UPCOMING EVENTS:
Hill District Community Meeting
Be sure to register to attend the Community Meeting happening on November 30th at the Jeron X. Grayson Community Center starting at 5:30 PM! Several important topics will be covered, including updates on Salem's Grocery Store, the Lower Hill, New Granada and proposed projects working their way through the Development Review Panel (DRP).
Additionally, members of the Hill CDC team will provide information about our upcoming community events and holiday gatherings, including our Holiday and Pre-Kwanzaa events and the Hill District Digital History Website Launch Party.
Register below. We look forward to seeing you!
Pre- Kwanzaa Celebration
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 16th. Enjoy food, fun, and activities for the entire family as you learn about the traditions of this culturally-significant holiday.
Hot Chocolate Holiday Party
Ring in the holiday season with the community at the Hill District Hot Chocolate Holiday Party! Purchase special holiday treats and presents, and enjoy live music and food from local vendors! Have your picture taken in your favorite holiday outfit and more!
Hill District Digital History Project Website Launch Event
Night at Nafasi
Bi-Monthly Plans Meeting
You're invited to attend the Hill District Bi-Monthly Plans Meeting! Join us as we discuss important topics, including the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for New Granada Square Apartments, the proposed relocation of the Curtain Call sculpture, updates on R.A.I.S.E. grants, and more.
This meeting provides an opportunity to stay well-informed and involved in guiding the growth and development within the Hill District. Please register at the link below to join the ZOOM.
New Granada Square Apartments Ribbon Cutting
Open Studio at Nafasi with Rell Rushin
Nafasi Artist in Residence Rell Rushin is a visual artist who's work comments and encourages dialogue to process, reflect, and push back against "dominant" ideals of beauty and the representation of Black people in global mass media.
Join Rell for an evening of guided painting techniques that can be applied by anyone across all skill levels. Learn new painting skills or enhance skills you may already posses. Light refreshments will be provided.
Office of Public Art Field Session
Join the Office for Public Art for Field Session, an information session to introduce artists to OPA and how the organization can help them navigate the public art landscape. This info session will explore the various ways in which artists may work in the public realm, highlighting the programs and resources that OPA offers to artists. Artists will also be introduced to the Pittsburgh Creative Corps as a potential entry point for gaining opportunities in the public realm.
Field Session is open to artists across all disciplines who are interested in working in the public realm, especially those who may have limited to no prior experience. This information session is free to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Nafasi's Community Mural Project Art Making Workshops
Join Camo Customz as he leads the community in a series of creative writing, thoughtful dialogue, and artmaking at Nafasi on Centre! Each of these workshops will be aimed at providing opportunity for the community to participate and give input on the mural design. If there are specific themes, imagery, or have general ideas that you think should be included then this is where you want to be! Bring the entire family, refreshments will be provided.
Nafasi's 3rd Annual Summer Art Market!
Join Nafasi and the Hill District Community for a day full of Family Fun! We will be enjoying fantastic food, great music, and fabulous art created by some of the regions most talented Creatives. Located at the intersection of Centre Avenue and Elmore Street in the Hill District, you will be immersed in live painting experiences, holistic health workshops with our partner the Thelma Lovette YMCA, and much more! If you are interested in becoming a vendor please click the link below!
Hill Tech Society - Funding Your Tech Idea
Secure your spot now! Hill Tech Society 2023 is sponsoring a tech and innovation online business session with Denise Graham-Shealey from Key Bank, Jen Harris from the Neighborhood Community Development Fund and Kelauni Jasymn from Black Tech Ventures.
Topics will include how to fund your next big tech idea and more! Learn how to build personal and business credit, understand the pros and cons of different funding options, and walk through the process of securing funding from each of these organizations. You don't want to miss this.
Jen has over 30 years of experience working in the banking industry in various roles. She has served in this position since 2021. In this role, she is the key driver of operational, compliance and financial performance for The Neighborhood Fund. Jen also supervises the lending team and advises on talent recruitment, as well as organizational development. Additionally, she works with the leadership team to expand the community development reach throughout Allegheny County.
