WCDC’s January Newsletter
Singer Place, upcoming events and WCDC workshops, funding opportunities and more!
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Bill Schenck Honored by Leadership Pittsburgh
Posted on by Kristen Maser
This month, longtime WCDC supporter and friend Bill Schenck was honored with Leadership Pittsburgh’s esteemed Aradhna Award which recognizes an alum who has made significant contributions to the community through …
Singer Place: Stabilizing Structures, Building Community
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Singer Place: Stabilizing Structures, Building Community By Michael Jehn One of the great concerted efforts among advocates in Wilkinsburg is a multi-faceted approach to boosting residency rates in the community. …
WCDC’s December Newsletter
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WCDC Awarded NPP Grant, Photographic Print Fair and Handmade Holliday Show at the Train Station, HARP Awards made to community members and more!
WCDC’s October Newsletter
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Resource Fair, Hamnett Place Celebration, Wellness at the Lohr, upcoming events and more!
Strong Neighborhoods Resource Fair & Fall Celebration!
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We had an amazing time at our Strong Neighborhoods Resource Fair & Fall Celebration at the Wilkinsburg Train Station on Saturday, October 11th! We’d like to offer a huge thank …
WCDC’s September Newsletter!
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Strong Neighborhoods Resource Fair HARP (Roof edition!) Now Open Wilkinsburg News and more!
Hamnett Place: Preserving the Community’s Treasures While Building Community
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Hamnett Place: Preserving the Community’s Treasures While Building Community
WCDC Newsletter August 2025
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Check out the Youth Mini Grant Spotlight Moses Workman Named New Pittsburgh Courier Man of Excellence Core Four Workshop Registration Open Wilkinsburg News Upcoming Events And more!
WCDC Newsletter, July 2025
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Check out the Learn more about: Core Four Workshop Graduation Facade Upgrades Wilkinsburg News Upcoming Events
Wilkinsburg CDC Summer Appeal
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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 …
WCDC Newsletter, June 2025
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Check out the Learn more about: 2025 Youth Mini Grant Awards! Strong Neighborhoods Resource Fair Meet Natalie! Wilkinsburg News Upcoming Events
Park Triangle: Making Great Strides One Step At a Time
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
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 …
Strong Neighborhoods Resource Fair
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
When: May 17, 2025 Time: 12:30 to 2:30 PM Where: Wilkinsburg Train Station, 901 Hay St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Event Overview: Are you looking for community and housing resources in …
PHFA announces $4.7 million for community revitalization projects
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Seven mixed residential-commercial projects in seven counties to receive funding HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced seven projects to be awarded $4.7 million for the construction or …
Help Map the Future of Wilkinsburg – Join Our Parcel Data Team
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Pay: $15/hour Hours: Minimum 40 total hours | Flexible schedule Deadline to Apply: April 25 Contact: The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC) is hiring three part-time, temporary team members to assist with a borough-wide parcel …
Ten Years of Dedication and Impact: Gordon Manker’s Journey with the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
By Diane I. Daniels April 2025 marks the beginning of a transformative journey for the latest cohort of individuals participating in the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation’s Core Four Workshop Series. …
The WCDC’s Strong Neighborhoods Initiative: Connecting Neighbors, Fostering Community, Nurturing Vision
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Written by Michael Jehn, April 2, 2025 The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation’s Strong Neighborhoods initiative has been working since 2020 to connect neighbors and share resources aimed at community revitalization— …
A Legacy of Fresh Bread & Family: Wood Street Bread’s Next Chapter
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
For nearly 30 years, Wood Street Bread has been a staple in the Wilkinsburg community, filling the air with the unmistakable aroma of fresh, handmade bread. Founded by Bill Bartelme …
Revitalization in Motion: The Penn Lincoln Apartments Signal Wilkinsburg’s Next Chapter
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Wilkinsburg’s story is one of resilience, and the Penn Lincoln Apartments is the latest example of how the borough is embracing its history while building for the future. Once home …