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State of the Neighborhood Garfield Community Meeting

Join us to discuss our community's future and share your thoughts. This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors and local leaders. Make your voice heard. Wed. Jan. 22, 2025 at 6pm BGC Activity Center: 113 N. Pacific Ave, Pgh PA 15224 State of the Neighborhood Garfield Community Meeting

By |2024-12-10T17:50:52-05:00December 10, 2024|Community, Events|0 Comments

Annual Bloomfield-Garfield Holiday Party & Coat Giveaway

The Annual Bloomfield-Garfield Holiday Party is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec.14 at 113 N. Pacific Ave. The event promises a fun-filled time with snacks, music, and activities for the whole family. There will be karaoke with DJ Paris, Most Wanted Car Club will showcase their unique art cars and Assemble will have holiday crafts adding a touch of creativity and excitement to the celebration. Kelly O’s Diner is providing hot beverages and snacks for the party. As part of the event there will be a youth coat give away to provide warm winter coats across Pittsburgh's East [...]

By |2024-11-30T22:01:55-05:00November 30, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Hiring a Community Engagement & Planning Specialist

The BGC is seeking a Community Engagement & Planning Specialist to join our team! Position Overview Reports to: Chief Operations Officer The Community Engagement & Planning Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for residents, property and business owners, government officials, and representatives of other public and private institutions who seek the engagement of the BGC, or desire involvement with the organization in pursuing improvement in the social, economic or physical environment of the community. Responsibilities & Duties ➢ Administer programs, projects, and other activities that are consistent with the BGC’s goals and objectives to improve the quality of [...]

By |2022-03-30T13:15:02-04:00March 30, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Real Estate Co-Powerment Series

The Real Estate Co-Powerment Series is a series of courses, offered by Omicelo Cares & Neighborhood Allies, that is into demystify the real estate development process. We hope you can join us for this awesome Real Estate series!!! It is only $50 with a letter from the BGC. Garfield (October 26 - December 16, no class during Thanksgiving week) from 6-8pm. More info below! Through class instruction, coaching and mentorship, our goal is to demonstrate how community members, organizations, and small business owners can participate and benefit from their own neighborhood revitalization. Please note that there are only 25 available [...]

By |2021-09-20T13:03:04-04:00September 20, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Module wants to build on Rosetta

Module Building Houses on Rosetta St? We want to know what you think about it! Tuesday July 27th at 6pm via Zoom email Nina@bloomfield-garfield.org to register for link Community discussion on the single-family housing development that Module Housing would like to build in the 5100 block of Rosetta St. With nine city-owned lots to be folded into this project. The U.R.A will be present and is interested in hearing depth of community support for this project.

By |2021-07-24T14:25:12-04:00July 24, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Garfield Getdown

Garfield Getdown Community Field Day! Activities for all ages with BOOM Concepts, Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, Garfield Gators, and other Community Partners! NOON-6PM at 5101 Hillcrest st -Fort Pitt Field Garfield Getdown Schedule All Ages Sports Activities! • Noon-1pm Line dancing with Roland Ford • Noon-1pm Yoga with Peace of Time Wellness • 1pm-2pm Catch • 1pm-2pm Kickball • 2pm-3pm Dodge Ball • 3pm-4pm Basketball Main Event! 4pm-6pm Professional Wrestling Match with Ryse Wrestling Partner Activities Noon- 4pm: • Food with the Garfield Gators Cheerleaders – Gatorettes • Assemble- crafts for all ages • Garfield Land Trust- information & more • Professional [...]

By |2021-07-24T13:38:25-04:00July 24, 2021|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Hiring: Greenzone Coordinator

The Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation is hiring a Garfield Greenzone & Service Project Coordinator. Hours: 30-35 hours per week Compensation: $20.00 per hour with benefits Goal The Garfield GreenZone and Service Project is intended to bring area residents into greater contact with their environment and natural spaces. Through various projects and programming, neighbors can enjoy new walking trails, plant gardens, participate in organized or informal recreation, and preserve green space throughout Garfield for future generations to use. The initiative also provides a pathway for non-violent offenders to avoid incarceration by diverting offenders into community service projects and enabling them to receive training [...]

By |2021-06-30T16:29:55-04:00June 30, 2021|Green Initiatives|0 Comments
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