UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 2024
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/homewood/calendar
HAPPENING AT THE CEC IN HOMEWOOD TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 20
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
Meet with staff from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Invest PGH to learn about business financing programs; discover available technical assistance; understand steps and tips when applying for a loan; and discuss an existing loan application. Walk-ins welcome!
Join us for a free legal clinic on wills. Receive resources and guidance to ensure your affairs are in order. For more information, please email bradya@nlsa.us.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Small Business Office Hours
EVERY TUESDAY
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center Financial Resources Office Hours
Meet with a financial counselor that will assist with FREE credit restoration, financial planning, and financial literacy. Walk-ins welcome! For more information, visit https:// neighborhoodallies.org/fec/
12 - 4 p.m. Legal Wills Clinic
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aphasia Support Group
Support group for anyone affected by stroke or brain injury. Caregivers are welcomed to attend. These sessions take place every 2nd Wednesday each month.
EVERY THURSDAY IN AUGUST
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Neighborhood Allies Small Business and Financial Support
August 8: Small Business Support and Real Estate with Demi Kolke August 15: Fund My Future PGH with Toni Corinealdi August 22: RISE HIGH Grant Partnership Program with Shad Henderson August 29: Money Talks with Ashley McLean
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Poise Foundation Information Session
Join us for an informative session hosted by Shaqui Scott, Program Officer at POISE Foundation. Learn about POISE’s key grant programs: the Urban Youth Action Grants (UYA) and the Community Impact Grants (CIG).
AUGUST 9, 16, and 23 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Entrepreneur Fridays
Every week, Jonny Gamble, Management Consultant for the Small Business Development Center, and Denise Graham-Shealey, Loan Officer for the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, meet with current and aspiring entrepreneurs who need assistance. Schedule a time to meet:
https://calendly.com/shealey325/pitt-engagement-center
Homewood Community Appreciation Day 2.0 Thursday, August 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Staff at the CEC in Homewood will be grilling beef hot dogs and turkey, beef and veggie burgers. We will also have chips and water for the community. This will take place outside of the CEC in Homewood (622 N. Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208). Please reach out the team in Homewood if you would like to assist or volunteer (grill or anything else). Special thanks to our partner Pittsburgh Action Against Rape for sponsoring most of the food.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC HOURS
CEC - Homewood 622 N. Homewood Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Monday through Friday
412-383-0830 vla19@pitt.edu
*Evening hours determined by scheduled programming.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION On-street parking is available on Kelly Street and Homewood Avenue. Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses 71D and 74 stops near the CEC. 1