October 10, 2023 Fathers Trying Together (Virtual) Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges, like financial literacy, legal issues, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss a variety of topics to reach solutions. To receive the event link, please complete our online registration form. During registration, you will be asked to select from a list of session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. Event Details Third Tuesday of Every Month 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location Virtual (https://bit.ly/FathersTryingTogetherVirtual) Learn More For more information, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website.
Fathers Trying Together (Virtual) Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges, like financial literacy, legal issues, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss a variety of topics to reach solutions. To receive the event link, please complete our online registration form. During registration, you will be asked to select from a list of session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. Event Details Third Tuesday of Every Month 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location Virtual (https://bit.ly/FathersTryingTogetherVirtual) Learn More For more information, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website.
Fathers Trying Together (Virtual) Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges, like financial literacy, legal issues, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss a variety of topics to reach solutions. To receive the event link, please complete our online registration form. During registration, you will be asked to select from a list of session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. Event Details Third Tuesday of Every Month 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location Virtual (https://bit.ly/FathersTryingTogetherVirtual) Learn More For more information, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website.
Fathers Trying Together (Virtual) Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges, like financial literacy, legal issues, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss a variety of topics to reach solutions. To receive the event link, please complete our online registration form. During registration, you will be asked to select from a list of session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. Event Details Third Tuesday of Every Month 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location Virtual (https://bit.ly/FathersTryingTogetherVirtual) Learn More For more information, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website.
Fathers Trying Together (Virtual) Are you a father or caregiver in a child’s life? Do you have barriers that are affecting your family’s or child/ children’s life, and would like to learn about skills/ resources to overcome those challenges, like financial literacy, legal issues, or parenting? Join us for group discussions with peers who are fellow fathers/caregivers to discuss a variety of topics to reach solutions. To receive the event link, please complete our online registration form. During registration, you will be asked to select from a list of session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. Event Details Third Tuesday of Every Month 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location Virtual (https://bit.ly/FathersTryingTogetherVirtual) Learn More For more information, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website.
July 13, 2023 3 For Free: Free Admission in August for Three Local Museums The Andy Warhol Museum, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and the Heinz History Center will be open to visitors free of charge every operating day throughout the month of August 2023. ‘3 For Free’ Campaign The ‘3 For Free’ campaign will celebrate the museums’ recognition among the nation’s best. All three museums recently won honors from USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Through online voting, the museums collectively ranked in top five as some of the finest museums in the country: The Warhol (fourth in Best Art Museums), Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (second in Best Children’s Museums), and the Heinz History Center (second in Best History Museums). Plan Your Visit Visitors seeking free tickets during the ‘3 For Free’ month are encouraged to book online at each museum’s website. Advanced reservations are recommended, but not required. Use the links below to secure your tickets: Book your tickets for The Andy Warhol Museum (RAD promo will apply at checkout) Book your tickets for Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Book your tickets for the Heinz History Center This offer will be in addition to the annual free-admission RAD Days, which will begin in September. Related Content & Resources 2023 Summer Reading Programs for Young Readers CitiParks Announces Free Pool Access for Area Youth Updated: Summer Food Programs Offer Free Meals to Children Carnegie Museums Offer Free Memberships to Teens CitiParks Publishes Summer Guide LDA of PA Offering Free Reading Tutoring to Children in Hill District
June 28, 2023 CitiParks Announces Free Pool Access for Area Youth The City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation (CitiParks) recently announced that it will make access to CitiParks swimming pools free to all Pittsburgh children from birth to age 15. About CitiParks Pool Access Previously, Pittsburgh children needed a Recreation Center Membership Tag to access pools for free. This summer, CitiParks is waiving the Recreation Membership Tag requirement for area youths. Season passes are still available for purchase by Pittsburgh’s adult residents. Non-residents of Pittsburgh are also able to purchase season tags. Find full details and the 2023 Pool Tag form on the CitiParks website. Learn More To learn more, visit the City of Pittsburgh website.
