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 …
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News & Events
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 …
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 …