Hill Community Development Corp

Crawford Roberts GHDMP Study Group #1 @ August Wilson House
2025-03-10 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Join the first Greater Hill District Master Plan Study Group at August Wilson House!
Starting on Monday, the Hill CDC and Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning will host informal gatherings for residents to learn more about the adoption process for the Greater Hill District Master Plan, a significant milestone for our community’s development.
Our Policy Team and City Planning Staff will be available to give an overview of the document, answer any questions, and provide information on how you can get involved.
Date: Monday, March 10th, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM—6:30 PM. Please feel free to come whenever is convenient for you during this time frame.
Location: August Wilson House, 1727 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
We look forward to seeing you there, and we encourage you to attend regardless of your age or familiarity with the plan!

February Hill District Community Meeting
2025-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Blakey Program Center, 1908 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Hill District is at a crossroads—LERTA is in the spotlight, the Master Plan is evolving, and our neighborhood’s only grocery store is pausing operations. This is a moment for us to come together, stay informed, and chart a path forward through these changes.

Join us for a Hill District Community Meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at the Blakey Center (1908 Wiley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219).

Doors Open at 5:30 PM | Dinner Served! | Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM

We’ll discuss key issues shaping the future of our community:

LERTA Fund – Learn about its foundation and its future
Greater Hill District Master Plan Adoption – The next steps to ensure our community’s vision is realized
Salem’s Grocery Store Update – What’s happening with our local market? Salem’s Market will provide an update.
Upcoming Events & Community Announcements and more!

This is your opportunity to get facts, share your voice, and help move the Hill District forward.

Bring your family and neighbors to stay on top of these critical community issues!

February Operation HOME Workshop
2025-02-16 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.

Small Business Hours with Chatham University Women's Business Center
2025-02-13 10:00 - 14:00
Join Chatham University’s Women’s Business Center for Small Business Hours on Thursday, February 13th!
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, these sessions provide essential insights and strategies to help your business succeed.
Learn the keys to success and discover the steps to take your business to the next level!
Sessions are available in half-hour increments. Reserve your spot now and start 2025 with a plan for growth!

January Free Food Distribution at Nafasi on Centre
2025-01-10 11:00 - 14:00
Mark your calendars! Don’t miss our next FREE food distribution taking place on Friday, January 10th 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!

Hot Chocolate Holiday Party
2024-12-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Celebrate the season with us at the Annual Hot Chocolate Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 17th, from 12-7 PM at Nafasi on Centre! Enjoy a fancy hot chocolate bar, browse holiday vendors, show off your best (or worst) ugly sweater, and join in on some festive line dancing. This free, family-friendly event is sure to bring lots holiday cheer–don’t miss out!

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
2024-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
As we approach the Kwanzaa season, we invite you to join us in learning and celebrating at our Pre-Kwanzaa event. Be ready to celebrate and learn with family and community on December 14th. Enjoy food, fun, and activities for the entire family as you learn about the traditions of this culturally-significant holiday.

December Free Food Distribution
2024-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | New Granada Apartments Community Room, 2033 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15217, United States
Mark your calendars!
Don’t miss our next FREE food distribution on Friday, December 13th at 11:00 AM!
The distribution will occur in the New Granada Apartments Community Room, located at 2033 Centre Avenue.un
Bring your own tote or carry box to transport your items.
No registration required. See you there!

December Hill District Community Meeting
2024-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Hill House, 1835 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Hill District Quarterly Community Meeting
Join us for the Hill District’s Final Community Meeting of 2024!
This is your opportunity to connect, engage, and stay informed about the future of our community.p
Event Details

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors Open at 5:30 PM)
Location: James F. Henry Hill House, 1835 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Live Broadcast: Tune in on Facebook

Agenda Highlights:

Dinner, Development & Dialogue: Enjoy a warm meal while participating in impactful discussions.
Holiday Fun for All & Resident Voting: Share the holiday spirit and have your voice heard through community voting on a new Lower Hill development Project.
Development Review Panel Presentation by Live Nation: Explore plans for the Lower Hill Block E2 concert venue, part of their proposal to create a state-of-the-art entertainment hub in the Hill District. Learn more here.

Additional Topics:

Updates on new developments in the neighborhood
Upcoming arts and cultural events we’d love to see you at
Business and retail opportunities specifically in the Hill District
Progress updates on the Lower Hill and New Granada Square projects
Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Bus Line Redesign project and its implications for residents

This meeting is an excellent opportunity for residents to share feedback, gain updates on vital projects, and shape the future of the Hill District.
Registration: Visit hilldistrict.org/register to RSVP and secure your spot.
Contact Information: For questions, call 412-765-1820 or connect with us on social media: Facebook, X, Bluesky, and Instagram at @myhilldistrict
Your Community. Your Voice. Get Connected!

