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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 20h

Public Comments are now being accepted for the Thursday, Oct. 23 HACP Board of Commissioners meeting.

Public Comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.

To submit a Public Comment, please fill out the form here: bit.ly/3ZHM7Me

For more information: bit.ly/4qf2P0u

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 21h

In-person Registration for the Thursday, Oct. 23 HACP Board of Commissioners meeting is now open.

Registration will be accepted now through 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, or until all spaces are filled.

To register, fill out the form here: bit.ly/4djKiIA

For more info: bit.ly/4qf2P0u

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 1d

From the PA Dept. of State X page:

TODAY, Monday, Oct. 20 is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter information for the Nov. 4 general election.

Register to vote here: vote.pa.gov/Register

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City Councilperson Barb Warwick @pghdistrict5.bsky.social · 4d

Heads up, Hazelwood: Pittsburgh Water will be performing overnight maintenance tonight around 11PM, related to a hydrant project on S. Neville St. About 1,800 customers (in the green area of the attached image) may experience lower water pressure overnight. Work should be complete before 7 AM 💧

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 4d

The HACP Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thurs., Oct. 23.

The agenda, Zoom instructions & links to the in-person registration & public comment forms will be posted soon.

All info about the Oct. 23 meeting will be posted here next week: bit.ly/4qf2P0u

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 4d

SCATTERED SITES RESIDENTS:

There will be a Listening Post session TODAY, Oct. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

Stop by to speak with Executive Director Binion, the Executive Team, and HACP staff about community concerns, as well as available programs and services!

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 5d

Attention HACP residents:

@412foodrescue.bsky.social
Food Drops will be held at these HACP communities between 11 am & 3 pm TODAY, Oct. 15:

• Allegheny Dwellings
• Bedford Dwellings
• Homewood North

For more info on Food Assistance programs available to you: hacp.org/programs-ser...

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 6d

The voter registration deadline for PA municipal elections is October 20! Even if you have previously voted, make sure you check your registration status. You can find a link to the PA Dept. of State at the link in my bio.

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 6d

#SSA:
Use a personal my Social Security account to easily access and manage your benefits during the government shutdown.

✅Get a benefit verification letter
✅Request a replacement Social Security card or Medicare card
✅Check the status of an application

Go digital today!: ssa.gov/myaccount

To manage your benefits online during the government shutdown, visit: http://ssa.gov/myaccount

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 10d

Today marked the completion of the first of many phases of development that will serve as the revitalization of the historic Hill District!

The Reed is part of the Bedford Dwellings CNI endeavor.

Thank you to our many partners & residents!

For more on The Reed, please visit: bit.ly/48X3Bc8

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 11d

From the ELRC Region 5 Facebook page:

ELRC Region 5 will kick off its free winter coat program for children & families Tues., Oct. 14.

Coats are available while supplies last as part of a partnership between with the PA DHS.

For more info, visit: www.elrc5.alleghenycounty.us/news/elrc-re...

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Hill Community Development Corporation @myhilldistrict.bsky.social · 11d

🍽️ This Friday!
We’re aware of how increasing food costs impacts our neighbors, so you’re invited to join us at the Hill CDC’s Community Foodbank!
📍 Nafasi Art Gallery, Hill District, 2145 Centre Avenue
📅Friday, October 10th
⏰Doors open at 11 AM – 2 PM (Or until food is gone.)

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 11d

ICYMI: The HACP unveiled its newest mobile classroom, the Workforce on Wheels (W.O.W.) CyberBus 2.0 to local & federal stakeholders, employees, & the community this summer.

It offers resume assistance, digital literacy support, employment opportunities & more.

For more info: bit.ly/4n144O6

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 13d

The HACP is proud to partner with CVS Health and Ebenezer Outreach Ministries to offer the free Pharmacy Tech Training Program.

To learn more about this and other HACP Resident Employment opportunities, please call: 412-643-2761, or visit: bit.ly/4oaVKMF

#workforcedevelopment #HACP
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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 13d

23 applicants —8 of which were HACP residents!— started their journey towards becoming a certified Pharmacy Technician by attending today's CVS Health/Ebenezer Outreach Ministries Open House.

#workforcedevelopment #HACP
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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 14d

HACP is building brighter futures through affordable homeownership — one Pittsburgh family at a time! Congratulations to Ms. Menfield, our 32nd homebuyer in 2025.

#affordablehousing #Pittsburgh #HACP

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 14d

From the @cityofpittsburgh.bsky.social:

🔥 It's Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

Here’s what you need to know to keep your home & family safe:

✅ Create a fire escape plan, talk to your family
✅ Check smoke alarms
✅ Practice 2 ways out of every room
✅ Keep exits clear

For more info: lnkd.in/ekf74VtM

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 14d

The HACP, ARMDC, & community partners will celebrate the completion of Phase I of the Bedford Dwellings Choice Neighborhoods Initiative this Friday.

The Reed is a 123-unit mixed-use development in the Hill District.

Read about A Taste of the Reed & this successful collaboration: bit.ly/4nI9e2A

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 17d

Are you looking for a fresh start & want to make a difference?

A career at the HACP might be what you need!

Here are some of our open positions:

• HCV Program Manager
• Asset Management Coordinator
• Senior Project Manager, FS
• Office Asst., Pressley Street High Rise

For more: bit.ly/48LcEdD

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 19d

Macedonia FACE and The Y, in partnership with Livingston Pharmacy, will be hosting a Vaccines Clinic on Th. 10/16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Fitness Studio Thelma Lovette YMCA (2114 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219).

This event is open to the public. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome!

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 20d

Attention HACP residents:

@412foodrescue.bsky.social Food Drops will be held at these HACP communities between 11 am & 3 pm TODAY, Oct. 1:

• Caliguiri Plaza
• Mazza Pavilion
• Gualtieri Manor
• Carrick Regency

For more info on Food Assistance programs available to you: hacp.org/programs-ser...

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 20d

The HACP HCV Program will begin using HUD-required NSPIRE Inspection Standards for HCV property owners & tenants on Oct. 1, 2025.

For property owners/landlords: bit.ly/NSPIREStanda...

For tenants:
bit.ly/NSPIREStanda...

For questions, contact the HCV Dept.: 412-456-5090, or email: [email protected].

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PA Environment Digest, By David E. Hess, Former PA DEP Secretary @paenvironmentnews.bsky.social · 21d

WESA: Dollar Energy Fund Opens For Winter Season With $500 Grants For Heating Aid In Western PA; Peoples Natural Gas Customers Can Also Apply For Assistance www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 21d

ATTENTION:
HACP will be holding a hybrid Board of Commissioners Meeting on Th. 10/2/25 @ 9:00 a.m.

See the public notice for the meeting agenda, instructions on in-person and virtual attendance, and instructions for leaving a public comment: bit.ly/4pOcRp2

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 21d

The HACP is proud to invest $3M in Gap-Financing & 49 PBVs in 120 Cecil Place, an affordable housing development by Beacon Communities.

Vouchers will be reserved for Pittsburgh Scholar House Wayfinders participants, single parents who are seeking higher education!

For more info: bit.ly/4nOYKxY