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If you are a member of a news or media organization and need assistance, please contact the City Mission’s media team point of contact:

Gary Porter
City Mission
Communications Manager
gporter@citymission.org
(724) 222-8530 x 236

If you would like to contact the City Mission directly, feel free to contact us at the following address and phone number:

City Mission
84 W. Wheeling Street
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-8530

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City Mission continuously updates its Coronavirus mitigation plans to reflect the newest information possible from the CDC, state regulators, and our medical partners.

Restoring Cars, Restoring Lives

April 6, 2021

Sam Kuzmishin, a 16-year-old Sophomore at Winchester Thurston High School, found a unique way to give back to his community and help those in need. One day, a few months ago, he was thinking about all the ways that the COVID pandemic has negatively impacted our world and our country....

Heroes Fighting Hunger

March 4, 2021

Washington, PA -- In December, when Governor Wolf announced a second round of restrictions on indoor dining for restaurants, Dan Smith, the President and CEO at Equipment & Controls Inc. in Lawrence, PA, had an idea.

Sweet Sunday at Home

February 2, 2021

City Mission’s Sweet Sunday at Home Dessert Festival presented by Realty One Group Gold Standard this year will mark the 27th year of the event and the first time it will be conducted virtually, with sweets delivered to your door on Sunday, February 28th.

“A Quiet Space” for Saige

January 14, 2021

The City Mission Library in Memory of Saige Knapp opened on December 2. It has been a dream two years in the making for Shelby Lonce, City Mission’s Donor Relations Manager, who is working to honor the memory of her brother, Saige, who passed away in 2017.

City Mission Updates Coronavirus Mitigation Plan

November 19, 2020

City Mission continuously updates its Coronavirus mitigation plans to reflect the newest information possible from the CDC, state regulators, and our medical partners. With a laser focus on keeping everyone safe and by the Grace of God, City Mission has stayed Coronavirus-free up to this point.

City Mission Hosts Third Annual Golf Outing

August 25, 2020

On Monday, August 24, City Mission held their third annual Golf Outing, presented by Sunny Days In-Home Care, at Southpointe Golf Club in Canonsburg. 108 golfers teed up at the annual event, which benefits the life-changing programs and services at City Mission, a Christ-centered homeless and rehabilitative shelter providing housing and services for men, women, children, and veterans in need. “A heart felt thank you goes out to our event sponsors and all those who came out to support the City Mission during these challenging times,” said Dean Gartland, President/CEO of City Mission. “The Southpointe Golf Club staff along with the City Mission staff did a great job in making everyone feel safe which enabled everyone to enjoy a great day of golf”. Originally scheduled in May, City Mission moved the event to August. With fewer COVD-19 restrictions imposed on golfers, the move created a better and safer overall experience for participants, staff, and volunteers. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather, the gorgeous views of Canonsburg and the nearby rolling hills, and a wonderful day of golf.

Women with Children Shelter Turns 2

August 17, 2020

“Single mothers are at a great risk,” said Leah Dietrich, the Director of Residential Programs at City Mission. “If they don’t have access to childcare, that can lead to missing work and losing a job, and without a financial safety net, it can lead to eviction and homelessness.” According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 41% of the homeless population is comprised of families, and 84% of these families are headed by single women – making women with the children the fastest-growing homeless population in the United States. On August 18, City Mission’s Women with Children Shelter celebrates two years of helping to restore homeless families to independence. In the past two years, the shelter, which is currently home to seven families, has served a total of 33 families, including 54 children. Nineteen of those families have moved out of the shelter and into independent housing. Eighteen mothers moved out with employment and 6 of them enrolled in college either during their stay or shortly after leaving the Mission.

Fifth Annual Mission Possible Run/Walk Goes Virtual

Fifth Annual Run for Homeless Veterans Goes Virtual

June 29, 2020

For the fifth consecutive year, Northwood Charitable Foundation is hosting the Mission Possible 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, benefiting City Mission’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House. Due to COVID-19 and for the safety of all participants,volunteers, and staff, the event will be held virtually this year. Runners can register at www.missionpossiblerun.org between now and August 8. Then, they simply map out their own 5K or 1-mile route anywhere they want and run any time between August 1-15. Runners are asked to wear red, white, and blue and post photos on social media, tagging City Mission and using #missionpossiblerun.