November Free Food Distribution
2024-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Mark your calendars! Don’t miss our next FREE food distribution on Friday, November 8th at 11:00 AM! The distribution will occur at Nafasi on Centre, located at 2145 Centre Ave. Bring your own tote or carry box to transport your items.
See you there!

Spook-tacular Hill Haunt
2024-10-31 15:30 - 18:00 | Hill CDC Offices, 2015-2017 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Get ready for a Spook-tacular Hill-O-Ween Haunt on Thursday, October 31st starting at 3:30PM!
Celebrate Halloween in the Hill District with an afternoon of trick-or-treating, fun activities, and sweet treats for our youngest neighbors.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a festive community event along our business district, Centre Avenue!

October Operation HOME Workshop
2024-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | https://www.hilldistrict.org/event/october-operation-home-workshop/
The Hill Community Development Corporation has joined efforts with the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Operation Home initiative to help Hill District residents and potential buyers successfully navigate the home-buying process.
Through a series of monthly one-day workshops, participants will have an opportunity to learn about homeownership, best practices to avoid predatory lending, the homebuying process, home maintenance, post-purchase solutions, money management and more! A link will be distributed by the Urban League closer to the date.
These workshops are often a critical step in the process of qualifying for a home mortgage.
Space for this workshop is limited, so register today!

October Free Food Distribution
2024-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Mark your calendars!
Don’t miss our next FREE food distribution on Friday, October 11th at 11:00 AM!
The distribution will occur at Nafasi on Centre, located at 2145 Centre Ave.
Bring your own tote or carry box to transport your items.
See you there!

Community Living Room Series: What to do with the Black Vote?
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00
Join us as we confront the question: What will you do with the power of the Black vote?Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1010886367337?aff=oddtdtcreatorIn this Community Living Room series, we will engage with “I Won’t Vote” (1956) by W.E.B. Du Bois, “The Ballot or the Bullet” (1964) by Malcolm X, “Give Us the Ballot” (1957) by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Fannie Lou Hamer’s (1964) powerful testimony from “Freedom Summer.”Together, we will grapple with the historic fight for Black electoral justice, the enduring power of the Black vote, and the difficult task of staying politically engaged. How do we sharpen our consciousness around these themes and understand voting in what Saidiya Hartman calls the afterlife of slavery?Recommended Readings:1. https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/i-wont-vote/2. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/…/give-us-ballot…3. http://www.edchange.org/…/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.htmlRecommended Viewing:1. https://youtu.be/07PwNVCZCcY?si=qOjEZGuid4763ln-Register today to attend this free but impactful event!

Radio Golf Pre-Reception at the August Wilson House
2024-09-08 18:00 - 21:30
Come and enjoy a captivating performance of August Wilson’s Radio Golf, brought to life by the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company. This unique event will take place outdoors at the August Wilson House, offering a beautiful and fitting backdrop for this famous work about politics, gentrification and the redevelopment of the Hill District.
Radio Golf is the final play in August Wilson’s Century Cycle, a series of ten plays that chronicle African-American life in the 20th century. The play is set in Pittsburgh in the late 1990s and follows Harmond Wilks, a real estate developer and entrepreneur who wants to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor. Wilks is determined to revive his childhood neighborhood, the Hill District, but grapples with the risk of losing the neighborhood’s history.
Be sure to reserve your seats today, and spend the evening with the Hill CDC Staff and Board during what is sure to be an incredible performance. See you there!

September Hill District Community Meeting
2024-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Blakey Program Center, 1908 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Don’t miss it!
Our next Hill District Community Meeting will be taking place Thursday, September 5th at 6 PM in the Pitt Community Engagement Center. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, so come early and grab dinner!
Join us as we discuss upcoming events, current developments, updates on CHOICE, Arts and Culture, and more! The community will vote on the Rhythm Square development by Studio Volcy as well as the Herron and Wylie development by Communion LLC.
Rhythm Square Project’s Phase One includes 8,640 square feet of commercial space fronting Centre Avenue. This includes one first-floor retail space with nearly 1800 square feet, 12-14 Artist Studios to be managed by a master tenant, and one shared gallery and event space. Following two meetings with Hill CDC staff, after their initial proposal did not pass, the team presented an updated plan for Rhythm Square. This project received a new satisfactory score of 85% – B from the panel.
Herron & Wylie consists of the redevelopment of the existing structure and adjacent parcel located at the intersection of Herron Avenue and Wylie Avenue. The redevelopment includes the rehabilitation of an existing 3-story building and the construction of a 4-story building with roughly 2,100 square feet of ground floor studio office space with eight one- and two-bedroom apartments above. 50% of the units will be affordable at 60-80% AMI, and the remaining will be at market rate. Following their presentation the DRP scored the project at 86% – B, a satisfactory score.
We can’t wait to see you there! Register for free at the link below.

