Community volunteers will beautify and restore city blocks this spring with help from City departments and The Home Depot Foundation
(PITTSBURGH) April 23, 2013 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced the 24 recipients who will receive funding through the fourth round of his servePGH initiative’s “Love Your Block” grant program – bringing the total number of projects to 64. From Garfield to Elliott, and Beltzhoover to Spring Garden, resident volunteers will partner with the City to transform blighted lots into community assets. Thanks to the generous support of The Home Depot Foundation, organizations will be awarded $1,000 to purchase supplies and equipment. Additionally, a special $2,000 prize will be given to the organization with the most impressive block transformation. Spring project implementation will begin this weekend in Highland Park and the South Side, and will continue through the end of June.
Month: May 2013
Something new and exciting is coming to Lawn St. The LEAD Civic Engagement Summer Camp of CHS kicks off this June and promises to be a great experience. The camp will exemplify CHS’s core values as we will connect the students to their passions and equip them with the tools they need to become lifelong advocates.
If anyone would like to register their child for the camp, you can do so here. Please share this email with anyone you think might have an interest and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Trevor Smith, Director of Community Programs with CHS at tsmith@chscorp.org 412-246-1615 374 Lawn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3337 Dawson St owners seeking variance to officially make a 2 unit bldg from a large single family house in a single family zone.
This was discussed at the SONG meeting on Wed 5/1. SONG is submitting a letter in support.
Check back for any reschedule.
A Green Team Announcement:
Please join us on Thursday, May 2nd to redesign Louisa Street!
7pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street.
Check back for more info.
One of the biggest and best children’s and maternity consignment sales is setting up shop in the Pittsburgh area this weekend.
The Just Between Friends sales event takes place Friday through Sunday at the golf dome at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, located off Interstate 79 and the Neville Island Bridge.
Peoples Oakland, 3433 Bates St
This forum will focus on relationships between neighborhood residents, businesses and institutions, issues with difficult landlords and the best practices that help to solve problems and progress that has been made in this regard.
Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Community Human Services.
Sponsored by Central Oakland Community Organization (COCO), Peoples Oakland, Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID), Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC)
Mayoral and council candidates will be in attendance.
Contact Sandra Phillips at Peoples Oakland at 412-683-7150 for more information.
05/02 2013
Biking is a fantastic way to help keep the air clean and get exercise. A short, four-mile round-trip by bicycle keeps about 15 pounds of pollutants out of the air we breathe.
That’s why we are thrilled to help promote the 2013 National Bike Challenge, sponsored locally by Bike Pittsburgh and OTB (Over the Bar) Bicycle Cafe in the South Side.
Inflate those tires, oil those chains and gear up for the challenge, which kicks off May 1 and ends September 30. This free and friendly competition encourages Pittsburghers to get out and ride–whether as daily commuters, weekend warriors or somewhere in between. The challenge helps riders realize the health, economic and environmental benefits of riding a bike.
Riders can choose to participate as individuals or teams and see how they stack up against others in the Pittsburgh region and nationwide. This year, Bike Pittsburgh and OTB Bicycle Cafe are working to register 1,250 people to help our region pedal to the top spot in the country.
Participant points favor daily riding–20 points per day, plus 1 point per mile logged. Smartphone users can download a free app to directly track and log trips for the National Bike Challenge. Challenge yourself, your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to get moving, log miles, earn points and be eligible to win prizes at the national level. Pittsburgh riders even earn free drinks at OTB Bicycle Cafe just for participating.
Sign up at nationalbikechallenge.org and start logging your miles today!
May 7 World Asthma Day Event Includes First-Ever Review of Scientific Literature on Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Pittsburgh, Finding Serious Implications for Area Residents
PITTSBURGH – Local and national health experts are convening in Pittsburgh on May 7 for the second annual regional Summit on asthma and other health concerns associated with poor air quality. The day-long symposium will address Pittsburgh’s asthma epidemic, as well as newly presented findings about how air pollution affects birth outcomes, cancer and cardiopulmonary illness and mortality rates.
Organized by Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) and the Breathe Project, with the support of The Heinz Endowments and the Suburban Health Foundation, “The Air We Breathe: A Regional Summit on Asthma and Other Health Impacts of Air Pollution” will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.
05/02 2013
Frazier Fieldhouse at Frazier St and Dawson St
next to Frazier Fieldhouse, Frazier St and Dawson St
A community garden. Priority given to residents for limited space.
All the planting beds are taken, but everyone welcome to come help and learn. Be sure to ask about the “wet club”, for helping to water during dry spells.
Check the calendar for scheduled dates.
05/01 2013
Check out the website for some free downloadable maps.
Birmingham Bridge Forbes Ave to Craig St to 5th Ave
THE EAST END WORKS COLLABORATIVE JOB FAIR
Sent 05/01/2013 @ 1:17 pm
Greetings,
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 a job fair will take place at the Eastminster Presbyterian Church at 250 N. Highland Avenue (across from the Home Depot) from 4pm to 6pm. This will be an opportunity to meet 75+ employers from the banking, retail and healthcare industry along with social services, food service, and labor jobs represented. Early access will be provided to veterans, foster care youth, and individuals with criminal background issues beginning at 3pm.
For resume assistance, please contact the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center at 412-362-8580 or go to their website at www.enecpittsburgh.org.
Thank you,
R. Daniel Lavelle
PITTSBURGH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (PSYEP)
Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Available
Sent 05/01/2013 @ 12:20 pm
Greetings,
The Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program (PSYEP) provides a six week work experience for youth ages 14-21. Work assignments follow two tracks: conservation related outdoor work where youth crews help to restore or maintain public properties and parks; or internships in public sector or private sector offices performing a wide range of business or clerical functions. Youth are paid $7.25 per hour and work six hours per day. The core work period is July 2nd through August 10th, 2012.
To apply, please click here. Applications are accepted from Monday, May 1st to Monday, May 13th.
Thank you,
R. Daniel Lavelle