Light of Life Rescue Mission

This past year, 655 people lost their lives to drug overdoses in Allegheny County. Today, our Executive Director, Jerrel T. Gilliam, had the opportunity to pray over the victims who lost their lives to drug overdoses, the families who lost loved ones and those who currently suffer from the devastating disease of addiction. At Trinity Episcopal Church, photos of those lost to overdoses were displayed, serving as a poignant reminder of the impact on our community. National Overdose Awareness Day is tomorrow. Let us continue to pray and raise awareness for those affected by drug overdose. 🙏 #lightoflife #rescuemission #prayer #addiction #nationaloverdoseawarenessday #pittsburgh

Last week, we had the honor of hosting Pittsburgh's County Council members Bethany Hallam, Robert Palmosina, Dan Gryzbeck, and Bob Macey! We are grateful for their visit with our executive director, Rev. Jerrel Gilliam, to learn more about our Mission and the vital services we provide to those experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh. A special thank you to JR Reed from Reed Building Supply and Allegheny County Chief of Staff Ken Varhola for making this meeting happen!

Evelyn and Linda are two extraordinary volunteers who dedicate their time to serving at a local high-rise building. Their dedication to our holiday outreach initiatives is invaluable, as they help us serve meals to seniors in need. Thanks to their efforts, we can spread extra joy and hope to North Side's senior community during the holiday season. Today, we enjoyed a meal with them and gave them a tour of our Mission to share more about what we do. Please join us in thanking them for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to making the holiday seasons brighter for those we serve!

Here are a few snapshots from our Prayer Walk for the Homeless this past Saturday! We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who joined us in lifting up the homeless, our city, and Light of Life in prayer. Your presence and prayers make a real difference in our community.

At our Prayer Walk for the Homeless today, we joined together in community and walked around the Pittsburgh praying for: 🙏those in greatest need in our community, 🙏our frontline workers, 🙏our government leaders, 🙏our local churches, 🙏healing in our communities Please join us praying for God to continue to work miracles in our city so that more people would find recovery, hope and the love of Christ! #Prayer #Hope #Healing #Pittsburgh

Our Outreach Team took ladies from our shelter for some coffee and a trip to the Museum of Illusions! "From mind-bending optical illusions to interactive displays, excitement and laughter filled the room. The ladies were thrilled to capture these moments together," our staff shared. The day was filled with joy, new friendships and a lot of laughter, ultimately bringing everyone closer together.

🔔Reminder! Our Prayer Walk for the Homeless is this Saturday, August 24th! RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/eijyinmX

Our Food Pantry served 10,000 meals last week to our neighbors in need! 1 in 5 people in Pittsburgh are considered food insecure. We're committed to ensuring every family has access to nutritious food so no one has to face hunger alone. Our Food Pantry is one way we provide a lifeline for those who need a helping hand.

Our Executive Director, Rev. Jerrel T. Gilliam, and our Women's Shelter Manager, Lateresa Blackwell, were honored at the Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards! This award honors Pittsburghers who embody the virtues of faith and courage through their impactful work within the community. "It was a profound honor to see myself and Lateresa recognized at the Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards. It's a testament to the incredible work our staff is doing to serve our city's most vulnerable," Jerrel said. We are truly fortunate to have Jerrel and Lateresa as part of the Light of Life family. Their dedication to providing exceptional care to our neighbors in need is evident through their work at our Mission and beyond.

Recently, a man who had been using our outreach services came to our Day Center after a trip to the emergency room, where he was diagnosed with pneumonia. He was prescribed three medications but couldn't get them due to a lack of insurance. Our Outreach Team was able to step in. They drove to the hospital, covered the cost of the medication and picked up his prescriptions. Overwhelmed with joy and love, the man realized that someone truly cared for him. In a dark hour, we were able to offer him a glimpse of hope. There are many challenges of becoming homeless. We are grateful for our Street Outreach team who are able to help individuals going through so much already. ❤️