Veterans Leadership Program’s mission is to empower Veterans to navigate the transitions of life. Currently located at 2934 Smallman Street, 412-481,8200, info@vlwpa.org, veteransleadershipprogram.org, moving headquarters to Braddock in 2024. 1/27/24 Rummage Event for preparation of construction phase at 1025 Braddock Avenue

Braddock Carnegie Library – We strive to perpetuate Carnegie’s original vision of our Library as a “Center of Light & Learning.” 

• OUR ARTS PROGRAMMING IS SUSPENDED FOR THE DURATION OF THE RENOVATIONS ON OUR BUILDING. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CHANGE, PLEASE CONTACT VICKI VARGO.
• We are hosting After School Arts & STEAM programming for children and teens at the Braddock’s Battlefield History Center on Tuesday afternoons.
• Need more time with our Fab Lab equipment? Schedule a time on a Monday with our new by appointment-only Maker Mondays!
• Please access our Master Resource List to see a comprehensive list of community information and resources updated by our staff. Visit our Facebook page for more programming information. Monday, Friday 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Thursday 11am-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, info@thebcla.org, 412-351-5356, wwwbraddockcarnegielibrary.org, 526 Braddock Avenue (temporary location)

• Other Important things to note:
•    Computers in the library are available on a first come, first serve basis.
•    We can print documents for you. Please email/forward what you want printed as an attachment to print@thebcla.org or come in and print from one of our computers.
•    We can send/receive faxes for you. Our fax number is 412-351-6810
• Children’s and Teen Programs – Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-6 pm, during the summer at various parks; Storytime in the Garden every Wednesday 10:30 am (Hamilton Park Turtle Creek)
• Anime Club
• Alternate Lending Collection, call 412-351-5356 to check on availability and make a reservation – chairs and tables

PA Congresswoman Abigail Salisbury, 34th Senatorial District, 501 Braddock Avenue, PA 15104-1856, ​​Rep. Abigail Salisbury | Home Page (pahouse.com)

Free Store 15104 – Braddock’s Free Store 15104 receives surplus and donated goods and redistributes them to our neighbors. Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-1pm, Saturday 10am-12pm, 420 Braddock Avenue, 201-532-1722, freestore15104.org SEE INDIVIDUAL EVENT FOR OPEN HOURS, Happy 11th Birthday, celebrating 11/28 4:30-6 pm.

Greater Valley Community Services, Inc. – Greater Valley Community Services is a nonprofit organization that believes all persons deserve the chance to develop in a nurturing, safe, and established environment. We are dedicated to educating and rebuilding the lives of families and children in various communities. Through our faith, community and professional experiences we have developed many resources to aid us in this endeavor. We hope to create a spark of restoration spiritually, emotionally and physically by providing the necessary tools for our families to conquer life circumstances. Programs include HEALTH & WELLNESS – Violence Prevents, Food Pantry, Golden Living, Home Healthcare, Fitness (ATU, Open Gym, Pittsburgh Pioneer’s Basketball Training and Development Academy), FAMILY – Foster Care, Senior Care, Family Preservation, EDUCATION – Afterschool Program , Surge, Financial Literacy, Camp WOW, Workforce Development. Starting in July 2023 Woodland Hills CURE V.I.B.E team.  info@greatervalley.org, 300 Holland Avenue, 412-351-7056, ​ (greatervalley.org)

GreaterValley Coalition Against Violence – meets monthly (4th Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Greater Valley Community Services) in an effort to share information across organizations. 412-351-7056, LDavis@greatervalley.org
10/7/23 Post What to do when some one goes missing or is exploited…INFORMATION:
Black and Missing Foundation 877-97-BAMFI, BAMFI.org
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678, https://www.missingkids.org
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) https://namus.nij.ojp.gov
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888

1/14/24 ACTES – Achieving Change Through Transitional Employment – A Violence prevention program designed to help positively change the lives of those 18-39 yrs old w/Previous Gun related charges have been shot or known to carry or be around guns. Facebook

For Good Pgh – For Good PGH leverages existing resources and generosity to create positive experiences for individuals. They offer “The Fairy Fund” monthly $250 awards for local families in need with applications due by the 15th of each month. Initiatives include The Hollander Project, Free Store 15104, Hello Hijab, Community Conservation Corps, Girl Code WHHS, and Hoop Alliance. 910 Braddock Avenue, forgoodpgh.org

The Hollander Project – The Hollander houses small business tenants and is available for community events. Partners include H.O.O.P Alliance, Woodland Hills School District, Animal Friends and LegitFit. Offers HOOP drop in Wednesdays, Healing Motion Thursdays, Restorative Yoga on monthly Saturdays, monthly Pet Food Giveaway and holiday and other events. 910 Braddock Avenue

Heritage Community Initiatives – 820 Braddock Avenue, 412-351-0535, info@heritagserves.org, heritageserves.org. 11/20/23: Did you know that in the past 5 years, Heritage Community Initiatives has experienced 200% growth? Help us shed our “best kept secret” mantle – for the benefit of the thousands of people we are privileged to serve – by taking a look at our new capstone video. Heritage 40th Video2 – Heritage Community Initiatives (heritageserves.org) Heritage Community Initiatives is honored to celebrate our fourth decade of serving families in forty-nine communities within Allegheny County through our Transportation, Education, and Nutrition programs. Each year, Heritage provides highly accredited academically-based early learning and out-of-school time programming for over 250 at risk children. Heritage Community Transportation, a fixed-route transit service in operation for 23 years, has provided more than 1.5 million rides for residents in largely transit-isolated communities. Heritage is the only human services nonprofit in the Commonwealth designated as a provider of public transportation. More than 170,000 meals are served each year by our Nutrition Services, which offers solutions in meal planning, ordering, preparation and delivery while creating healthy options for youth and senior populations.

15104 Seniors Project – is a research study that examines aspects of health and aging. We want to understand what helps people lose or preserve abilities like thinking, concentrating, and solving problems. Have questions about our research? Call us at 412-586-9452. 501 Braddock Avenue

Braddock Employment & Training Center

Nyia Page Community Center

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

Braddock Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO)

All Things Youth

Hammonds Initiative

Mon Metro Chamber of Commerce

Greater Valley Home Services

Heritage Community Initiatives Outdoor Space

Parks – Civic Plaza (Braddock Avenue), Library Street Basketball Courts, Bark park

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