City Mission Launches New Website

June 11, 2020

We have completely redesigned our website with you in mind - streamlining menus, simplifying navigation, and building a responsive layout across all platforms and browsers. We have also improved the structure and are increasing the volume of City Mission’s content.

Our Mission

Care

Compassionate Care is often the first step to renewal. Many of the individuals that come into our program learn about the City Mission through a visit to the kitchen for a meal or through our Samaritan Care program. This branch includes food, shelter, medical care, and our comprehensive Samaritan...

Recovery

In addition to meeting the immediate physical needs of the homeless, we provide something even more valuable: hope. City Mission’s comprehensive suite of recovery programming is designed to help residents suffering from mental illness, chemical addiction, multiple relapses, incarceration, histories of abuse...

Outreach

Because City Mission strives to bring hope to anyone experiencing hardship in our region, we extend our reach beyond our doors. Through our Samaritan Care Center, the We Care Street Outreach Program, and the Shelter+Care Supportive Housing Program we extend our hands to those in need...

Diana Irey Vaughan

President/CEO

dvaughan@citymission.org

724-705-7120

Diana Irey Vaughan is the President & CEO of City Mission. Diana became the President/CEO of City Mission on March 1, 2024, after serving as Washington County Commissioner for nearly 30 years. As a Commissioner, Irey Vaughan was known for her leadership in economic development, human services, and humanitarian efforts. During her tenure, she supervised over 1500 Washington County employees within twenty-eight departments and a budget of $253,000,000. Diana also provided oversight to a 275 -bed nursing facility and the Washington County Jail. Diana attended West Virginia Business College, Fairmont State, and California University. She has served on numerous Boards and received countless awards including the Washington County Athena Award, the American Legion Medal of Honor, and the Spirit of Southpointe Award. In 2023 the Athena Young Professional Leadership Award was renamed to the Diana Irey Vaughan Young Professional Award. Driven by her Christian faith, Diana has been a devoted supporter of City Mission for many years and personally raised over $180,0000 for the mission since 2016 through her long-distance charity runs. Upon accepting this new role, Irey Vaughan stated that she was “humbled and honored to be chosen for the role that will provide care for neighbors in need and transform lives.”

Dean Gartland

President Emeritus

dgartland@citymission.org

(724) 222-8530

Dean Gartland is President Emeritus of City Mission in Washington, PA. Dean served as President/CEO from 2010-2024. Prior to becoming President/CEO, Dean was the Vice President and Director of Programs at the Mission. Dean is past President of Dean R. Gartland Consulting, Inc. Dean’s professional background in mission leaderships includes 28 years of service at Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh, PA. Dean served in various capacities, including Director of Discipleship, Director of Programs, and Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. Sally Mounts

Chief Development Officer

smounts@citymission.org

(724) 705-7122

Dr. Sally Mounts is the Chief Development Officer of City Mission. Sally is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army and a former Veteran’s Affairs Program Director. She has a doctorate in Psychology from Yeshiva University, and Master’s degrees in Psychology and Journalism from Rutgers University and West Virginia University, respectively. Sally was the first woman commissioned to the Armed Services from The College of William and Mary in Virginia, in 1971. She is the 2017 Washington County Athena Award Winner, an award that recognizes her leadership contributions to the Washington County Housing Authority Board of Directors in general and to women in particular.

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So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. — Romans 12:5

Information for Media Reps

Media Contact

Downloads & Links

News Releases

City Mission Updated Coronavirus Mitigation Plan for August 5, 2021

May 2021 COVID update

City Mission Updates Coronavirus Mitigation Plan

Restoring Cars, Restoring Lives

Heroes Fighting Hunger

Sweet Sunday at Home

“A Quiet Space” for Saige

City Mission Updates Coronavirus Mitigation Plan

City Mission Hosts Third Annual Golf Outing

Women with Children Shelter Turns 2

Fifth Annual Run for Homeless Veterans Goes Virtual

City Mission Launches New Website

Our Mission

Care

Recovery

Outreach

Leadership Team

Impact of Our Services