Women’s Center and Shelter Women's Center and Shelter

Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh is more than an emergency shelter for adults experiencing domestic violence and their children. It is a safe harbor that provides specialized care and support for survivors who have experienced all types of intimate partner violence from physical to emotional through Emergency Shelter, Legal Advocacy, a 24-Hour Hotline, Support Groups, and more. Women’s Center & Shelter has been a trusted and respected resource in the Pittsburgh Community for more than 45 years, offering hope and healing to survivors and children who have suffered from the devastating effects of domestic abuse.

What We Do

We are more than a shelter. We are a source of hope for survivors of domestic abuse. By offering a holistic approach to healing, our programs and services for survivors and children offer the safety and support they need. Women’s Center & Shelter welcomes survivors of abuse at different stages in their journeys and works with them to meet their personal, individual needs.

Impact

We Need Your Help

Safety is a basic human need that many of us take for granted. Right now, there are countless adults and children who fear for their lives and their futures because of the threat of intimate partner violence. By contributing to our mission, you are providing the precious gift of safety to those who need it most.

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Partner Violence Education

Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, nationality, or economic class. Every day in the United States, 3 women are murdered by a current or former male partner. Educate yourself and those you love most so that you can get help, and help those around you. Knowledge is power.

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About Women’s Center & Shelter

For more than 45 years, Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh has been a leader in providing safety, shelter, support, and guidance to all survivors of domestic violence. During this time, we have been witness to both the triumphs and heartaches associated with domestic violence. These experiences are what drive our unwavering commitment to serving survivors of domestic abuse.

Our expert and highly trained staff provide life-saving programs and personalized services designed to help break the cycle of violence. It is through the support of the entire community that our work will endure, and survivors of abuse will find the hope and strength necessary to rebuild their lives.

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March 3, 2020

In Her Words: DV Survivors Speak about Women They Honor

At Women’s Center & Shelter, we celebrate women every day. And March presents a particularly special reason to celebrate. Not only is it Women’s History