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 …
News & Events
News & Events
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 …
Walk-Through Wednesday #3: Sixth Ward Flats
Our third Walk-Through Wednesday features the construction currently happening at Sixth Ward Flats in Lawrenceville. This two-building development is in a challenging inner-city location, but we look forward to completing …
Walk-Through Wednesday #2: Centre Avenue YMCA
Our second Walk-Through Wednesday features the construction currently happening at the Centre Avenue YMCA in the Hill District. Be sure to check out followup walkthroughs as this building’s interior will …
Sculpture Support System Presents: The Quarantine Companion
ACTION-Housing’s Tenant Assemble is hosting one of the Quarantine Companion vending machine locations outside of our Penn Mathilda Apartments on Penn Avenue in Garfield. Learn more about this project in …
Walk-Through Wednesday #1: Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Workforce Housing
Walk-Through Wednesday is a new ACTION-Housing feature where we will post progress on our projects every Wednesday. Today we are visiting our duplex project with the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh …
Penn Hills Housing Program Clears Hurdles to Homeownership For Low-Income Families
Since 2017, 24 individuals with modest incomes have become homeowners in Penn Hills with the help of the Penn Hills Homebuyer Assistance Program. Learn more about this downpayment and closing …