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Garfield Glen Breaks Ground

After much anticipation, Garfield Glen had its official groundbreaking ceremony this morning.   Garfield Glen, an affordable rental development, is a joint initiative of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation and S&A homes. It will consist of 45 rental units, which will be a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom Energy Star-rated homes. The units will be located on sites throughout Garfield between N. Mathilda and N. Atlantic. Garfield Glen will be open for rent to households earning less than $35,000 for a family of five, $32,000 for a family of four, $29,000 for a family of three or $26,000 for [...]

By |2012-03-02T14:00:35-05:00February 24, 2012|Events, Housing, News|0 Comments

Computer Training Opportunities

The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation/Pittsburgh Connects, in partnership with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - East Liberty, is proud to offer the following trainings: Microsoft Word Basics (Tuesday, February 14th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Microsoft Word can be used to build resumes; create calendars; design business cards, mailing labels, schedules, budgets, fliers, certificates; and much more. This course will teach you how to justify text, create columns, customize borders, and insert WordArt and pictures. Resume Writing (Friday, February 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) A resume is a vital component of every job search. This training, conducted by Walter [...]

By |2012-02-07T13:08:10-05:00February 7, 2012|News, Training|1 Comment

Pittsburgh’s Steps

The Sprout Fund has issued a Request for Proposals for projects involving the steps of Pittsburgh - one of our city's most interesting features. Find out which projects might qualify and how to apply here.

By |2012-02-07T10:15:39-05:00February 7, 2012|News|0 Comments

BGC Makes Headlines

The BGC and its partner, Lawrenceville Corporation, made Tribune-Review headlines on January 10. The two organizations are exploring a possible Neighborhood Improvement could i have herpes District (NID) to keep their business districts cleaner and safer. Read the full story here.

By |2017-06-19T12:28:12-04:00January 13, 2012|News|Comments Off on BGC Makes Headlines

LIHEAP Crisis Center Opens Downtown

The Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Program Center is now open at the downtown location, One Smithfield Street, First Floor, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The tentative closing date for the site is March 30. However, the program may be extended or shortened depending upon the availability of federal funds. During the cold-weather season, LIHEAP Crisis provides assistance to low-income households that are experiencing heating emergencies, including no heat, lack of deliverable fuels – heating oil, propane and kerosene – and heating system and fuel line repairs and replacements. In order to qualify [...]

By |2012-01-13T13:42:46-05:00January 13, 2012|News|2 Comments
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