February 9, 2022 Office Hours with CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor Meet with Mr. Roland Woods, CEC Workforce Development Career Counselor, at the Homewood CEC to get support exploring employment opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. Office hours are available each Tuesday and Thursday from 12 – 4 p.m. Location Homewood CEC 622 N. Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Schedule an Appointment To schedule an appointment, contact ROW74@pitt.edu or call 412.290.2285
Neighborhood Legal Services in Homewood Join the University of Pittsburgh CEC in Homewood for free legal advice. Obtain assistance with evictions, landlord/tenant issues, foreclosure prevention, tangled titles, criminal records, expungements, and denial of public benefits. This event occurs each Friday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Registration is not required to attend. Location Homewood CEC 622 N. Homewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Information For questions or to obtain more information, please contact cechomewood@pitt.edu or call 412.383.0830
January 14, 2022 Healthy Homewood Project Join a free 10-week program to get on track to feeling like your best self! These classes will help you stay accountable to a healthier lifestyle with exercise classes, motivational coaching, and professional wellness advice. Meetings will be held at the Homewood YMCA. To join, contact Brandon Marzke at 412.315.0991 or bmarzke@ymcapgh.org. Goals of the Program This program is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh, Homewood YMCA, and the Community Engagement Center. The program seeks to aid individuals in the following ways: Improve Health: Individuals can get help lowering their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol Fit Friends: Individuals can make lifelong friends, bonding through a healthy lifestyle Enjoy Exercise: Individuals can learn different types of workouts Fun Foods: Individuals can get advice on how to make healthy meals
December 1, 2021 Virtual Public Meeting on Homewood Community Affairs Join Homewood residents, Operation Better Block, and the City’s Department of Infrastructure and Mobility at the virtual Final Public Meeting on improving mobility and safety, encouraging physical activity, and providing better access to public transportation. The Homewood Comprehensive Community Plan, safety assessments, community focus groups, and another public meeting have informed efforts so far. This meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and is completely virtual. To access the meeting, join at the designated time via Zoom.
Homewood Children’s Village AmeriCorps Applications Open Homewood Children’s Village is still recruiting AmeriCorps Members for this school year! Members will serve a total of 1,200 hours in an educational school setting 4.5 days a week. They will tutor students in math and reading, model positive behavior, promote self-determination, and connect students to enriching out-of-school opportunities. Interested individuals may apply online. About the Program Homewood Children’s Village (HCV) is currently looking for steadfast, compassionate, and adaptable individuals to serve as HCV AmeriCorps Members during the 2021-2022 school year! Members will serve a total of 1200 hours in an educational school setting 4.5 days a week, where they will (1) tutor students in math and reading, (2) model positive behavior and promote self-determination, and (3) connect students to enriching out-of-school opportunities. Additionally, members will collaborate with school staff and local partners to develop and implement a long-term service project that addresses a need within the Homewood community. HCV AmeriCorps Members will learn the day-to-day operations of primary education environments, expand their professional networks, and receive professional development training from active community leaders and subject matter experts–all while receiving a pre-tax bi-weekly living allowance of $991.55 (at $1,983 per month, HCV’s living allowance is among the highest in the state of Pennsylvania). Upon successful completion of the program, members will receive a $4,441.50 SEGAL Education Award that can be applied toward educational expenses or existing federal student loans. Additional Information Individuals who are interested in the Homewood Children’s Village AmeriCorps program may apply online. To learn more about the program, or for technical assistance, please email americorps@hcvpgh.org.
November 10, 2021 Hope for Handwriting: Pitt CEC Homewood Sessions are available at Pitt CEC for students in Homewood to receive handwriting assistance. Interested families should register on the Pitt CEC website. Handwriting is a complex skill that many children struggle with. Hope for Handwriting is a 1:1 class with a Pitt Occupational Therapy student. The goal of the program is to assist students who may be resistant to written work, having difficulty learning letters, or struggling with overall school performance. Dates and Times Sessions are available in 30 minute increments from 3:30 – 5 p.m. on the following dates: November 2 November 4 November 9 November 11 November 16 November 18 November 30 December 2
Beyond the Bell: After-School Program in Homewood Beyond the Bell is an after-school program focused on helping children learn how to be successful students. This program is twice per week at the SHRS Wellness Pavilion, a part of the W.E.L.L. (Wellness, Engagement, Living, and Learning) at the Community Engagement Center in Homewood. Limited spots are available, and registration is required. Dates & Times November 2 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. November 4 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. November 9 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. November 11 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. November 16 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. November 18 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. November 30 | 4:30 – 6 p.m. December 2 | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Homewood Community Vaccination Clinic Join Pitt Community Engagement Center in Homewood and Homewood Children’s Village for a free vaccination clinic. No appointments are needed, and walk-ins are welcome. Booster shots and flu shots are also available. Location Pitt CEC in Homewood 622 N. Homewood Avenue Dates and Times November 15 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. November 16 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. November 18 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. November 19 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Additional Information Additional information is available on the Pitt CEC website, or by calling 412.383.4372
October 13, 2021 Health is Wealth, Women’s Education Series The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center invites you to join a six-week series, “Health Is Wealth.” The goal of this series is to provide mothers with the opportunity to learn about various health and wellness resources to support themselves, as they support their families. Space limited to the first 15 registrants. Register online. Dinner and child care will be provided. A $50 gift card will be provided to those that complete all six sessions. Location The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center 7219 Kelly Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Please share this flyer with your networks.
Volunteer Opportunity: Plant Trees in Homewood Join the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to plant trees in Homewood. Participants will also learn about different types of native trees, proper tree planting practices, and tree care. To register as a volunteer for this event, contact Alicia Wehrle, WPC’s community forestry project coordinator, at awehrle@paconserve.org or 412.586.2386. Location Homewood-Brushton Branch YMCA 7140 Bennett Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208 More Information For more information on the Community Forestry Program, visit the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy website.
