Pittsburgh rent and housing assistance needed

[Targarian]

Good morning,
My name is Cheryl and I am trying to get assistance to pay my January 2026 rent in the amount of $1,250. I've am currently experiencing financial hardship. I've been placed on medical disability since August 2025 and am awaiting approval of my claim for benefits in Pennsylvania to begin so I can pay my bills. To compound my issue, my husband lost his job and is collecting unemployment ($468/month). I am also waiting for approval from Social Security Disability. My appeals are being handled by attorneys in Pittsburgh for both Social Security Disability and the insurance company (on contingency). I exhausted all the help I can get from family and friends since this has taken so long.
Please let me know what I can do for any favorable consideration. Thank you.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hello I'm from Pittsburgh. I'm 32. I have struggled back and forth with addiction for years and now I am homeless. I’ve always been a stay a home mom. My fiancé passed away, and my children recited survivors’ benefits. I ended up relapsing. I asked CYF for help and they removed my children. I ended up losing everything else. My home and my vehicle because I could no longer pay my bills. Even working I don't make enough to pay rent in Pittsburgh. So, I've been homeless the last year. I've applied to the housing authority. Been on Allegheny County links waiting list. I'm at a loss of what to do. I'm considering going to school for a trade, so I can make more to pay for housing. I'm having a hard time and getting no real help.

Hi,
Are you now clean or still using substances? As if still using, a transitional housing program may help. Otherwise here are charities in Pittsburgh PA that help pay rent.

[Today]

Hello I'm from Pittsburgh. I'm 32. I have struggled back and forth with addiction for years and now I am homeless. I’ve always been a stay a home mom. My fiancé passed away, and my children recited survivors’ benefits. I ended up relapsing. I asked CYF for help and they removed my children. I ended up losing everything else. My home and my vehicle because I could no longer pay my bills. Even working I don't make enough to pay rent in Pittsburgh. So, I've been homeless the last year. I've applied to the housing authority. Been on Allegheny County links waiting list. I'm at a loss of what to do. I'm considering going to school for a trade, so I can make more to pay for housing. I'm having a hard time and getting no real help.