UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 2024
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/homewood/calendar
HAPPENING AT THE CEC IN HOMEWOOD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st & 15th
1st AND 3rd THURSDAYS
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!
Learn about the Homewood Comphrehensive plan, projects in the community and learn about planning and other city processes. No appointment needed.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Small Business Office Hours
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Meet Your Neighborhood Planner
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
5:30 - 7 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bingo
EVERY TUESDAY
Welcome back! Join us for a fun night of bingo, prizes, and dinner! Call Sam to register: 412-383-4160
12 - 7:30 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!
THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Neighborhood Allies Small Business and Financial Support
For more information, visit https:// neighborhoodallies.org/fec/
October 3: Small Business Support and Real Estate with Demi Kolke October 10: Fund My Future PGH with Toni Corinealdi October 17: RISE HIGH Grant Partnership Program with Shad Henderson October 24: Money Talks with Ashley McLean
EVERY WEDNESDAY
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 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. Call Sam 412.383.3770 to register.
OCTOBER 4th, 11th & 18th 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
Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program with New Century Careers Starting November 4th Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Manufacturing 2000 Quick-Train is a fast-paced PA State Registered Pre-Apprenticeship program, offering entry-level machinist training and job placement assistance to qualified applicants at NO CHARGE. Participants receive free training, free tools, free transportation, and free job placement. Find more information and register online.
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