemployment 7%

What services does NHCO provide to address problems?

• 63% received individual consultations
• 51% received emergency financial assistance and/or utility help
• Follow up was provided to 48%
• 25% received assistance through NHCO’s Sharing Projects
• 19% utilized NHCO’s two food pantries
• 18% receive services for Duquesne Light CAP
• Advocacy was provided to 12%