Eviction Prevention Post-Pandemic

The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is working to bring together local service providers, the legal community, and court systems to establish court-connected eviction prevention programs at the local level. This toolkit is intended to support the important work of local champions seeking to create formal partnerships between Magisterial District Courts and social service providers with … [Read more…]

Equity One-Stop Shop Approaching Funding Goal

POORLAW and Praise Temple Deliverance Church are pleased to announce that we are close to reaching our $1.7 million goal for the establishment of the Equity One Stop Shop Resource Center (EOSSRC) to be established in the former Good Shepherd Church located at 124 Johnston Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15207. We have recently been awarded a $137,000 grant from Avenues of … [Read more…]

Community Events for Summer 2023

Juneteenth Celebration Please mark your calendars for COL’s Juneteenth celebration on Hazelwood Green on Friday, June 16th! Flyer is attached. We will have music, food, and activities going throughout the evening. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! Praying and Reflecting National Gun Violence Prevention Day June 2, 2023 – Community Leaders will be … [Read more…]

Housing and Food Assistance Programs

2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program The annual Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available to eligible seniors across Allegheny County. Any eligible senior may receive one set of vouchers to be spent at participating farmers markets. One set of vouchers is worth $50.00 (issued as five vouchers worth $10.00 each). The vouchers may … [Read more…]

Resources for Youth

Greg Jones Scholarship  For students from Glen Hazel / Hazelwood / Glenwood sections of Pittsburgh Eligibility Criteria Deadline: May 31, 2023 – Apply online at: www.poisefoundation.org/scholarships Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program – provides Allegheny County youth the opportunity to: APPLICANTS must be between the ages of 14 – 21, live in Allegheny County, authorized to work in the U.S., and meet program … [Read more…]

10.27 Healing Partnership Counseling Services

10.27 Healing Partnership is offering free counseling services both general and specifically for those who are struggling as the trail begins for the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. For those who would like support around the shooting and/or trial, you can call 412-422-7200 to connect to a counselor or reach out to the 10.27 Healing … [Read more…]

Ice Skating at the Hunt Armory

The Pittsburgh Penguins have given the Greater Hazelwood community a date and time for FREE ice skating at the Hunt Armory: Sunday, February 19th, 2 pm – 3 pm The Hunt Armory The historic Hunt Armory Ice Rink is a community ice rink located on Emerson Street in Shadyside (324 Emerson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206). … [Read more…]

Guaranteed Basic Mobility Program

City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is now recruiting for their Guaranteed Basic Mobility (GBM) pilot program. This pilot will be giving 50 participants free access to a suite of transportation options for one year and study how lowering the barriers to transportation can improve socio-economic outcomes. GBM Pilot Program This pilot program … [Read more…]