Help in Hard Times

See also: Financial Crisis

• Books, DVDs and Databases for Financial Help
  The library offers a wealth of books on budgeting and personal finance, as well as databases to help you find a job.
• Clothing Assistance
  Check here for organizations that help with clothing in the Pittsburgh area.
• Finding a Job in Pittsburgh
  If you got laid off, these links to major employers and job searches in Pittsburgh might help you find a new job.
• Food Assistance
  Links to local agencies like the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank as well as to state assistance programs
• Housing Assistance
  Local, state, and national organizations that provide housing assistance
• Kitchen Gardens
  Save money while eating fresh, nutritious food by starting your own vegetable garden. The library has many books to get you started.
• Making Home Affordable
  Making Home Affordable is a key part of the Obama Administration's effort to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
• Pennsylvania's Here to Help Portal
  From meeting basic needs for food and shelter to upgrading professional skills to find a new job in a high-demand industry, the commonwealth has a wide variety of programs to help people get through the tough times.
• Social Services Agencies
  Check here for local social service agencies that can help you through the hard times.