Pittsburgh, PA — Pittsburgh is a city rich with the traditions of community, friendliness, and neighborliness, especially during the holiday season. From coat, sweater, and toy drives to nursing home visits and more, our city is one that is full of helpers, with many of us finding a way to support our neighbors in need and our community.
 
No one should have to choose between paying their water bill and other essential expenses. Unfortunately, however, there are Pittsburghers that find themselves in that position.
 
Today, PWSA is proud to announce an additional way Pittsburghers can help support their neighbors: by donating to our Hardship Grant Program, your tax-deductible contribution will directly benefit local families who are struggling to pay for essential water services.
 
Since 2018, the Hardship Grant Program has helped more than 850 income-eligible Pittsburgh households maintain essential water services. We’ve currently distributed more than $200,000 through the program and award an average household grant of $229.
 
“As PWSA works to make necessary improvements to our water and sewer infrastructure, ensuring our customers can afford water services is a priority issue,” said PWSA CEO Will Pickering. “Our Hardship Grant Program can make a tremendous difference in the lives of many of our customers. If you are thinking about making charitable donations this holiday season, we hope you will consider helping another Pittsburgh family access one of the most basic needs: water.”
 
Your donation to the Hardship Grant Program will be distributed in the form of financial aid to our income-eligible customers receiving water and sewer services. Grants are dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible families with a gross household income that is at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. This means that a family of four making $41,625 qualifies for assistance. Households can apply for a grant up to $300 every 12 months.