PPE Supplies Arrive at McKeesport Downtown Housing
Thanks to Team PSBG and Global Links for supplying PPE and other necessities and staffing our new shelter space in our McKeesport Downtown Housing building. The space is looking great …
News & Events
News & Events
2020 Coleman Award Winner, Larry Swanson
Larry was honored by the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute of Politics as a recipient of this year’s Coleman Award for Excellence in Community Service ceremony in recognition of his tireless …
Krause Commons is a Star!
We are proud to announce that Krause Commons (2615 Murray Avenue, also known as Squirrel Hill Gateway Lofts) has earned the Energy Star from the United States Environmental Protection Agency! …
Costco Run for MyPlace and McKeesport Downtown Housing Clients
Earlier this week, two of our MyPlace Case Managers visited Costco at the Waterfront to pick up a large donation of food for MyPlace and McKeesport Downtown Housing Clients. This …
Walk-Through Wednesday #8: Smithfield Cold Weather Shelter II
After a full summer and fall of hard work, we are proud to announce the Smithfield Street Cold Weather Shelter has opened on time! This is the only cold weather …
2020 ACTION-Housing, Inc. Employee Recognition Awards
This past Friday ACTION held its employee recognition awards. Normally, these awards are presented at our All Staff Meeting in September, but due to the pandemic, awards were announced virtually …
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 …
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 …