Denise Graham-Shealey is a Vice President, Branch Manager/Small Business expert for KeyBank. Denise’s banking career spans more than 20 years, and she has been with KeyBank for 14 of those years. In the latter part of 2020, Denise initiated the “KeyHIVE” (Key Helps Invigorate Ventures & Entrepreneurship) concept, forming relationships with community centers-of-influence, to help business owners expand and accelerate their businesses. Currently, the KeyHIVE has over 170 Pittsburgh area business owners.
Operation HOME July 2023 Hours
Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM via ZOOM
In 2017, the Hill Community Development Corporation 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 quarterly, 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. The next workshop is Thursday, July 20th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to be held via Zoom. 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 for a ticket today!
Hill District Bi-Monthly Plans Meeting - Thursday, June 22, 5:30 - 7:30 PM via ZOOM
The Hill CDC has taken the leadership to work with City Planning and the other appropriate agencies to coordinate these planning processes. Our goal is to make sure the community engagement related to these initiatives is streamlined and efficient so that the community is properly and sufficiently engaged on each of these items without repetition that could lead to disengagement and burn out.
As a result of our advocacy, we were able to secure bi-monthly community meetings with the appropriate agencies and project managers to give you an opportunity to be informed about these different processes, how you can get engaged, and ask any questions you may have.
It is critical that you attend, as well as bring your neighbors, family, and friends. These plans will determine the future development of the Hill District.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Register and join the call via the links below.
Groundbreaking for the Historic New Granada and Residential Retail
The Hill Community Development Corporation (Hill CDC) is breaking ground on the construction of the initial $36 million phase of the Historic New Granada Building and adjacent retail. This groundbreaking will be a historic moment in the Hill District linking the neighborhood's rich past to its vibrant future. Hill CDC stakeholders, project partners, funders, and special guests will join together to mark this special occasion and the beginning of a local collaboration to restore our very own national treasure.
The Hill CDC will launch its community fundraising effort by announcing its celebrity chairs so that everyone can participate in rebuilding the Hill!
Program and Groundbreaking: 11am - Noon
Reception Noon - 1pm
Secure your spot now! Hill Tech Society 2023 is sponsoring a tech and innovation online business session with Paul McDonnel an Associate Attorney at Reed Smith's Pittsburgh Office.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Paul focuses his practice on all types of intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. He has represented clients in a variety of industries including network security, cloud-based computing, financial technology (“fintech”), industrial scale manufacturing, entertainment and media, consumer goods, and more.
As a licensed patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Paul regularly prepares and prosecutes patent and trademark applications both in the U.S. and internationally in jurisdictions
such as China, Japan, Europe, and Canada. He assists his clients in product and brand development by providing strategic advice for filing patent and trademark applications in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions.
His litigation practice is equally matched, as Paul has represented clients in patent infringement matters in several jurisdictions and proceedings in the International Trade Commission. He works closely with clients and technical experts on cases, including infringement actions, patent invalidity, and claim construction issues.
Dialogue and Discussion will cover the following:
The basics of patenting your idea or innovation and the process to get it done.
Why, when and how to trademark and copyright your business content, works and brand.
An in depth walk through on how to file a patent and trademark
The information presented will help new and established businesses with the knowledge and tools to strengthen the legal foundation of their business.
Hill Tech Society 2023 is an initiative of the Hill CDC partnered with Sustainable and sponsored by Comcast.
Nafasi on Centre's Community Mural Project Voting Day!
Join Nafasi and your Hill District Neighbor's for a fun evening of art review! A group of artists will share their full design concepts for the community to review, give feedback, and vote for which is best in alignment with the community's cultural identity.
Hill CDC's Hill Tech Society Featuring Tammy Szijarto!
Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs and techies!
Register Now: Tuesday, April 18th, 5:30 PM
Register Here
Hill District Community Meeting
Thursday, March 30th, 2023
Register mow to hear updates on Centre Avenue, New Granada Square, Lower Hill and More!
