They’re Doing it By:
Bringing the resident voice to the table to communicate with anchor institutions and developers.
Building new homes and renovating existing homes for sale to homeowners.
Providing quality affordable apartments and connect residents to resources to improve their quality of life.
Leading thousands of volunteers to complete beautification projects and keep streets clean.
Facts and Figures
Year Founded: 1980
President/Executive Director: Wanda Wilson
Anchors:
University of Pittsburgh
UPMC Hospitals
Carlow University
Carnegie Mellon University
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Carnegie Museums and Library
Staff size: 17
Annual Operating Budget: $1.6 Million
Funding Sources: Earned income, rental income, local and state government, foundations, individual donors, corporate donors
Services: Community planning and organizing, affordable housing, real estate development, workforce development, youth leadership development, neighborhood preservation and greening, design review, volunteer management
Geographic Boundaries: Central Oakland, North Oakland, South Oakland, West Oakland