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A Simple Cup of Coffee
For many of us, hospitality includes offering a morning cup of coffee to guests. Light in my City was grateful for the hospitality shown...
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- Mar 5
- 1 min
Hope
Take a look inside the residence of one of our homeless Pittsburgh neighbors. Most of us use tents recreationally. For this homeless...
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lightintheburgh
- Feb 12
- 1 min
A "Sign of the Times"
What is a home? The answer to that question depends on many factors. To our homeless Pittsburgh neighbors, it may be a tent, an abandoned...
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lightintheburgh
- Jan 22
- 1 min
Helping Neighbors in Need
Colder temperatures bring added stress to all of us. Will our pipes freeze? Will the car start? Can I get to the grocery store? Personal...
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lightintheburgh
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Helping to Meet Needs
Light in my City was out this weekend helping our homeless Pittsburgh neighbors survive the winter weather (and the colder temperatures...
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lightintheburgh
- Dec 17, 2022
- 1 min
Not Even a Dead Battery...
Not even a dead battery could stop Light in my City from delivering LuminAID solar lanterns, FosPower emergency hand-crank radios,...
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lightintheburgh
- Dec 11, 2022
- 1 min
You are Important
Light in my City is honored to be able to supply LuminAID solar lanterns and FosPower Emergency hand-crank radios. The appreciation for...
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lightintheburgh
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
Thank you Pack 1369 - Webelos Den!
A big "thank you" to Pack 1369 - Webelos Den - for inviting Light in my City to speak at their latest meeting. They asked great questions...
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lightintheburgh
- Dec 4, 2022
- 1 min
Be the Spark
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of...
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lightintheburgh
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
GIVING TUESDAY!
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Please consider making a donation to Light in my City to support those who are in need of help. Mr. Rogers...
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lightintheburgh
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Thankful for a Smile
"You've given me the best gift." Those are the words of the sixty-nine year old newly homeless woman (pictured above) that Light in my...
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lightintheburgh
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Take a look inside...
Take a look inside the residence of one of our homeless Pittsburgh neighbors. I have known this gentleman for a number of years, and was...
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lightintheburgh
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Ready to Help!
The number of homeless in our city continues to grow. Light in my City visited about 85 of our homeless Pittsburgh neighbors this...
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lightintheburgh
- Oct 30, 2022
- 1 min
Understanding Their Reality
We will soon hear the words, "Trick or Treat." It's certainly a fun time of the year for both children and adults. For those who choose a...
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lightintheburgh
- Oct 1, 2022
- 1 min
Rainy but Rewarding!
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The leaves change color, cooler weather breaks the monotony of heat, and pumpkin spiced everything...
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lightintheburgh
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Caring for Friends in a Car
Homelessness does not always look the same. Light in my City has helped people living under bridges, in alleys, on park benches, in...
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lightintheburgh
- Sep 18, 2022
- 1 min
Sharing the Joy of Friends
Don't you just love the joy you hear in a friend's voice when they invite you over to see their new house or apartment? Light in my City...
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lightintheburgh
- Sep 5, 2022
- 1 min
Providing Dignity
As our city leaders expand their efforts to get our homeless citizens off of the streets, Light in my City continues to meet those in...
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lightintheburgh
- Aug 29, 2022
- 1 min
Serving our City
Did you know that homelessness is up 21% in Allegheny County? Though Light in my City hasn't posted lately, we have been VERY busy over...
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lightintheburgh
- May 24, 2021
- 1 min
The Necessity of Necessities
Light. Water. Food. A bed. Important things that we often take for granted. It is very difficult to come by any of these items when out...
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