Wilkinsburg’s future starts today

At the WCDC, we believe that a sustainable community embraces equity and fully integrates people from all backgrounds and races.

Who We Are

470

entrepreneurs and small businesses assisted

3,150

youth supported through program grants

1,700

people engaged in vacant property work

17.3M

invested in the Wilkinsburg community

By the Numbers

We opened our office in 2010. Since then, we’ve tracked our progress, sharing our accomplishments and program highlights with the community.

Our Impact

We are a resource for the community

We work to shift the negative perceptions of Wilkinsburg, address our community’s complex issues, and forge a path toward a sustainable future for our town. We collaborate with residents and business owners to advance our mission through programs and initiatives that address Wilkinsburg’s specific needs. We are a reliable resource in the community, offering opportunities for people to share ideas, get involved, and make an impact together.

What We Do

Business Resources

From technical support and educational workshops to grants and rent rebates, we help entrepreneurs at all stages achieve their business goals.

Business Resources

Vacant Property & Housing

We support community members looking to address vacant property issues in their neighborhoods, tackle blight, and make critical home repairs.

Vacant Property & Housing Resources

Commercial Development

In addition to taking on key commercial development projects ourselves, we support others looking to invest in the business district.

Commercial Development

Community Initiatives

We regularly host events and activities to engage our business community, support youth, share resources, and bring people together.

Community Initiatives

The latest from our blog

Wilkinsburg CDC Summer Appeal

  To our valued community member, It’s been 15 years since the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation opened our office with a single goal in mind: to help our community reach …

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WCDC Newsletter, June 2025

Check out the Learn more about: 2025 Youth Mini Grant Awards! Strong Neighborhoods Resource Fair Meet Natalie! Wilkinsburg News Upcoming Events

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Park Triangle: Making Great Strides One Step At a Time

by Michael Jehn “In Wilkinsburg, we are all in the same ride: people, plants, birds and butterflies. Home is a habitat which we all share together.” This simple but powerful …

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