McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) is excited to again be recognized for its work on the Roxian Theatre project. This time the honor is for embodying the theme of Pennsylvania’s statewide historic preservation plan, #PreservAtionHappensHere, with a Pennsylvania State […]
Grow Sto-Rox The Grow Sto-Rox partners are working with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, United Way, Allies for Children, Eat n’ Park, ACCESS and others to bring free meals to McKees Rocks and Stowe. All children ages 18 and under […]
Details The Grow Sto-Rox collaborative and 412 Food Rescue will distribute food to anyone in need in Sto-Rox on Saturday, Oct. 31. Saturday, October 31, 202011:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Behind SpeedwayAngelina Way @ CSX Intermodal Dr.McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Each household will […]
MRCDC awards $82,500 in COVID-19 microgrants to Sto-Rox area small business owners
Rocks Express owner Bashir Akhter receives a $2,500 microgrant from MRCDC Executive Director Taris Vrcek. The small business was one of 33 to receive a COVID-19 relief grant from the McKees Rocks non-profit. As COVID-19 related restrictions continue to negatively […]
Civics – The study of the rights and duties of citizenship. West End POWER and the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation are co-hosting this Community Education Civics Series. The series was created to provide a space where citizens can learn […]
Monthly gathering: ‘Vacant Property Task Force’ to meet virtually Sept. 14th
Despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19, MRCDC and the Borough of McKees Rocks have been hard at work following up the Vacant Property Town Hall meeting held in January. What: Virtual meetingWhen: Sept. 14 at 7pmWhere: ZoomWho: Interested community residents who would like to become task […]
MRCDC is looking to engage an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) member to assist in supporting major planning and development efforts. In supporting MRCDC’s effort in the Sto-Rox communities, the VISTA member will be working in alignment with the organizational […]
Development 101: Learn about real estate and property development through online series
Have you ever wondered how commercial property changes hands, or what the process of developing vacant land looks like? What about the role of the community in building decisions? Well if you have, you’re in luck! In partnership with Omicelo […]
Due to an overwhelming response to this microgrant opportunity, applications are closed as of July 22, 2020. As COVID-19 related restrictions continue to negatively affect our area businesses, McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) is pleased to announce its COVID-19: […]
Welcome, Amanda! Penn State University senior Amanda Ravsten has joined the team at MRCDC for the summer of 2020. Her internship work with the nonprofit focuses on designing a platform for the creation of a supplemental Youth Advisory Board to […]