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:

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:

  • Onl​​ine– 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

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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

Feeding Pennsylvania

Hunger-Free Pennsylvania

Resources