Hill Community Development Corp

Small Business Hours with the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entreprenurial Excellence
2025-10-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center offers office hours to individuals who would like to inquire about the process of registering a business, the resources available for conducting market research, the types of loans available for small businesses, and other general business support.

Small Business Hours with Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
2025-10-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 14:00
The Hill CDC BizU provides technical support to entrepreneurs to help with business planning and support. Technical experts from Chatham University’s Women’s Business Center, University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, and Allegheny County’s MW/DBE liaison host office hours at the Hill CDC. The Hill CDC serves as the liaison to schedule and confirm the appointments. Business support registrations can be made through the link below.

Small Business Hours with Duquesne University
2025-09-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-25 10:00 - 14:00
The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) –
We offer no-cost, confidential consulting services and educational programs in southwestern Pennsylvania to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge they need to start, grow and prosper.

September Operation HOME Workshop
2025-09-20 09:00 - 17:00
The Hill Community Development Corporation is proud to partner with the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Operation Home initiative to support our community on the path to homeownership. Join us for our monthly workshops designed specifically for Hill District residents and potential homebuyers. You’ll learn about:
✅ The fundamentals of homeownership
✅ Strategies to avoid predatory lending
✅ Navigating the homebuying process
✅ Essential home maintenance tips
✅ Post-purchase resources
✅ Effective money management
These workshops are key to successfully qualifying for a home mortgage.

Monthly Small Business Hours with the Allegheny County Department of Equity and Inclusion
2025-09-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 14:00

Small Business Hours with Chatham University Women's Business Center
2025-09-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 14:00

Free Food Distribution Featuring UPMC Services
2025-09-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The next Community Food Distribution will take place on Friday, September 12 at 11:00 AM at Nafasi on Centre (2145 Centre Ave). Neighbors are welcome to pick up free groceries on a first come, first served basis. No pre-registration is required, just bring a tote or carry box.
For September’s Food Distribution, UPMC will be supporting our efforts and will be on-site providing free health screenings! Screenings include blood pressure, bone density, glucose and cholesterol checks, as well as height, weight, and BMI. Everything will be available at no cost. Ben sure to tell a neighbor!

Hill District Community Meeting
2025-09-04 17:30 - 20:00
Join us on Thursday, September 4th for the next Hill District Community Meeting at the Blakey Center (1908 Wiley Avenue). Doors open at 5:30 PM and the meeting begins at 6:00 PM. Come out for an evening of dinner, development updates, and community conversation. You’ll hear the latest on upcoming projects, connect with neighbors, and take part in resident voting. Your voice matters!

Public Input Session - New Pathways (RAISE)
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join us to learn more about the New Pathways infrastructure project and give your input!
New Pathways is a major infrastructure and mobility investment in the Hill District, supported by federal RAISE program funding through the City of Pittsburgh. This long-term project will address critical street, sidewalk, and public transportation issues, improve transit access, and reconnect residents to key destinations throughout the neighborhood and beyond.
You can learn more about the project at hilldistrict.org/raise.

August Operation HOME Workshop
2025-08-16 09:00 - 17:00
The Hill Community Development Corporation is proud to partner with the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Operation Home initiative to support our community on the path to homeownership.Join us for our monthly workshops designed specifically for Hill District residents and potential homebuyers. You’ll learn about:
✅ The fundamentals of homeownership
✅ Strategies to avoid predatory lending
✅ Navigating the homebuying process
✅ Essential home maintenance tips
✅ Post-purchase resources
✅ Effective money management
These workshops are key to successfully qualifying for a home mortgage.

Hill District Community Meeting - New Pathways (RAISE)
2025-08-12 00:00
Join us as we discuss the New Pathways RAISE infrastructure project happening in the Hill District.
New Pathways is a major infrastructure and mobility investment in the Hill District, supported by federal RAISE program funding through the City of Pittsburgh. This long-term project will address critical street, sidewalk, and public transportation issues, improve transit access, and reconnect residents to key destinations throughout the neighborhood and beyond.
The Hill CDC is serving as the community engagement partner for this work, making sure residents, businesses, and stakeholders have a voice in every phase. Through meetings, stakeholder outreach, and public input, we aim to shape improvements that reflect community priorities and strengthen the Hill’s connections in physical, economic, and historical terms.

July Operation HOME Workshop
2025-07-26 09:00 - 17:00
The Operation HOME Homeownership Workshop originally scheduled for Saturday, July 19th has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 26th. There’s still time to register!

Looking to be a homeowner in the Hill? Join the Hill CDC and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh for a free day-long workshop to help you prepare for homeownership.
Learn about:
Mortgages & budgeting
Home inspections & insurance
The Hill District 100 Program
One-on-one credit & financial counseling

Hill District Bi-Monthly Plans Meeting
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:00
Stay informed and connected with what’s happening in the Hill District! Join the Hill CDC for our next Bi-Monthly Plans Meeting, where we’ll share important community updates and gather input from residents and stakeholders!
Agenda items include:

Updates on Bedford Dwellings CHOICE Projects

ALCOSAN’s Clean Water Plan and Tunnel Program

Progress on DRP-approved projects like the Citizen’s Science Lab

The Community Living Room
2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Community Living Room is a gathering space for open and meaningful conversation. It is a place to engage with the past and present while imagining new possibilities for the future. This discussion will explore how youth, scholars, artists, and activists from the Hill District have shaped ideas about freedom.
Mark your calendars! The next Community Living Room will be taking place on Thursday, June 26th at 5:30 PM at Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Avenue. The topic of discussion will be “Black Freedom Struggles: A Fighting Legacy”. Join the community as we discuss the legacy of freedom fighters in the city of Pittsburgh, and the lasting impact they have had on the ongoing struggle for equity in our community.

June Free Food Distribution at Nafasi on Centre
2025-06-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Mark your calendars!
Don’t miss our next FREE food distribution taking place on Friday, June 13th at 11:00 AM! The distribution will occur at Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave. Bring your own tote or carry box to transport your items.
See you there!
