Safe Place

Directed by Jennifer Schlieper

While others closed their doors in 2020, Light of Life Rescue Mission made the promise to not only stay open, but also broaden their care for the homeless, addicted and abused throughout the Pittsburgh area. In that time, their relationships and community partners found new ways to ensure the safety of the region's most vulnerable and neglected. As the pandemic took its toll on the city, it only amplified issues that were already affecting our community. An opioid epidemic was already raging, killing thousands each year.