PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the homeless crisis continues to get worse, there’s a greater demand for services to help people get off the streets. It’s what Catholic Charities is hoping to provide at its new downtown Pittsburgh hub that opened on Thursday.
On the Boulevard of the Allies by Stanwix, you can typically find a line of people waiting to go into the soup kitchen at the Red Door Ministry. It’s a sign of ongoing problems across the region, and especially downtown.
CEO of Catholic Charities Susan Rauscher has seen it firsthand.
“The need right now is staggering,” Rauscher said. “We’re seeing a lot of increased need in phone calls coming in.”
It’s why the agency moved next door to a larger space to expand and enhance its programs that offer resources and guidance for those looking to rebuild their lives.
