by Chelsea Contino | Mar 4, 2024 | Advance Equity, Build Capacity, Front Page, Hilltop, Homewood, Larimer, Revitalize Neighborhoods
Last month, the Urban Redevelopment Authority approved 27 new projects to receive funding through their Avenues of Hope American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program. We are proud to have supported five of these successful applicants through technical assistance and...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 31, 2023 | Advance Equity, Front Page, Homewood, Revitalize Neighborhoods
Tina Daniels pictured at an active job site. In 2022, Tina Daniels, founder of Concrete Rose Construction, embarked on her first multi-unit, multi-phase redevelopment project – sixteen units of affordable housing in Homewood. Phase 1 of the project, which will...
by Chelsea Contino | Oct 24, 2023 | Advance Equity, Front Page, Homewood
Pittsburgh Today Live visited the new Verizon Community Forward Adult Learning Center at CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center during their annual STEAMfest! This is the second of two centers to open as part of the Verizon Community Forward Initiative, in partnership with...
by talia piazza | Aug 28, 2023 | Front Page, Homewood, Revitalize Neighborhoods
On Thursday, August 24th, Bridgeway Capital hosted a celebration event to acknowledge the progress and transformation of the vacant 7800 Susquehanna Street building into a hub for makers, manufacturers, nonprofits, and job training. Reflecting on what’s been...
by talia piazza | Aug 24, 2023 | Advance Equity, Foster Economic Opportunity, Front Page, Homewood
On Tuesday, August 22nd, Verizon and Neighborhood Allies held the grand opening of the Verizon Community Forward Homewood-Brushton Adult Learning Center, located in the Community College of Allegheny County – Homewood-Brushton Center. This is the second of two centers...
by Chelsea Contino | Jul 25, 2023 | Front Page, Homewood, Media Coverage
JULIA FELTON | Friday, July 21, 2023 6:57 a.m. | Read the full story. Pittsburgh officials are looking to dedicate $3.5 million to a major renovation effort at Homewood Park. The park will be updated with a football field and other amenities. Homewood Community...