Hill CDC's Hill Tech Society Hosts National Expert!
Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs and techies!
Register Now: Tuesday, March 21st, 5:30 PM
Hill Tech Society is an initiative created by the Hill CDC to assess and address tech equity while rebuilding "The Hill". Our goal is to increase equitable outcomes by supporting Black tech entrepreneurs and innovators.
Sessions target tech entrepreneurs & innovators looking to expand their business knowledge or those who want to learn how to strengthen their technology systems. Program participants will be presented with the opportunity to connect & learn from top innovators in the Pittsburgh region and beyond. The session will cover: Value proposition, Problem Statements, UX/UI, A/B Testing, MVP Tools for Testing and more!
Nafasi on Centre will be hosting two film viewings honoring the creative and enduring spirit of the Black community.
Join with us on Feb 18th to watch Spike Lee's impactful Crooklyn and again on February 25th for a viewing of Shaka King's highly acclaimed Judas and the Black Messiah.
Get Tickets to Judas and the Black Messiah Here!
Come celebrate the kick-off of this month of Black history, reflection, and action at Nafasi on Centre with Black Culture Trivia, refreshments, and a grand prize of $100!!!
Join us on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM for the next Hill District Plans Update Meeting.
This month, the majority of the meeting will be spent providing an update to the residents of the Hill District about key items that are in the pipeline planning process and planning initiatives already established that deserve an update.
Register and join the Zoom call via the links below.
Register now for the February Operation Home Workshop on Sat., Feb. 18th from 9 AM to 5 PM, held virtually via Zoom through the link below.
Registration closes Tuesday, January 31st at 5:00 PM.
Have you always wanted to celebrate Kwanzaa but needed to know where to start? Here's your chance to learn more!
Join the Hill CDC as we celebrate the annual holiday affirming African American families and social values. Kwanzaa is celebrated from Monday, December 26, 2022, to Sunday, January 1, 2023. Expect to learn more about Kwanzaa and the seven principles, shop with artists to prepare your family for this year's celebration, and immerse yourself in the art & music of the diaspora.
Family and Friends of the Hill District Community Celebrate with Us
The year 2022 has been challenging for so many of us. Let's take an evening to celebrate joy and togetherness! Enjoy this end-of-the-year holiday affair with your Hill District family at the New Granada Apartments Community Room on December 15th.
Expect to mix & mingle, listen to great music, dance, enjoy amazing food, raffle prizes, and more!
PAST EVENTS:
The Hill CDC brings to you a Lower Hill District Tour. The tour will include a breakdown of the Lower Hill District redevelopment site and is open to the public for anyone interested to learn more about the redevelopment of the Lower Hill District.
[Urban Redevelopment Authority, also known as the URA, will hold its monthly board meeting on November 10th at 2 pm. The board meeting will be a tentative non-voting meeting related to the Lower Hill Redevelopment proposal for Block E, which includes a proposed music venue and parking garage. Members of the public may submit a comment via the URA's online public comment form by visiting www.ura.org or by calling 412-676-7550 and leaving a voice message.]
