Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh

What Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh does

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1910 and headquartered at 111 Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It operates as an independent legal entity affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, governed by a Board of Directors with oversight from a Member Board chaired by Bishop Mark A. Eckman. The organization delivers human services through eight core programs: Basic Needs Assistance, Counseling, the Free Health Care Center, Gismondi Job Training Program, Housing and Shelter Assistance, Pregnancy and Family Program, Senior Services (Challenges: Options in Aging), and St. Joseph House of Hospitality. Services are delivered through six county offices across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence, and Washington counties in southwestern Pennsylvania, serving individuals and families in poverty regardless of religious background, with more than 80% of those served annually being non-Catholic.

The organization's revenue model is a blended nonprofit structure: 43% of an approximately $10-12 million annual budget comes from private donations, 40% from government service contracts, and 17% from program fees, in-kind support, interest income, and diocesan support. All services are provided free of charge to eligible clients based on income thresholds of 200-250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. The GTM motion is community-led: clients are reached through direct walk-in service at county offices, parish partnerships across the Diocese, community outreach events, and word-of-mouth referrals. Distribution relies entirely on the physical county office network plus home visits for senior services, with no digital product surface or technology-based delivery channel.

The organization has earned a 4-star Charity Navigator rating with a 100% accountability score, a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, NAFC Gold Standard recognition for the Free Health Care Center, and has been named one of Pittsburgh Business Times Best Places to Work for five consecutive years. St. Joseph House of Hospitality, founded in 1937, is the only year-round residential program for men over 50 experiencing homelessness in southwestern Pennsylvania. The leadership team comprises seven C-suite officers including specialized roles for health integration and clinical counseling, supported by program directors and a Board of Directors drawn from regional professional and civic leadership.

Name

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh

Legal name

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc.

Website

https://ccpgh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1910 that delivers human services including basic needs, counseling, free healthcare, housing, job training, and senior support across six counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

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Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Human social services
• Community outreach programs
• Free health care
• Housing assistance
• Nonprofit counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Individual donations, monthly giving, commemorative gifts, and appreciated assets including stock donations and vehicle donations. 43% of annual revenue comes from development efforts.
2. Government Contracts: Services contracted by government entities including housing programs, utility assistance, and senior services. 40% of annual revenue comes from government contracts.
3. Program Fees and Other: Sliding scale fees, in-kind support, interest income, and diocesan support make up the remaining 17% of revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh delivers free, faith-inspired social and human services to individuals and families across six counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Its core offerings include basic needs assistance (food, shelter, utilities), licensed counseling and mental wellness, free medical and dental care, telecommunications job training, housing and shelter programs including a residential program for men 50+, pregnancy and family support, and senior services. All services are provided at no cost to eligible clients based on income thresholds.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh operates as a coordinated portfolio of social services serving six counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The organization offers eight core service programs: Basic Needs Assistance, Counseling, Free Health Care Center (a subsidiary entity), Gismondi Job Training Program, Housing & Shelter Assistance, Pregnancy & Family Program, Senior Services (Challenges: Options in Aging), and St. Joseph House of Hospitality. These services are delivered through a network of county offices and are supported by fundraising campaigns including the Bridge to Stability Campaign and Compassion Corner Initiative. The organization also runs community events like Jessie Games and Pour with a Purpose. All programs operate under a unified mission to connect, heal, and empower individuals and families toward self-sufficiency, regardless of religious background.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bridge to Stability Campaign: Capital campaign to raise $1 million for programs providing permanent paths from crisis to self-sufficiency
• Compassion Corner
• Legacy of Hope Society
• The Jessie Games
• Pour with a Purpose
• Challenges: Options in Aging
• St. Joseph House of Hospitality
• Gismondi Job Training Program
• Free Health Care Center