June 21, 2023 Soon-to-End Grant Opportunity Helps Eligible Families Pay for Critical Home Repairs Action Housing Inc. is providing funds for low-income homeowners in Allegheny County to make whole-home repairs to severely damaged households through the federal Whole-Home Repairs Program. Homeowners could receive up to $50,000 in funds to fix critical issues that pose safety issues to residents, like damage to the roof, windows, or foundation of a home. Money is also available to make modifications for someone managing a disability. However, funds are limited* and based on need. Action Housing can likely only award 150-250 applicants grants. Still, families awarded grants will not need to repay the funds. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on Friday, June 30. No applications will be accepted after this time. *Disclaimer: Due to limited funding, Action Housing Inc. must prioritize homes with the worst damage. However, the application process will re-open for another 30-day period in mid to late fall. The exact time of this second application period will be announced at a later time. About the Whole-Home Repairs Program Who can apply? Who is eligible for a whole-home grant? To qualify, an applicant must: own and live in a house needing repairs in Allegheny County. be living in a home with significant habitability issues like roof damage, unsafe electric wiring, or accessibility concerns. have a total income that doesn’t exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Allegheny County. Please refer to the AMI chart to find AMI data. How does the application process work? Apply online on the Allegheny County Whole-Home Repair Program website. If you are eligible and selected for a home inspection, someone from the Whole-Home Repairs Program will contact you to schedule it. A Whole-Home Repairs inspector will visit your home to determine if the repairs qualify for funding. If the inspector approves the repairs, Action Housing will connect you with a contractor certified by the Whole-Home Repairs Program to do the work. How will applicants be notified? If you apply online, you’ll get an email about your eligibility for the program. People submitting paper applications will be notified via U.S. mail. How long does this process take? Action Housing Inc. will work as quickly as possible to schedule inspections and start construction. Still, they can’t commit to a timeline. Many collaborate to finish this work, so estimating schedules and weather dependencies is challenging. The whole process could take anywhere from a few months to a year. Additional Information & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Will I have to pay for anything? You have no cost if your application is eligible and repairs are approved. I do not have a Social Security number. Can I still apply? Absolutely! A Social Security number is requested in the application but is optional. Is citizenship required for this program? No, citizenship status is not a factor. I know someone who wants to apply, but English isn’t their native language. Call ACTION-Housing at 412-248-0021, and Action Housing Inc. will get a translator to meet with you in person or complete an application over the phone. I, or someone I know, have a physical or mental impairment that makes applying challenging. Call ACTION-Housing at 412-248-0021 to talk about accommodating your needs. I already applied for Whole-Home Repairs funding during the pilot phase of this program. When will someone contact me? Action Housing Inc. received your application, but it’s taking some time to work through the volume of applications they received. Someone will contact you if they need more information to decide or to schedule a home inspection. How is Action Housing Inc. determining who gets selected? One of the requirements outlined in the passed state bill to fund Whole-Home Repairs is that Action Housing prioritize funding for certain groups of people. They are using data to help determine how to do this best. Because funding is limited, Action Housing is prioritizing neighborhoods not invested in historically. To find a full list of FAQs, visit the Action Housing Inc. website. Apply If you meet the eligibility requirements and need financial assistance for whole-home repairs, please apply now on the Allegheny County Whole-Home Repair Program website. Additional Resources Unfortunately, Action Housing Inc. cannot award grants to all eligible applicants. If you are in need of financial assistance for home repairs and are not eligible for or awarded a grant, please consult these resources: Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development – Home Repairs in Pennsylvania U.S. Department of Agriculture – Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants in Pennsylvania Allegheny Lead Safe Homes Hosanna Industries Learn More The Whole-Home Repair Program is a federal program and available in counties across the Commonwealth. If you do not live in Allegheny County but are in need of financial assistance for home repairs, you can apply through an agency within your county. Find a list of agencies supporting the Whole-Home Repair Program on the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development website. To learn more, please consult the Whole-Home Repair Program Manual or visit the Action Housing Inc. website.
June 20, 2023 OCDEL Extends Deadline to Order Two Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has extended the deadline for certified child care providers in Pennsylvania to order two complimentary First Alert carbon monoxide detectors to August 31. The detectors are available to all certified child care providers in the state who want them. However, providers do not need to order or place the detectors. (This article was updated on May 9, 2023 and June 20, 2023 to reflect new deadlines.) Why is OCDEL offering carbon monoxide detectors? In October 2022, a carbon monoxide leak occurred in a Pennsylvania child care facility. OCDEL is providing this opportunity for providers who want to increase the safety of their staff and the children in their care. How do I order carbon monoxide detectors for my child care facility? School Health, a national provider of health supplies, sent an email on March 1 to all certified child care providers in Pennsylvania. The email, sent from reply@email.schoolhealth.com, included a unique promotional code and instructions on how to order the carbon monoxide detectors. Providers interested in ordering the detectors should follow the instructions in the School Health email to place their orders. The provided promotional code will cover the cost of purchase and shipping for two detectors. Please note: School Health promotional codes are unique. Child care providers should not share promotional codes or forward the School Health email to other child care providers. OCDEL will only cover the cost of this one-time purchase and will not cover any other costs. Additional costs not covered include costs to replace lost or broken devices. Who can I contact with questions? If you have any questions, or did not receive an email on March 1, please contact Kristi Leahy from School Health at kleahy@schoolhealth.com or 630-339-7943.
June 14, 2023 Carnegie Museums Offer Free Memberships to Teens Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are offering Teen Membership to area teenagers. Teen Membership is a free pass to all four Carnegie Museums available to all teens 13–18 years old who are residents of Pennsylvania. About Teen Membership To qualify for the Teen Membership Program, applicants must: be 13-18 years of age and a resident of the state of Pennsylvania have the consent of parents or legal guardians, if under the age of 18 Teen members enjoy: free general admission to Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum invitations to events and programming designed just for teen members free reciprocal admission at 300+ ASTC museums and science centers discounts on classes, camps, educational films at the Rangos Giant Cinema, laser shows, lectures, and special events a 10% discount in museum stores and cafes (20% store discount during Member Shopping Days) Please note: Teen membership benefits are valid for one named teen per membership. Teen membership benefits do not extend to parents, guardians, caregivers, household members, or additional guests. Apply for Teen Membership To apply for a Teen Membership, fill out the online application on the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website or complete and return a paper application to any of the four Carnegie Museums, or mail to: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh ATTN: Membership 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Learn More To learn more, visit the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website.
