COVID-19 Resources List
A number of members of the local non-profit community have been compiling a wide-ranging list of resources that can be helpful during the current pandemic. The list is constantly updated …
News & Events
News & Events
Work Does Not Stop When Offices Are Closed
During the Coronavirus Pandemic, residents at the Centre Avenue YMCA were able to stay nourished thanks to the good work of 412 Food Rescue. Check out this post that features …
The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Rental Homes
ACTION-Housing works hard to provide affordable housing throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, but housing affordability is a national issue. We encourage you to read this informative report from the National Low Income …
ACTION-Housing gets $2.2 million grant for affordable housing in East Liberty, Squirrel Hill
Before the pandemic was in full swing, the beginning of March was good for ACTION-Housing when a $2,200,000 Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) grant was awarded to assist in …
Jade of Love: The Decades-Long Legacy of an Office Plant
ACTION-Housing, Inc. has been a tenant in the old ALCOA Building for 19 years, but the longest-standing tenant in the building may be a Jade plant who has been grafted …
ACTION-Housing Receives a Competitive $2.25M Grant From Federal Treasury Department’s Capital Magnet Fund Program
Thanks to the support of Congressman Mike Doyle, ACTION-Housing was awarded $2,250,000 in Capital Magnet Funds from the US Department of Treasury. ACTION was one of only fifteen non-profit developers …
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Partners With ACTION-Housing to Redevelop an Apartment Complex in Highland Park
After a few years of negotiations, a final agreement was reached this year for ACTION to acquire three apartment buildings in Highland Park from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. This project …
Decorative Metal Panels Installed at Krause Commons Parking Garage
Thanks to a collaboration between artists Paul Schifino, David Lewis, and the Monmade program, artistic metal panels were installed on the Krause Commons parking garage in Squirrel Hill in February. …
Centre Avenue YMCA Groundbreaking Ceremony
Valentine’s Day 2020 was more than a day of romance and affection, it was a day of celebration for the ACTION-Housing and all of those who attended the uplifting and …
James T. Givner Building Funding Approved
Back in February, ACTION-Housing, Inc. and Operation Better Block celebrated the final funding approval to allow the James T. Givner Building rehabilitation project to move forward. Thanks to the collaborative …
County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald attends Trade Institute Workforce Housing Groundbreaking
ACTION-Housing, Inc. is proud to assist the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh on their workforce housing project in Homewood. County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald was one of many public officials who attended …
Steelers Social Justice Grant Program Contributes to MyPlace Program
The Pittsburgh Steelers may not have gone to the Super Bowl this year, but they’re super to us for supporting our MyPlace program through their Social Justice Grant program! The team …