Hill Community Development Corporation

05/27/2026

The Pittsburgh Public School Board is voting on the Future Ready Plan which is a school consolidation plan that will result in the closing of the Hill District's Miller African Centered Academy. The Hill CDC has worked with Hill District Education Stakeholders who oppose the closing of Miller for a range of reason. The Hill District's elected school board representative, Erikka Grayson, abstained from voting citing a conflict of interest. Tune in here...

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05/27/2026

The Pittsburgh Foundation’s board of directors named William Generett Jr. as the organization’s seventh president and chief executive officer following a five-month national search.

A proven leader with a deep commitment to community, innovation and underserved populations, Generett has built a career setting and achieving bold visions through entrepreneurship, economic and workforce development, and civic engagement. His successes in growing southwestern Pennsylvania’s economy and expanding opportunities for upward mobility in Pittsburgh have rippled across the region and have become national models for other cities to follow.

Generett starts in the position on Aug. 1.

On behalf of the Hill CDC, Congratulations!🎉

Read more here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/generett-appointed-ceo

05/26/2026

📢TODAY at 6 PM. The future of Pittsburgh Public Schools impacts students, families, educators, and communities across the city. Join the conversation by tuning in to the public hearing regarding the proposed school closures.

A rally will also be held at 5 PM for those who want to show support before the hearing begins.

Community voices matter, and this hearing is an opportunity to stay informed about decisions that could shape the future of public education in Pittsburgh.

🎥 Watch the public hearing live here:
https://youtube.com/live/q9zlttW9eug?feature=share

05/26/2026

📈 Looking to grow your business or take your next step as an entrepreneur? Join us for June Small Business Hours at the Hill CDC Biz U Center!

Whether you are launching a start-up or expanding an established business, these one-on-one sessions connect entrepreneurs with local experts and resources focused on business operations, financial management, marketing, certification support, and more. 💼✨

📍 Biz U Center at Hill CDC
2015–2017 Centre Ave
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Half-hour one-on-one sessions are booking now! Register today at hilldistrict.org/booknow 🔗

05/26/2026

🏡 Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Join the Operation Home Homeownership Workshop hosted in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh!

This full-day workshop will cover everything from mortgages and budgeting to inspections, insurance, and credit education — helping prepare future homeowners with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the process with confidence.

📅 Saturday, June 20th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Register: hilldistrict.org/register

Take the next step toward your homeownership journey today! 🏠💜

05/26/2026

🥕 Fresh food. Community care. Neighbors supporting neighbors. 💚

Join us for our monthly Community Food Distribution at Nafasi on Centre! Free food will be available for Hill District residents while supplies last. Please remember to bring your own tote bag or carry box.

📅 Friday, June 12th
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Nafasi on Centre
2145 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

First come, first served. We look forward to seeing you there! 🍎🥬

05/25/2026

⭐In Observance of Memorial Day, The Hill CDC recognizes those who made the greatest sacrifice, and the untold origin of Memorial Day.

The origin of Memorial Day holds a profound and significant chapter in American History and is tied to Black Charlestonians in South Carolina. In May of 1865, shortly after the Civil War ended, a group of formerly enslaved African Americans in Charleston organized the earliest known memorial celebration to honor Union soldiers who died in the Civil War.

The event took place at the Washington Race Course and Jockey Club, which had been used by the Confederate army as a prison camp for Union soldiers. Many soldiers died from disease and were buried in a mass grave at the site. Upon the fall of Charleston, freedmen exhumed these bodies and gave them proper burials, marking their new cemetery with a fence inscribed with “Martyrs of the Race Course."​

The celebration on May 1, 1865, drew around 10,000 people, including 3,000 Black schoolchildren who sang and carried flowers. The event featured a parade, musical performances, and speeches by Black ministers, commemorating the Union dead with dignity and respect​.

This observance, one of the first of its kind, was a powerful act of remembrance and assertion of freedom by the African American community. It highlights the crucial role African Americans played in the origins of Memorial Day, a history that was largely overlooked for many years​.

To learn more, click the links below:
https://today.cofc.edu/2017/05/29/memorial-day-history/
https://www.history.com/articles/memorial-day-civil-war-slavery-charleston
https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/the-first-decoration-day/
https://www.history.com/articles/memorial-day-civil-war-slavery-charleston
https://www.amazon.com/Race-Reunion-Civil-American-Memory/dp/0674008197

05/24/2026

🚨 Your Hill District Weekend Roundup is here with urgent stories! http://eepurl.com/xeghMK9zGs

This week’s edition is packed with major conversations, community reactions, development news, culture, and opportunities across the Hill and beyond.

🎖️The untold Black origins of Memorial Day

‼️Community outrage grows over the Miami Market incident

🏫 Will PPS vote to close Miller African Centered Academy on Wed? Public hearing on Tuesday.

🏘️ New affordable housing investments in the Hill District

🧐Youth organizations and City Council debate solutions beyond curfews and policing

🎓 JSI celebrates 10 years and awards scholarships

🎭 August Wilson’s Jitney continues moving audiences across the world

🗳️ Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination

🏗️ Lower Hill housing RFP and Bedford Avenue bid opportunities, deadlines approaching.

📬 Read the latest edition and stay connected to what’s happening in the Hill. Click here: http://eepurl.com/xeghMK9zGs

👩🏾‍💻 Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: www.hilldistrict.org/signup

05/22/2026

🎉 Today, we celebrate 39 years of the Hill Community Development Corporation!

For nearly four decades, Hill CDC has worked to make the Hill District stronger, more equitable, and more connected. Our work has centered the people who call this community home while protecting the Hill District’s cultural legacy and pushing for opportunities that create lasting impact.

Through community advocacy, housing, small business support, arts and culture, workforce development, neighborhood planning, and neighborhood revitalization, our mission has always been rooted in the voices and priorities of the community.

As we celebrate 39 years, we are also looking ahead. The Hill CDC will keep pursuing bold goals that build community wealth and protect the Hill District’s legacy. We will continue expanding access to homeownership, supporting entrepreneurs, advancing neighborhood revitalization, and creating lasting opportunities for residents.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. The work continues, and the future of the Hill District remains worth investing in. ❤️

05/21/2026

🌿✨Rest is not a luxury, it’s part of how we keep going.

Sat Down Somewhere returns for its second gathering, creating space for Black women to slow down, reconnect, and be cared for through yoga and meditation.

Join us at Nafasi on Centre from 7–8 PM. Tickets are limited, so register today to claim your spot. 🧘🏾‍♀️🤎

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-down-somewhere-tickets-1986332515023?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Tuesday, May 26
⏰ 7–8 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave

05/19/2026

Kuumba Korner is back for round three! 🎨✨

Join us for the third Kuumba Korner, an open art-making experience where community members of all ages can create alongside practicing artists in a fun, welcoming space.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, come tap into your creativity with us at Nafasi on Centre 🎭🖌️

This is a pay-what-you-can event.

📅 Saturday, June 6th
⏰ 10 AM to 1 PM
📍 Nafasi on Centre, 2145 Centre Ave.

Register at: nafasioncentre.org/register