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Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - Southwestern Pennsylvania - Working Order

Promotes entrepreneurship and other employment opportunities for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment. Services include business coaching, feasibility studies, writing business plans, shared office space and equipment as well as access to sales, marketing, and technical assistance, referral sources, and community mentors for member entrepreneurs. Offers monthly networking events include a Brown Bag Lunch for entrepreneurs and a Disability Resource Breakfast for service providers and individuals with disabilities.

Physical Address

1650 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Application process

Call.

Fee

Call for details.

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities who are interested in starting a business

Service area

Sharpsburg, PA

Agency info

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - Southwestern Pennsylvania

Operates programs serving persons with disabilities; children and youth; individuals and families in emergency situations; those in need of employment; older adults, families, and couples on fixed incomes; individuals with severe and chronic mental illness; infants, children, and adolescents who have been abused, neglected, and/or exploited; children dealing with behavioral challenges and educational deficits; pregnant teens and teenage mothers; as well as children of incarcerated parents and their families. Offers 28 separate programs throughout the state with offices in Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre.