We are proud to announce the reopening of 1410 Fifth Avenue!
This project involved a strong partnership with Bethlehem Haven to rehabilitate a 122-year-old building that houses their shelter in Uptown for women seeking refuge from homelessness. This effort is part of a larger initiative to improve the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue.
Phase II of this project (Uptown Flats) will entail the demolition of several dilapidated buildings that will be replaced by 34 units of affordable housing for women at risk of homelessness or who have disabilities. This new building will directly connect with 1410 Fifth Avenue to provide supportive services for its future residents.
An uplifting ribbon cutting ceremony was held this past Friday in the newly renovated space with speeches from project partners, funders, and a resident, “Dez”, who appropriately summed up the conditions of the building prior to this renovation, “That basement was scary!”
We encourage you to read this great article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that explains the positive impact this building will have on its clients and a recap of Friday’s ribbon cutting celebration.