Election Day: MyPlace Voter Event
Today is election day. Have you voted yet? If not, please stop reading this immediately, go out and vote, then come back and finish reading this post! It is ACTION-Housing’s …
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Think Pink Day 2020
For the past eight years on the last Wednesday of October, ACTION-Housing has held its Annual Think Pink Day. Teresa and I started this day of remembrance after both of …
Walk-Through Wednesday #7: Centre Avenue YMCA II
We are excited to show you our latest Walk-Through Wednesday! This video update gives an in-depth look at the progress being made on the historic renovation of the Centre Avenue …
Larry Swanson: Meeting housing needs during coronavirus era
Larry Swanson is a nationally-renowned expert in affordable housing development and we are eternally grateful to have him as our Executive Director. Larry recently wrote an op-ed for the Pittsburgh …
Walk-Through Wednesday #6: Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Workforce Housing II
Walk-Through Wednesdays are back! This week’s video shows the progress being made at the nearly-complete Susquehanna Street duplex project that will serve as workforce housing for students enrolled in the …
2020 ACTION Kids Poster Art Contest Winners
We are proud to announce the winners of ACTION-Housing’s first-ever poster art contest! Best in Category Winners: Category 1: Chase Masking in the Sun Category 2: Laila Beach Safe Fun …
Unprecedented Public-Private Partnership Brings Innovative Homeless Shelter to Downtown Pittsburgh
“Having a home is a basic need for everyone,” said Linda Metropulos, special consultant for Action Housing. “We might look the other way when we see someone who is experiencing …
Remote Court Hearings Could Be A New Trend With Foreclosure Cases
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, homeowners facing foreclosure are in a uniquely difficult situation. However, a new approach to housing court hearings is making this process a little easier for …
Unprecedented Public-Private Partnership Brings Innovative Homeless Shelter to Downtown Pittsburgh
ACTION is proud to be part of a diverse and powerful team of local private and public entities who are working to develop a new homeless shelter near downtown Pittsburgh. …
ACTION-Housing’s My Place Program: Innovative Housing for Allegheny County’s Vulnerable Youth
ACTION-Housing is proud to operate the MyPlace program. This program assists youths aging out of the foster care system to help them become responsible, motivated, and independent young adults. Allegheny …
Walk-Through Wednesday #5: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Our fifth Walk-Through Wednesday highlights the construction that took place over this summer in Highland Park. ACTION purchased three apartment buildings owned by the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with the agreement …
Walk-Through Wednesday #4: Smithfield Cold Weather Shelter
This week’s Walk-Through Wednesday features our work on the Smithfield United Church of Christ. More than just a church, this building serves as a homeless shelter between the months of …