This list is meant to be helpful and somewhat representative, especially for South Oakland Residents and Visitors, but not a complete and exhaustive list of every existing event or organization. Feel free to suggest others we have missed.
In case you didn’t see the page for the South Oakland Community Day, check out the SOCD Page
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South Oakland Information:
- South Oakland Map
- South Oakland 2000 Census Raw Data
- Pittsburgh 2000 Census Report
- Pittsburgh 2010 Census Raw Data
- UCSUR 2011 Report (South Oakland pg 156)
- South Oakland Wikipedia Page
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Community Organizations:
- Bellefield Area Citizens Association (BACA)
- South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG) on Facebook
- South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG) on Twitter
- Oakcliffe Community Organization of South Oakland (OCO)
- West Oakland/Oak Hill Neighborhood Council – The Corner
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Community Related Organizations:
- Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC) Maintains a variety of programs, initiatives and resources for community improvement.
- Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) dedicated to the revitalization of urban neighborhoods.
- Community Human Services (CHS) provides a variety of programs and assistance.
- Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID) Local business related organization. Website has a collection of various local listings including business, art, recreation etc
- Only In Oakland. More info on Oakland and various programs.
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Community Projects:
- Oakland Tree And Garden (TAG) Team (formerly Green Team) – “Putting the ‘Oak’ back in Oakland”
- JobLinks – Community-based, job readiness, health care employment and CPR certification and training center.
- School 2 Career – Provides mentoring, job development and career exploration for high school students.
- Oakwatch – Oakland Code Enforcement Project, focuses on enhancing resident quality of life by enforcing codes on negligent property owners, disruptive behavior and other issues.
- Clean Pittsburgh Commission – Works to improve the environmental quality of life of Pittsburgh residents through litter and illegal dumping prevention, clean-up and enforcement.
- Great American Cleanup Of PA – March 1 – May 31, various programs and events related to cleaning up litter and trash, recycling, disposing of hard-to-dispose of items, plantings, and removing graffiti to beautify your community
- GoBurgh – Transit oriented issues
- Home Lost Project – Trying to help Pgh homeless through awareness and projects like making quilts.
- Panther Hollow – A brief history of Panther Hollow compiled by Carlino Giampolo
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Government and Related Entities:
- City of Pittsburgh
- Pgh Dept Of Public Works – Environmental Services – Refuse & Recycling
- PA 2-1-1 Southwest – Connects people with community, housing, health and disaster services
- Mayor’s 3-1-1 Hotline – Online reporting
- Pittsburgh City Council
- Pittburgh City Council Calendar
- Pittsburgh Planning Commission
- Pittsburgh Zoning Board Of Adjustment
- Pittsburgh – Senior Community Centers
- Allegheny County Health Department
- Allegheny County Real Estate Info
- PA House Of Representatives
- PA Senate
- US House Of Representatives
- US Senate
- United States Post Office
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Transportation/Commuting
- Pittsburgh Parking Authority (general info, and apps for finding parking spaces, paying tickets)
- PennDOT District 11 (Allegheny County)
- Greenfield Ave Bridge Project
- Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT)
- Alco Parking garages and lots
- Oakland Smart Commute
- PACommutes (including biking, walking and other alternative transportation)
- Pittsburgh Transportation Group
- Classy Cab
- City Cab
- Lyft – Request a ride with the tap of a button. The “Pink Mustache” ride.
- Uber – Connecting you with a driver at the tap of a button. Request, ride, and pay via your mobile phone.
- Green Gears PediCabs
- Bike Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Bike Share
- Rock Alley Project – Connecting Oakland To The Eliza Furnace Trail
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Religious Organizations:
- St. Regis Catholic Church 3235 Parkview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4597 412-681-9365
- Saint Paul Cathedral 108 North Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2608 (412) 621-4951 info@saintpaulcathedral.org
- New Light Baptist Church 3801 Frazier St Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · South Oakland (412) 621-0640
- St George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral – 3400 Dawson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 681-2988
- The Commonwealth Of Oakland – 100 N. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 701-1628
- The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh 4100 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 682-5555
- Rodef Shalom Congregation – 4905 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 621-6566
- The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh – 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-521-8010
- The Hindu Jain Temple – 615 Illini Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146
- S.V. Hindu Temple – 1230 South McCully Drive, Penn Hills, PA 15235 (412) 373-3380
- Pittsburgh Buddhist Center – 111, Route 908, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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Things to do, places to see and be in Oakland:
- The Nationality Rooms in the University Of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral Of Learning – 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15260
- University of Pittsburgh Theatre Arts – Forbes Ave and Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15260. Box office: 412-624-PLAY (7529) pittrep@pitt.edu
- Schenley Plaza – Multi-use public green space near Carnegie Library with food, entertainment and education.
- Carnegie Museums Of Pittsburgh – 4400 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 622-3131
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-622-3114
- Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum Memorial 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
- Eliza Furnace Trail – Part of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, which is conveniently located and used by commuters, walkers, bikers, joggers, and skaters of all ages.
- Friends Of The Riverfront – Increase awareness and engagement with the Pittsburgh region’s rivers and riverfronts.
- Peterson Event Center – multi-purpose event center, Home of Pitt Panther Basketball, 3719 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh Pa 15213
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Things to do, places to see and be close by in Pittsburgh:
- VisitPittsburgh – Lots of info on Pittsburgh. Site run by Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Schenley Park – Hike /Bike trails, public pool, picnic shelters, ice skating and more
- Phipps Conservatory – One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Duquesne Incline – 1197 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 381-1665
- South Side Works Shopping, dining, cinema and other entertainment complex
- Station Square – Shopping, dining, sports and entertainment complex
- Gateway Clipper Fleet – Dining, sightseeing, entertainment, river shuttle, located adjacent to Station Square West Parking Lots
- Rivers Casino – 777 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15212 412-231-7777
- PNC Park – Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Heinz Field – Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panther Football
- Consol Energy Center Pittsburgh – multi-purpose event center, Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins (866) 459-2035
- Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium – (that’s the real address) One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 665-3640
- National Aviary – Allegheny Commons West,700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-323-7235
- Carnegie Science Center – 1 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15212 (412) 237-3400
- The Andy Warhol Museum – 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5890 (412) 237-8300
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Other Useful Links Outside Oakland:
- Action Housing, Inc (Housing, Weatherization, Foreclosure Prevention, Social Services and Programs)
- Construction Junction (re-use and recycling of building and other materials)
- Diagnostic Energy Auditors, Western PA (home energy audits, recommendations, installations)
- East End Food Co-op (Market, Cafè, Co-op)
- Environment and Energy Community Outreach (EECO) Center
- GTECH Strategies (Growth Through Energy and Community Health)
- Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh (no-cost home repairs for qualified home owners)
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