East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) changes the lives of people facing the impacts of poverty. EECM was founded in 1970 as a collective response to changes in the East End community when local faith communities recognized the troubles of the community were too great for any one of them to address alone.

Through our three core programs — Community Food Services, Children and Youth Services, and Housing and Employment Services – we offer the following to a diverse group of people in the East End of Pittsburgh and beyond:
* Free meals and groceries for those struggling with food insecurity;
* Securing permanent housing for those who are experiencing homelessness;
* Case management for individuals/families struggling with poverty, addiction, and mental health issues;
* Education and training for those with barriers to employment;
* Mentoring to help urban children/youth succeed in school, make healthy decisions, explore new interests, and value themselves.