The Gateway School District is committed to supporting the whole child by offering families information about local community resources. We partner with local organizations in order to make sure that students and their families are connected with the tools and support they need to be successful. Below are several organizations that are available for help. This list is not exhaustive, but is meant to provide some basic information for families who may benefit from their services. For additional resources, please contact your building social worker.
Social Service Resources K-6
District Homeless and Fostering Connections Liaison -
Aaron Smith, arsmith@gatewayk12.org - 412-372-5300 x02910 - Contact to help assist with navigating resources including housing/displacement or in need of services.
These resource are available for any family who is in need:
Internet Resources:
- Comcast Internet Essentials: https://www.internetessentials.com
- AT&T: https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/(Phone: 855-220-5211)
- Sprint: https://fedgov.sprint.com/app/ConnectEDII/ProgramRequirements/2-0_lp
- Spectrum: https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html
- Verizon: www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount
- USAC: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support-affordable-communications
Therapy/Counseling Services
- Samaritan Counseling Guidance, Consulting is offering video and telephone therapy during the coronavirus outbreak. Visit samaritancounseling.net or call 412-741-7430 for more information
Pittsburgh-Area Utility Companies
Electric Companies:
Allegheny Power 800-255-3443
Duquesne Light 888-393-7100
Penn Power 800-720-3600
Telephone/Cable:
Armstrong Cable 724-776-4200
AT&T Broadband 412-741-1840
Comcast Cable 800-824-2290
Sprint 800-829-8009
Verizon 800-660-2215
Verizon Fios 855-326-9185
Gas Companies:
Columbia Gas 888-460-4332
Dominion People’s 800-764-0111
Equitable Gas 800-654-6335
Water & Sewer Companies:
Alcosan 412-766-6696
Cranberry Water 724-776-4806
Deer Creek Drainage 724-265-5315
Hampton Water 412-486-4867
MTSA 412-366-8481
Oakmont Water 412-828-3388
Pennsylvania American Water 800-474-7292
Pittsburgh Water & Sewage 412-255-2423
Richland Sewer Authority 724-443-5921
Shaler Water Authority 412-486-9700
West View Water 412-931-3292
Wilkinsburg-Penn Water 412-243-6200
Trash & Hauling:
Allied Waste 800-464-2120
BFI 412-429-8009
Vogel Disposal 724-625-1511
Waste Management 800-458-4090
Unemployment Compensation
Workers that are unable to work because of COVID-19 may be eligible for UC benefits or WC benefits. The following information is now available on the state’s website:
You may be eligible if:
- Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19
- Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19
- You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19
- You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate, or live/work in a county under government-recommended mitigation efforts
Apply:
- Online– it’s the fastest and easiest way to get started
Important info:
- If you are eligible for UC, you will receive two approval letters and a four-digit PIN
- Your PIN will arrive in the U.S. mail – keep it in a safe, easy to remember place
- If approved, your first benefit payment should arrive within four weeks of filing for UC
Food Services
https://alcogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=abaca148492b47a7ad0d5a71f5d2c5e8
Northside Common Ministries Food Pantry: 412-323-1170
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: 412-460-3663
North Hills Food Bank: 412-366-7477
CHS Food Pantry: 412-246-1688
Swissvale Community Food Pantry: 412-452-2792
Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries: 412-414-3125
Inter-Church Food Bank: 412-771-4088
JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry: 412-421-2708
Rosedale Food Pantry: 412-302-2509
East End Cooperative Ministry: 412-361-5549
Plum Food Pantry: 724-327-0367