Women's Center & Shelter Of Greater Pittsburgh
The Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh was founded in 1974 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and provides services for victims of domestic violence. It was one of the first six centers for domestic violence to be established in the United States. The Women's Center works in conjunction with Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and surrounding municipalities to provide the best possible care and support for victims of domestic abuse.
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