Allegheny UU Church is pleased to be a host site for community service projects and alternative break groups visiting Pittsburgh Pennsylvania! We’ve assembled some resources for groups to plan your visit.
We are members of Break Away, a national nonprofit organization that promotes the development of quality alternative break programs through training, assisting, and connecting campuses and communities.
Interested in coming with your group? Contact us at <service at alleghenyuu.org>.
University of Delaware Alternative Spring Break 2016
RESERVATIONS
January 6-13 2018 – University of Delaware Alternative Break
March 3-10 2018 – Vanderbilt University Alternative Break
March 23-31 2018 – University of Delaware Alternative Break
HOST
Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church
416 W North Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15212
Guests will stay in our Unitarian House building at 1110 Resaca Place, directly behind the church.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Will be provided ahead of your visit.
WHAT WE OFFER
Basic accommodations for up to 24 people. You’ll be sleeping on the floor, so air mattresses and sleeping bags suggested. There are 2 bathrooms and basic kitchen facilities including a refrigerator and stove. You’ll have your own keys and can come and go 24/7 as needed. There will be other church and community programs during your stay, we’ll coordinate with you to minimize inconvenience.
We do not have onsite showers. However the Allegheny YMCA is a block away and can provide free shower facilities. Opens Mon-Fri at 6am, Sat at 8am. Contact director Bill Pricener <wpricener at ymcapgh.org>. Bring your own towels!
Our 100+ year old building is a little worn but we’ll make it as welcoming and hospitable as possible for your stay. Please leave our spaces in the same condition as you found them when you depart.
AT THE CHURCH
Our Sunday worship happens at 10:30am, and folks will stay afterwards for coffee and conversation. You’re invited to come and say hello!
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PARKING
There is free street parking available, but there is also a neighborhood permit parking program in effect – check the map and street signs and observe their guidance on parking and street sweeping.
WIFI
There will be free WiFi available during your visit.
PARTNERS
There are a variety of community and issue-based organizations doing vital work close to the church and across the city. A few that have partnered with service groups are Gwen’s Girls, Northside Common Ministries, and the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.
NEIGHBORHOOD
We are an urban church and are located centrally on the North Side (or Northside) of Pittsburgh. The immediate neighborhood is known as the Mexican War Streets, the city neighborhood is officially Allegheny City Central. Directly across the street from the church is the spacious and green West Park of Allegheny Commons.
Mexican War Streets Society | Allegheny City Central Association | City of Pittsburgh
GROCERIES
Allegheny City Market
1327 Arch St
Giant Eagle
320 Cedar Ave
Trader Joe’s
3 locations
Aldi
9 locations
Whole Foods Market
3 locations
FOOD/RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE
Monterey Pub
1227 Monterey St
The Park House
403 E Ohio St
Modern Cafe
862 Western Ave
Deli on North
4 E North Ave
El Burro Comedor
1108 Federal St
Max’s Allegheny Tavern
537 Suismon St
Bistro To Go
415 E Ohio St
Arnold’s Tea
502 E Ohio St
Peppi’s Subs
927 Western Ave
The Little Deli
860 Western Ave
Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe
822 Western Ave
Benjamin’s
900 Western Ave
Lindos Restaurant
947 Western Ave
Carmi Soul Food Restaurant
917 Western Ave
James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy
422 Foreland St
Clark Bar & Grill
503 Martindale St #100
Casellula at Alphabet City
40 W North Ave
Eco Bistro, City Fresh Pasta, Smallman Galley, and Food Trucks
Nova Place
Subway, Rita’s Italian Ice
East Ohio St
Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, McDonalds
Allegheny Ave near Western Ave
COFFEE
Commonplace Coffee
1501 Buena Vista St
Crazy Mocha
2 E North Ave
Starbucks
808 Ridge Ave
La Prima Espresso
Nova Place
CULTURE
Randyland
1501 Arch St
Mattress Factory
500 Sampsonia Way
Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St
City of Asylum / Alphabet City
40 W North Ave
Bicycle Heaven
1800 Columbus Ave
National Aviary
700 Arch St
And lots more!
TRANSPORTATION
Several Port Authority bus routes use W North Ave. Uber and Lyft operate in Pittsburgh. Healthy Ride offers bike rentals from 2 close locations: Federal St at W North Ave and Ridge Ave at Brighton Rd.
RELAXATION
A short walk away is the Alphabet Reading Garden at 1406 Monterey St which offers free WiFi! West Park of Allegheny Commons is right in front of the church and has lots of space, trees, paths, and Lake Elizabeth. A slightly further walk towards downtown brings you to the North Shore Riverfront Park which runs along the Allegheny River. Or head all the way to downtown where there are numerous parklets and Point State Park.
More local info available on our Visit page.