Products and services

• Basic Needs Assistance Provides essential resources including food, shelter, and utility assistance to individuals and families across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
• Counseling Licensed professionals provide individual, marital, family, and group counseling, including anger management, children's support, and tele-therapy services.
• Free Health Care Center Provides free, high-quality medical and dental care for uninsured, underinsured, and underserved individuals with income below 250% of Federal Poverty guideline.
• Gismondi Job Training Program Free three-month telecommunications training program providing five professional certifications and connections to employment with starting wages of $18/hour.
• Housing & Shelter Assistance Practical assistance for those without shelter or at-risk of losing homes, including emergency solutions, rental assistance, and housing programs across Butler County.
• Pregnancy & Family Program Supports pregnant women and parents raising young children with counseling, pregnancy testing, life skills education, and baby care items.
• Senior Services (Challenges: Options in Aging) Provides comprehensive support for older adults in Lawrence County including center activities, in-home services, WISE wellness education, and elder abuse protective services.
• St. Joseph House of Hospitality Year-round residential program for men 50+ experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, offering private furnished rooms, case management, meals, and support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of those served annually are not Catholic, demonstrating inclusive service model
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Highmark HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level campaign partner for 2026 Bridge to Stability Campaign. Highmark Health is a $29 billion blended health organization serving millions nationwide.
• Highmark WholecarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level campaign partner supporting the Bridge to Stability Campaign with healthcare focus.
• Catholic Diocese of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver-level campaign partner. The Diocese provides spiritual guidance and serves as the parent organization for Catholic Charities within the Diocese structure.
• UPMC Health PlanmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level campaign partner supporting healthcare access initiatives.
• UPMC MercymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level campaign partner with healthcare mission alignment.
• Jones DaymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level campaign partner - international law firm providing pro bono and sponsorship support.
• MSA SafetymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver-level campaign partner with consistent volunteerism and event sponsorship through team engagement.
• The Blessing BoardsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Furniture Days program - collaborative effort to provide furniture to families in need.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Furniture Days and community outreach programs.
• Reed SmithsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSteel-level campaign partner - law firm providing campaign leadership and sponsorship.
• Duquesne UniversitysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIron-level campaign partner with educational and volunteer partnership.
• IBMsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive leadership team member providing technology expertise.
• FedExsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSteel-level campaign partner with legal counsel and corporate sponsorship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for the Catholic Charities network across all U.S. dioceses. Comparable as the parent body overseeing affiliated diocesan charities providing social, housing, and healthcare services, though operating at national scale rather than direct regional service delivery.
• United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Regional community fundraising and grantmaking organization supporting a portfolio of social services in the same six-county service area. Comparable as a major donor cultivation and distribution hub that often co-funds the same nonprofit clients, including Catholic Charities itself.

Direct peers

• Jewish Family and Community Services of Pittsburgh: Local faith-affiliated social services organization serving southwestern Pennsylvania with counseling, senior services, and refugee/immigration support. Comparable as a regional, faith-rooted social services nonprofit of similar scale and client demographic.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: One of the larger Catholic Charities affiliates serving southeastern Pennsylvania with comparable social services portfolio including food, housing, immigration, and senior services. Directly comparable as a regional diocesan Catholic Charities operating a multi-county service area with similar revenue mix from donations and government contracts.
• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Regional nonprofit providing job training, workforce development, and social services in the same southwestern Pennsylvania footprint. Directly comparable on the Gismondi Job Training Program overlap (telecommunications/career certifications) and the shared focus on poverty-to-employment pathways.
• Light of Life Rescue Mission: Pittsburgh-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and recovery services for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a regional direct service provider focused on housing insecurity, overlapping with St. Joseph House of Hospitality and the Housing & Shelter Assistance program.
• Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division: Major regional faith-based social services provider offering basic needs, housing, and rehabilitation services across western Pennsylvania. Comparable in service mix (food, shelter, utility assistance) and reliance on donations plus government contracts, with a similarly regional scope.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Pittsburgh: Catholic lay organization providing direct social services including furniture, food, and household assistance in the Pittsburgh region. Comparable as a faith-rooted social services provider and existing operational partner (Furniture Days collaboration).
• Catholic Charities of Cleveland: Diocesan Catholic Charities serving the eight-county Cleveland region with parallel services including basic needs, counseling, senior services, and housing programs. Closest geographic peer in a comparable Rust Belt urban region facing similar demographic and economic conditions.
• Catholic Charities of Baltimore: Diocesan Catholic Charities serving central Maryland with a comparable social services portfolio including counseling, housing, pregnancy support, and senior services. Directly comparable in mission, faith-based funding model, and multi-program service delivery structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccpgh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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