Givner Building Project Update: December 2021
We are excited to share some progress photos of Operation Better Block‘s James T. Givner Building project in Homewood! There is a fresh coat of paint on the upper section …
News & Events
News & Events
Sixth Ward Flats Brings 35 Units of Affordable Housing to Doughboy Square in Lawrenceville
In a neighborhood that commands $2,100 a month for a market-rate one-bedroom apartment, we created 35 units of affordable housing with rents ranging from $260-$895. All rents are affordable to …
Sixth Ward Flats Is Complete!
Today ACTION-Housing and our project partners gathered at the The Roberto Clemente Museum to celebrate the grand opening of Sixth Ward Flats, our newest affordable housing development located in Doughboy …
MyPlace Clients Get Suited and Booted Courtesy of Craig’s Closet
Last month, a few MyPlace clients were invited to participate in suit fittings provided by Craig’s Closet (part of the The Cameron Heyward Foundation.) Craig’s Closet provides high school boys …
“A Dream House”: A New Nonprofit to Help Youth in the Foster Care System
Thousands of children in Pennsylvania’s foster care system are waiting to be adopted. In Pittsburgh, a woman who went through the system as a teenager is on a mission to …
Centre Avenue Housing Legacy Wall
To honor the cultural and historical significance of the Centre Avenue YMCA (now called Centre Avenue Housing) and its connection to Pittsburgh’s African American community, ACTION commissioned local artist, Njaimeh …
Centre Avenue Housing Ribbon Cutting
The weather was picture-perfect for this morning’s celebration of completing renovations to the Centre Avenue YMCA, now known as Centre Avenue Housing. Thank you to everyone who was able to …
MyPlace Client and Alumni Night on the Town
Last week, a group of MyPlace clients and alumni had a night on the town! The evening began with a hearty meal at Primanti Brother’s in Market Square, followed by …
Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Workforce Housing Duplex Ribbon Cutting
Build Back Better Act Roundtable Discussion at Centre Avenue Housing
From left to right: Aaron Gibson of the YMCA, Larry Swanson of ACTION-Housing, Michael Polite from Beacon Communities and the YMCA, Congressman Dwight Evans, and Representative Jake Wheatley It was …
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Update
As of today, August 30th, 2021, the Allegheny County Emergency Rental Assistance Program has expended roughly $30 million in rental and utility assistance, stabilizing over 5000 households. $22 million of …
Mortgage Moratorium Ends as Feds and State Ramp Up Program To Help Homeowners
When the moratorium on evictions ended on July 31, so did a moratorium on foreclosures on delinquent home mortgages. Thousands of Pennsylvanians could be at risk of losing their homes. …