Lydia’s Place, Inc.

710 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2100

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

412-391-1013

412-391-1082 (fax)

info@lydiasplace.org

 

Our Goals

Lydia’s Place works to:

 

· Help incarcerated and recently released women in Allegheny County address their addictions and become stable, productive members of society

 

· Help children and their caregivers cope with the traumatic separation from a parent

 

· Strengthen relationships between incarcerated mothers and their children

 

· Assist mothers as they make permanency decisions for their children

 

· Promote policy changes that better address the needs of incarcerated women and the children of prisoners

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Lydia’s Place Bridal and Formal Dress Sale

Lydia’s Place is proud to host its second annual Bridal and Formal Dress Sale April 7-11 at the Mall at Robinson.  Proceeds will support Lydia’s Place’s efforts to help incarcerated women and their children rebuild their lives.

Lydia’s Place seeks donations of the following new or gently used items:

· Bridal gowns less than ten years old

· Bridal accessories (gloves, veils, slips, favors, etc.) -  No shoes please

· Formal or cocktail dresses

· First communion dresses

· Mother of the Bride dresses

Donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off at Lydia’s Place’s uptown office.  Please include your name and address if you would like a receipt.

Cookbook Fundraiser

The Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph are selling cookbooks to raise money for Lydia’s Place!  Cookbooks are $12 each plus $3 S/H.  Please send orders and payment to:

             Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph
             c/o Lourdes L. Herold
             218 Leaside Drive
             Monroeville, PA 15146

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Read about Lydia’s Place in the news! 

 

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

· Lydia’s Place and Allegheny County Jail Collaborative Praised by Researchers

 

· When Mom’s Behind Bars

             Part I

             Part II

 

· Sheriff Bans Shackling of Inmates During Childbirth

 

· Kids’ Visiting Area Named for Gwen Elliot