Hill Community Development Corporation

🏡Sign up for the July Operation HOME Workshop and position yourself to become a Home Buyer in the Hill District! These workshops are often a critical step in the process of qualifying for a home mortgage. Through a series of monthly one-day workshops, participants will have an opportunity to learn about homeownership, best practices to avoid predatory lending, the homebuying process, home maintenance, post purchase solutions, money management and more! A link will be distributed by the Urban League closer to the date. The Hill Community Development Corporation has joined efforts with the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Operation Home initiative to help Hill District residents and potential buyers successfully navigate the home-buying process. Space for this workshop is limited, so register today! Register here or through the link in our bio: https://lnkd.in/eucgXKDk

We're excited to welcome KiKi Brown to the Hill CDC offices! 🎉 KiKi is a powerhouse in radio and community engagement, and we are thrilled to have her energy and expertise in our space. 📢 Attention entrepreneurs and creatives! We have office space available. Join KiKi and other dynamic professionals in our collaborative environment. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your work in a community that fosters growth and innovation in the Hill District! For more information, please e-mail Diane Day at dday@hilldistrict.org .

"Carol Hardeman said she’s frustrated that the promised park projects in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood still haven’t started, years after residents hoped they would be done. Hardeman, who serves as executive director of the Hill District Consensus Group, said the lengthy delays to projects that were supposed to improve a well-used park shelter and playground in the neighborhood have caused confusion and disappointment. “Bottom line — it’s really a failure,” she said of the long-stalled projects. The Robert E. Williams shelter in the Hill District neighborhood was supposed to be demolished and rebuilt. The project, Hardeman said, has been in the works for about five years with no construction actually underway yet. The city’s 2024 capital budget includes $1.5 million in federal covid relief money for the effort. Olga George, a spokeswoman for Mayor Ed Gainey, said the city hopes to have a contract signed in August “to get construction moving.” Hardeman said talks with city leaders about improving the Kennard Playground in the Hill District have been in the works for just as long. There’s been no visible progress on that project either, she said. Residents have sometimes turned to the community development organization in hopes of getting more information, but Hardeman said they’re in the dark, too. The city, she said, has provided unclear and sometimes mixed messages about the status of projects in their neighborhood. No money was allocated for improvements to Kennard in the city’s 2024 capital budget." Read more here: https://ow.ly/1MFM50Sofzv

Join the Hill CDC, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, the Duquesne Small Business Development Center, and Chatham University's Women's Business Center for Small Business Hours, where you can gain invaluable insights into starting or expanding your existing business. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned entrepreneur, our sessions cater to everyone interested in business development. Register now to learn the essential steps and strategies. Discover the keys to success in business growth and startup essentials needed to thrive!   Sessions are available in half-hour increments. Register today! Book your session at hilldistrict.org/booknow !

📅Mark your calendars! Don't miss our next FREE food distribution on Friday, July 12th at 11:30 AM! The distribution will occur at Nafasi on Centre, located at 2145 Centre Ave. Bring your own tote or carry box to transport your items. See you there!

🏡Looking to buy your own home? Check out our Operation HOME workshop, a part of the Hill District 100 Program! The Hill Community Development Corporation's Hill District 100 program aims to increase home ownership in the Hill District community. The Hill CDC works with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh to offer HUD Certified Homeownership Workshops to help Hill District residents and potential buyers successfully navigate the home-buying process in our neighborhood. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about homeownership, and best practices to avoid predatory lending, the home buying process, home maintenance, post-purchase solutions, and money management. Attendees can also sign up for follow-up one-on-one counseling to address credit issues and more. A link will be distributed to those who register to join. These workshops are often a critical step in the process of qualifying for a home mortgage, as well as financial grants and support. Don't miss this opportunity to join. Space for this workshop is limited! Be sure to register today at hilldistrict.org/register!

Join us as a vendor for the 4th Annual Nafasi Art Market, celebrating the rich cultural legacy and creativity of our neighborhood. Calling all talented creators and entrepreneurs in our vibrant community! Are you passionate about showcasing your unique artistry and crafts? Sign up today! Secure your spot now to connect with fellow artists and engage with the community! Register here: https://ow.ly/zGEr50RIzAZ

The conversation begins tonight at Nafasi on Centre! Are you ready to be part of a meaningful series of conversations that reshape our understanding of Black life in Pittsburgh? This is your chance to engage deeply and contribute to a vital community dialogue. Join us in "The Community Living Room" where a series of conversations dedicated to the rigorous exchange of Black knowledge traditions and Black life in Pittsburgh will unfold. Our goal is to share and transform our collective thinking about our lived experiences, cultural practices, education and traditions through a freedom-centered format of conversation. We will embrace our roles as learners and teachers within our community with the goal of anchoring our progress within the embrace of community. Relational Responsibilities: In our interconnected community, we are committed to: Active Listening: Truly hear and understand each other. Honest Challenging: Engage with ideas critically and respectfully. Dedicated Learning: Foster a productive learning environment where ideas are rigorously examined without personal disparagement. Expectations: We will practice: Listening and Hearing Deep Studying and Meaningful Contribution Engaging Generously: Explore possibilities, seek connections, deepen understanding, and embrace complexity over mere critique. Framework for Shared Inquiry: Stretch: Push questions beyond immediate concerns to explore broader implications. Resonance: Foster non-hierarchical collective action through questions that elicit deep, attentive responses. Resilience: Ensure questions remain flexible and connected to their purpose, adapting to changing circumstances and new discoveries. This event requires registration and confirmation by way of a follow-up email. Space is limited. Register here or through the link in our bio today. https://ow.ly/sAUg50Sk0J3

The Hill CDC celebrates Juneteenth as a joyous day of celebration for African descendant people who suffered (directly or indirectly) the indignity of American slavery, and a day of education and remembrance for those who aspire to understand the fullness of America’s complex journey towards racial justice and liberty for all.

This year’s State of Black Pittsburgh’s theme “Housing Stability, Electoral Impact” will highlight the work being done in the region to address the critical need for quality and affordable housing and the significance of electoral participation by Black people, and its in shaping our future. The Housing Stability discussion will dive deep into the need for more quality affordable housing, featuring four expert and hands-on panelists from our community. The Electoral Impact discussion will feature another set of four panelists who understand the importance of the Black vote and will share some strategies to increase turnout. Following these discussions, two interactive breakout sessions, one for each topic, will give attendees the unique opportunity to engage directly with the panelists, pose questions, and collaborate on innovative, actionable solutions. This talk will inform our efforts to Create a State of Black Pittsburgh Report and Black Policy Agenda. Join us on Thursday, June 27th as we discuss topics regarding housing and voting within the City of Pittsburgh. Doors open and breakfast is served beginning at 8a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh Teplitz Moot Courtroom in the Barco Law Building. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a dynamic, solution-focused dialogue that empowers our community and drives meaningful change. President and CEO of the Hill CDC Marimba Milliones will be in attendance as a housing panelist. RSVP here:https://ow.ly/qAQX50Sk3Mf