Ms. Adrienne Roberts ‘The Role of Women in Transforming Communities’ Focus on: Adrienne Roberts By Sonja Reis McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania – During a recent NeighborWorks Training Institute program, I participated in a class entitled “The Role of Women in Transforming Communities.” […]
PROJECT UPDATE – We’ve been fielding questions about the MRCDC’s ongoing stabilization work to save the former Bank of McKees Rocks building at 602 Chartiers Ave. and wanted to provide a public update. Many of you have noted that a […]
MRCDC Ambassadors Nora Peacock, Diane Creese, Bobbi Adamchik and Community Engagement Manager Albert Edmunds during the August 2023 Hays Manor Community Day. (Photo by Ishara Henry) CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS While the Feb. 13 deadline for applying for a federal Choice Neighborhoods […]
MRCDC is proud to collaborate with Dress for Success Pittsburgh to host a FREE event to provide you with clothing and employment readiness support. We are excited to let you know that Dress for Success Pittsburgh’s Mobile Boutique will be stopping by […]
State to help historically disadvantaged small businesses through new grant program
– From our partners at Neighborhood Community Development Fund – Gov. Josh Shapiro has continued his efforts to help historically disadvantaged small businesses through a new grant program. Through the PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development, and in partnership with the […]
MRCDC VP Jonathan Royster, Board Member Jason Corado and Secretary Talia DePasqualle during the the Jan. 11 meeting with Allegheny County Housing Authority. CHOICE/HAYS MANOR – Members of the MRCDC board and staff meet with Allegheny County Housing Authority Director […]
What is a CBA and why does McKees Rocks need one? A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), according to LISC, “is a contract between a developer and community-based organizations representing residents’ interests. The agreement spells out the benefits the community will receive in […]
Choice Neighborhood Focus Group SessionCOMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS – IN-PERSON or ONLINE Wednesday, July 12 from 6-8 p.m. Join us in person or online as the McKees Rocks Choice Neighborhood Focus Group holds a community conversation about the HUD Choice Neighborhood program. Community Benefits Agreements […]
Tri-State Office Furniture gives back with community pop up event and night at PNC Park
COMMUNITY FUN McKees Rocks-based business Tri-State Office Furniture will host a pop-up event at the Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School field on Wednesday, July 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event includes games, prizes, food and an appearance by The […]
