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Survival
The Britannica Dictionary definition of survival is, "The state or fact of continuing to live or exist especially in spite of difficult...
lightintheburgh
Aug 20, 20231 min read
Loving our Pittsburgh Neighbors
It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood. The weather afforded Light in my City the opportunity to sit and talk with many of our...
lightintheburgh
Jun 4, 20231 min read
A Rainy Saturday in Pittsburgh
What better way to spend a rainy Saturday morning than to visit our homeless Pittsburgh neighbors! At the visit pictured below, the...
lightintheburgh
May 20, 20231 min read
Investing in Others
Getting to really know people is a wonderful thing. Learning about their interests, triumphs, disappointments, and dreams is what...
lightintheburgh
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Resourcefulness
It's difficult to get a "boxspring" and bedside table/dresser more "Pittsburgh" than those pictured below. They are resourcefully made of...
lightintheburgh
Apr 16, 20231 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Hope
Take a look inside the residence of one of our homeless Pittsburgh neighbors. Most of us use tents recreationally. For this homeless...
lightintheburgh
Mar 5, 20231 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Feb 12, 20231 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Jan 22, 20231 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Jan 16, 20231 min read
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,...
lightintheburgh
Dec 17, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Dec 5, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Dec 4, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Nov 28, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Nov 28, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Oct 30, 20221 min read
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...
lightintheburgh
Oct 1, 20221 min read
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