HUD awards $6 million to renovate dated Pittsburgh-area senior high-rise
View on KDKA, the federal government has allocated more than $6 million to a senior high-rise in Crafton. “I am proud to announce we are going to be investing $6 million …
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Crafton affordable apartments to get energy-efficient upgrade due to Inflation Reduction Act funds
Read in WESA, a local affordable apartment complex for seniors will soon see a major investment aimed at improving housing quality for residents, increasing energy efficiency, and guarding against future …
After 44 years at Pittsburgh nonprofit developer ACTION Housing, Larry Swanson will step down
The following story was originally published by 90.5 WESA. Click here for the original article. In June 1979, President Jimmy Carter was in the White House, the films “Alien” and …
Larry Swanson, ACTION-Housing Executive Director Retiring Later This Year
The following story was originally published in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Click here for the original article which includes an audio link. After 20 years of leadership, Larry Swanson, executive director …
ACTION Hosts Pennsylvania DHS Secretary and Allegheny County Executive
Last week, ACTION proudly hosted Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Office of the Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato as they announced significant new state-wide investments …
Opportunity Fund Awards Help to Expand Shelter Programming
McKeesport Downtown Housing $10,000 was recently awarded to ACTION-Housing who is acting as fiscal sponsor to support the Strength in Numbers’ (SIN) arts programming within the McKeesport Downtown Housing Low …
ACTION Featured in United Way Monthly Success Story
This month’s success story is brought to you through United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s partnership with ACTION-Housing’s Sustainable Home Improvement Program.Improving access:“Mr. and Mrs. H. have resided in their family home …
ACTION’s 2024 Day At The Ballpark: An Afternoon To Remember
This past Wednesday, ACTION celebrated our annual Day at the Ballpark. For the first time, a company-sponsored tailgate was held prior to the game and was a great success! There …
An Interview With ACTION-Housing’s Weatherization Expert
ACTION’s own Patty DiGuilio was recently interviewed by The Energy Efficiency Alliance (EEA) and provided insight into the burgeoning weatherization industry. Read the full article here and learn more about …
Larry Swanson Honored at PHFA Housing Forum
Yesterday, ACTION’s Executive Director, Larry Swanson, was honored at the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)‘s Housing Forum in Harrisburg. Larry was presented with PHFA’s inaugural Housing Legacy Award, which recognizes …
2024 ACTION Annual Meeting Sets New Attendance Record
1410 Fifth Avenue Project Has Reopened
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 …