AVAC Tarentum

Directions: 

Allegheny Street is located along 1st Avenue in Tarentum (the main street that runs along the river).  Central Presbyterian is on the corner of Allegheny Street and 3rd Avenue.  The parking lot is behind the church and can be accessed from either 3rd or 4th Avenue. 

Parking:

Free parking lot; not handicap accessible.

Public Transportation:

The closest bus stop is at E 4th Avenue and Hickory Way, a 3 minute walk to site (about 3 blocks).

Dress Code:

Casual with no offensive logos or wording.

Bad Weather/Emergency Plan:

When possible, individual phone contact will be made. Anytime we need to close our center due to emergency or bad weather, we use the KDKA Storm Center to alert the community. We will also notify 2-1-1, include a message on our automated voice attendant, and post it on the front page of our website. A message will display on our Facebook status as well.

About AVAC Presbyterian:

This is a satellite site of AVAC Main. Since AVAC offers a continuum of services for low-income families and individuals we will be certain to make information available to all taxpayers receiving assistance here.  We always have brochures readily available that provide information on all the services we offer as well as how to access them.  We regularly post flyers not only about the services we offer but also other services in the community that can be of benefit to those we serve.  Services offered at our center include emergency financial assistance for rent & utility payments, as well as Dollar Energy Fund & CAP assistance.  We partner with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and host a Mass Drive-up Food Distribution site in addition to our regular food pantry services.  We offer employment and education assistance services through a partnership with the Allegheny County Dept. of Human Services, funded by a Community Services Block Grant.  We operate 3 housing programs, including an emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness.  We also have a partnership with Habitat for Humanity-Allegheny Valley and offer counseling for families seeking homeownership through them.  Several other programs that provide services to low-income members of our community are also offered.  All VITA consumers will be offered information on accessing these critical services that supply both basic life necessities as well as asset building opportunities. 

This site will be open for hybrid tax prep only. Clients will contact AVAC to schedule drop-off and pick-up.