Mini Couture: Design Your Doll's Dream Wardrobe @ The Nafasi Art Market!
2024-08-17 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for an exciting and creative workshop designed for children to explore the art of doll fashion at the Nafasi Art Market!
Hosted by Nafasi Resident Artist Rell Rushin, this hands-on class will teach participants how to create a trendy fashionable doll clothing line. Parents and children are invited to bring a favorite t-shirt or fabric to transform into stylish outfits for dolls in the 1:6 scale–perfect for Barbie, OMG Surprise, Bratz, Rainbow High, and more!
For just $5, attendees will not only have an opportunity to be creative but also gain a skill that will last a lifetime. Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot in this fun and fashionable experience!
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Third Day Soaps Garden Wellness
2024-08-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Discover the art of creating your own natural skincare products in our exclusive hands-on workshop led by expert cosmetic chemist Cynthia Hill. Dive into the world of botanicals and learn about the medicinal properties of herbs like lavender, rose, and lemongrass.
In this workshop, you will:
Create Botanical Sugar Scrubs: Explore the benefits of natural exfoliants and how to use them to create luxurious sugar scrubs.
Craft Herbal Body Oils: Learn to blend precious oils like jojoba and Moroccan argan with pure essential oils to enhance your skin’s radiance.
Understand Medicinal Herbs: Gain knowledge on the healing properties of various herbs and how to incorporate them into your skincare routine.
Personalize Your Products: Intensify your handcrafted creations with the finest essential oils for a truly unique experience.
This is a one-of-a-kind workshop designed to enrich your wellness journey. Bring a friend and share in this unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home your very own handcrafted natural skincare products.
Limited spots available! Reserve your spot today!

Community Living Room - July Session
2024-07-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join us in “The Community Living Room,” a series of convenings dedicated to rigorously examining Black knowledge traditions and Black life in Pittsburgh. Our goal is to transform our collective thinking about education through freedom-centered knowledges and practices. By embracing our roles as learners, we can deepen our curriculum and view teaching as a creative, generous, and liberatory act for Black educators.
Relational Responsibilities:
In our interconnected community, we are committed to:
Active Listening: Truly hear and understand each other.
Honest Challenging: Engage with ideas critically and respectfully.
Dedicated Learning: Foster a productive learning environment where ideas are rigorously examined without personal disparagement.
Expectations:
We will practice:
Listening and Hearing
Deep Studying and Meaningful Contribution
Engaging Generously: Explore possibilities, seek connections, deepen understanding, and embrace complexity over mere critique.
Framework for Shared Inquiry:
Stretch: Push questions beyond immediate concerns to explore broader implications.
Resonance: Foster nonhierarchical collective action through questions that elicit deep, attentive responses.
Resilience: Ensure questions remain flexible and connected to their purpose, adapting to changing circumstances and new discoveries.

Needles and Knots Beginner Sewing Class
2024-06-03 17:30 - 19:00
Join renowned designer Renee Vallie for a six-week course on sewing essentials and advanced techniques! Practice everything from creating custom patterns to adding embellishments. Beginners and experts welcome!
This registration page is for the beginner course.
$25 fee for course registration. Fee includes materials. Attendees must bring their own sewing machine.

Quarterly Community Meeting
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Blakey Program Center, 1908 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Be sure to register to attend the Community Meeting happening on February 29th at the Pitt CEC where doors will open at at 5:30 PM! We’ll give a few quick updates, but the focus of the meeting will be on a developer presentation for the redevelopment of Francis Street. After this presentation community members and residents can ask questions and then every Hill District resident in attendance will VOTE on the project as a part of the Hill District’s unified voice on community development: the Development Review Panel.

Black History Month Educational Bus Tour to Washington, D.C.
2024-02-26 06:00 - 21:00
Join the Hill CDC as we celebrate Black History Month! The Hill CDC is excited to host a one-day educational bus tour to Washington, DC. American history cannot be complete without recognizing the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and the Civil Rights Movement. Therefore, this tour will include a stop at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial. We will lunch at Sweet Home Cafe before touring at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. This opportunity has limited seating, first come, first served. Reservations must be made by February 16, 2024. The fee for this tour is only $55. Fee includes transportation and museum pass. Meals are not included in the price. For menu and pricing of Sweet Home Cafe, check out their website here.
Registration requires:
1. Complete registration on EventBrite.
2. Submit payment on PayPal.
3. Reviewing and completing the Travel Guidelines.
The Travel Guidelines will be sent via e-mail after registration and must be given to staff prior to getting on the bus.
Register at the link below!
Also, start to envision areas of the museum that you would like to visit. The entire museum will take multiple visits to fully take-in and appreciate. Please plan for a four-hour window during this visit. That amount of time should allow for a visit to the History Galleries and other galleries of your choosing. Click below to explore!
