Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers Now Available Published on April 29, 2026 The Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) announced today that the application window is now open for the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This program helps income-eligible older adults supplement their diets with locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables by providing $25 in vouchers for use at area farmers markets. Tagged as: , Announcements, DHS
DHS Director Erin Dalton Named NYC Social Services Commissioner Published on February 25, 2026 After 18 years of service at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Director Erin Dalton is moving on to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services for New York City. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced today that Erin Dalton will join his administration and run the largest social services department in the country. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, DHS, Media Releases, Public Notices
Registration Now Open for Annual Project Prom Event Published on February 19, 2026 Allegheny County will once again will hold its annual Project Prom event starting on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Through the generosity of donations and participating retailers, Project Prom has hundreds of new and gently used gowns, accessories, and tuxedos, all free for eligible high school students who will be attending prom. Tagged as: , Announcements, DHS
Outdoor Naloxone Vending Machine in Downtown Pittsburgh Published on January 20, 2026 The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), in collaboration with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), has installed an outdoor naloxone vending machine at the Allegheny County Human Services Building, 1 Smithfield Street, Downtown Pittsburgh, expanding around-the-clock access to this life-saving medication at no cost. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, DHS, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
County Seeks Volunteers for “Community Counts” Effort on 1/27 Published on December 08, 2025 Every January, communities across the country participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual effort to estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, DHS, Public Notices
DHS Announces Comprehensive Winter Shelter Plans Published on November 03, 2025 With the winter season approaching, Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is announcing its plan to ensure that people experiencing homelessness have a safe place to go, day or night. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, DHS, Public Notices
County & Neighborhood Allies Launch Free Legacy Planning Program Published on October 28, 2025 Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center to offer one-on-one legacy planning support to help residents retain wealth by protecting and preserving assets, with support from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, DHS, Public Notices
Exec. Innamorato Announces 622 People Housed Through 500 in 500 Published on October 21, 2025 Today County Executive Innamorato celebrated the 500th day of the 500 in 500 initiative and announced the overwhelming success of the project. Launched in June 2024, 500 in 500 was a bold and urgent initiative to identify 500 units of affordable housing to move people from homelessness to housed within 500 days. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, DHS, Media Releases, Public Notices
Code Red Heat Advisory Activated for Tuesday, August 12 Published on August 12, 2025 Allegheny County is extending its Code Red Heat Advisory for Tuesday, August 12 in response to forecasted weather that may pose a risk to vulnerable residents on those dates. The advisory may be extended further as updated forecasts become available. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, DHS, Public Notices
Allegheny County Code Red Heat Advisory Extended to 7/29 and 7/30 Published on July 28, 2025 Allegheny County is extending its Code Red Heat Advisory for Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30 in response to forecasted weather that may pose a risk to vulnerable residents on those dates. The advisory may be extended further as updated forecasts become available. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, DHS, Public Notices