Bi-Monthly Hill District Plans Meeting
October 27th, 2022
5:30-7:00 PM
Via zoom/ Facebook Live
Lower Hill Development Activities Meeting
Monday, October 17th, 2022
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Blakey Center
OR Online
1908 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
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Operation Home Workshop - October 2022
Operation Home Workshop - September 2022
Operation Home Workshop - September 2022
Saturday, September17th, 2022
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Nafasi Art Market
NOON to 5:00 PM
2145 Centre Ave - Corner of Centre Ave and Elmore St
Hill District Community Meeting
Thursday, August 18th, 2022
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Blakey Center
1908 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Centre Ave Commercial Activation
Monday, August 22nd, 2022
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Operation Home Workshop - June 2022
Saturday, June 18th, 2022
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Operation Home Workshop - May 2022
Saturday, May 21, 2022
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Hill District Community Meeting & Development Activities Meeting
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
(In Person) 1852 Enoch St - Streamed to Facebook and Youtube
Hill District Candidates Forum
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
(In Person) 1835 Centre Ave - Streamed to Facebook and Youtube
Q1 Hill District Community Meeting
Thursday, January 27th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bi - Monthly Hill District Plans Community Meeting
Tuesday, February 15th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Hill District Plans End-of-Year Update Meeting
Tuesday, December 7th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom and Facebook Live
Q4 Hill District Community Meeting and Development Activities Meeting
Thursday, November 18th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Held via Zoom and on Facebook Live
Capital Accessibility and Readiness: The Entrepreneurship Hub and Client Stories
Thursday, November 11th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
November 2021 Operation Home Workshop
Saturday, November 20, 2021
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Nafasi + Carnegie Museum of Art 58th International Community Workshops
October 9th - October 23rd
Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Avenue
Design Build 3, LLC Mural Project Info Session
October 28th
12:30-1:30PM
Held Via Zoom
EMERGENCY Community Meeting
October 25th
6:00 PM
Held via Zoom
Capital Accessibility and Readiness: Unpacking the Loan Application
Thursday, October 21st
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
October 2021 Operation Home Workshop
Saturday, October 16, 2021
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Capital Accessibility and Readiness: Breaking Down the Basics
Thursday, October 7th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
Nafasi Artist Conversation Series: Connecting Community Through Public Art
Thursday, September 16, 2021
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Avenue
September 2021 Operation Home Workshop
September 18, 2021
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Bridgeway x Hill CDC: BID Program Hill District Info Session
Friday, September 10, 2021
9:00 - 10:30 AM
To be held via Zoom
August 2021 Operation Home Workshop
August 21, 2021
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Hill Tech Society Presents ApprentiPGH Workforce Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 11th
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Hill CDC Conference Room
2015 Centre Avenue, 2nd Floor
Hill District Centre Avenue Development Activities Meeting
Thursday, August 12th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Via Zoom and FB Live
July 2021 Hill District Plans Meeting
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Via Zoom and FB Live
Centre Avenue Restaurant Tour + Info Session
Monday, July 19, 2021
12:00PM - 2:30PM
Hill CDC Offices
2015 Centre Avenue, 2nd Floor
July 2021 Operation Home Workshop
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To be held via Zoom
Big Tom's Barbershop MWBE Info Session: Part 2
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
9AM-11AM
2178 Centre Ave
Nafasi on Centre's Summer Art Market
Saturday, June 26, 2021
11:00PM - 4:00PM
2145 Centre Ave
June 2021 Operation Home Workshop
June 19, 2021
Big Tom's Barbershop MWBE Info Session: Part 1
June 15, 2021
Nafasi on Centre's Food Distribution
Saturday May 22, 2021
Operating Engineer Apprentice Information Session
April 2021 - Virtual Hill District Community Meeting
April 2021 Operation Home Workshop
Saturday, April 17th
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Held via Zoom
Carousel Cafe Presents: A Virtual Dining Experience, Featuring Chef Olafemi Mandley
Thursday, April 22nd
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
Q&A Session for Pitt's Upper Campus Chiller Plant and Distribution Project
April 19, 2021
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
Pre-Bid Meeting: University of Pittsburgh Upper Campus Chilled Water Plant and Distribution
Thursday, April 8th
5:30 PM
To be held via Zoom
University of Pittsburgh Upper Campus Chilled Water Plant and Distribution MWBE Project Information Session with the Hill CDC
Thursday, April 1st
5:30 PM
Held via Zoom
DAM: Lower Hill Block G1 and Block G4
Monday, March 15th
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Held via Zoom, Facebook Live, and YouTube
Hill Tech Society Monthly Tech Sessions: Technology and Culture
Saturday, March 27th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Held via Zoom
March 2021 Operation Home Workshop
Saturday, March 20th
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Held via Zoom
March 2021 Bi Monthly Hill District Plans Community Meeting
Tuesday, March 9th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom and FB Live
