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 to help you 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 (3rd visit)
March 3-10 2018 – Vanderbilt University (6th visit)
March 11-18 2018 – Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (2nd visit)
May 14-24 2018 – University of Kansas (2nd visit)
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!
There will be free WiFi available during your visit.
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 (Apr 1-Nov 30).
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 we can suggest are Gwen’s Girls, Northside Common Ministries, and The Pittsburgh Project.
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
Vanderbilt University Alternative Spring Break 2015
GROCERIES
Giant Eagle
320 Cedar Ave
Trader Joe’s
3 locations
Aldi
9 locations
Whole Foods Market
3 locations
FOOD/RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE
Badamo’s Pizza
1106 Federal St
El Burro Comedor
1108 Federal St
Deli on North
4 E North Ave
The Little Deli
860 Western Ave
Peppi’s Subs
927 Western Ave
Monterey Pub
1227 Monterey St
The Park House
403 E Ohio St
Modern Cafe
862 Western Ave
Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe
822 Western Ave
Bistro To Go
415 E Ohio St
Arnold’s Tea
502 E Ohio St
Max’s Allegheny Tavern
537 Suismon St
Bier’s Pub
900 Western Ave
Lindos Restaurant
947 Western Ave
Clark Bar & Grill
503 Martindale St #100
Brugge on North at Alphabet City (Opening Spring 2018)
40 W North Ave
Eco Bistro, City Fresh Pasta, Smallman Galley (4 restaurants) are all in the Concourse and Food Trucks (Wed & Fri lunch) are outside
Nova Place in Allegheny Commons
Southern Tier Brewing
316 N Shore Dr
Burgatory
342 N Shore Dr
Subway, Rita’s Italian Ice
East Ohio St
Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, McDonalds
Allegheny Ave near Western Ave
Gus & YiaYia’s Icy Ball Stand
On Western Ave/West Ohio St in Allegheny Commons (weather permitting)
Pittsburgh Mobile Food (Food Trucks)
Nowhere and Everywhere
COFFEE
Commonplace Coffee
1501 Buena Vista St
Crazy Mocha
2 E North Ave
Starbucks
808 Ridge Ave
La Prima Espresso
Nova Place in Allegheny Commons
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. There are 2 North Side Subway or “T” stops that connect to downtown and other neighborhoods. Uber and Lyft operate in Pittsburgh. Healthy Ride offers bike rentals from several close locations.
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.