Allegheny County, PA, September 12, 2025 – State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved $5,556,390 in grant funding in Allegheny County through programs designed to support victims, strengthen public safety, and prevent violence.
“I am happy to support these awards to organizations in Allegheny County working to help survivors,” said Senator Pisciottano. “These grants are intended to protect our communities and support victims of crime.”
The following organizations serving Allegheny County were awarded funding:
- Center for Victims – $1,318,088 in Federal Victims of Crime (VOCA) Funds
- Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh – $1,204,669 in Federal VOCA Funds
- Pittsburgh Action Against Rape – $1,033,593 in Federal VOCA Funds for sexual assault and trafficked victims
- Neighborhood Legal Services Association – $613,516 in Federal VOCA Funds for Legal Aid for domestic violence survivors & crime victims
- Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center – $507,208 in Federal VOCA Funds
- Crisis Center North – $488,981 in Federal VOCA Funds for core and mobile counseling services
- Allegheny County Chief Executive Officer – $217,498 in Federal VOCA Funds
- A Child’s Place PA – $167,104 in Federal VOCA Funds
- CASA of Allegheny County – $5,733 in Federal VOCA Funds for Training of CASA Volunteers
More information about the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the grants it awards can be found here.