DAM: Grayson Parking Lot Expansion
Thursday, March 4th
6:00 to 7:00 PM
Held via Zoom and FB Live
Visions of Now - Nafasi Virtual Gallery Show
Friday, March 5th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Held via Zoom AND Limited In Person Tickets
February 2021 Operation Home Workshop
Saturday, February 20th
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Held via Zoom
FEB 2021 QUARTERLY HILL DISTRICT COMMUNITY MEETING
Thursday, February 4th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
Scorecard link: https://forms.gle/p2zPJarEFXE6koFS8
JAN 2021 BI-MONTHLY HILL DISTRICT PLANS COMMUNITY MEETING
Wednesday, January 20th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
RESCHEDULED BIZ + Tech Bootcamp: Social Media and Marketing
Saturday, January 16th
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Held via Zoom
January 2021 Operation Home Workshop with Special Guest Key Bank
Saturday, January 16th
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
Q3 2020 HILL DISTRICT VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING
Thursday, December 17th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom and FB Live
BIZ + Tech Bootcamp: POS/FinTech/Project Management
Saturday, December 5th
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Held via Zoom
BIZ + Tech Bootcamp: All Things Construction - Part 1
Thursday, December 10th
5:30 AM-7:00 PM
Held via Zoom
BIZ + Tech Bootcamp: All Things Construction - Part 2
Saturday, December 12th
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Held via Zoom
Hill District Plans Community Meeting
Thursday, November 19th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom and FB Live
Nafasi on Centre Virtual Ribbon Cutting
Friday, November 13th
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Held via Zoom and FB Live
Nafasi on Centre Community Tours
Friday, November 13th
5:00 - 7:00 PM
2145 Centre Avenue
NOVEMBER 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 21st
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
BIZ + Tech Bootcamp: Integration of Technology Into Business
Saturday, November 14th
12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Held via Zoom
BIZ + Tech Bootcamp: IT Managed Services
Saturday, November 14th
2:45 PM-4:15 PM
Held via Zoom
BIZ + Tech Bootcamp: Social Media and Marketing
Saturday, November 21st
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Held via Zoom
OCTOBER 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 17th
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
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Q3 2020 HILL DISTRICT VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING
Thursday, September 24th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
VIA ZOOM AND LIVE ON FACEBOOK
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SEPTEMBER 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, September 19th
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
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SECTION 3 BUSINESS INFORMATION SESSION AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RECRUITMENT SESSION
Thursday, August 20th
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
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August 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 15th
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
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JULY 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 18th
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
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CENTRE HELDMAN TENANTS COMMUNITY MEETING
Thursday, June 25th
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom and FB Live
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JUNE 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 20th
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
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PRE-BID MEETING
Monday, June 22nd
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Held via Zoom
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2020 HILL DISTRICT VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING
Thursday, May 28th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
VIA ZOOM AND LIVE ON FACEBOOK
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MAY 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 16th
9:00AM-5:00PM
Held via Zoom
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MBE MAXIMIZATION & SOLUTIONS
Tuesday, March 3
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Jeron X. Grayson Center
Media Room
1852 Enoch St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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MARCH 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 21st
9:00AM-5:00PM
Jeron X. Grayson Center
1852 Enoch St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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FEBRUARY 2020 HILL DISTRICT COMMUNITY MEETING
Thursday, February 20th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jeron X. Grayson Center
1852 Enoch St. Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Doors open at 5:30
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FEBRUARY 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 15th
9:00AM-5:00PM
The Warner Centre, 4th Floor
332 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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REGISTERED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES MEETING FOR NEW GRANADA APARTMENTS
Tuesday, January 21st
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Jeron X. Grayson Center
1852 Enoch St. Pittsburgh, Pa 15219
Doors opened at 5:30
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JANUARY 2020 OPERATION HOME HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 18th
9:00AM-5:00PM
The Warner Centre, 4th Floor
332 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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