Landforce

06/04/2026

Our crew members were hard at work installing trail drainage improvements at Quarry Field in South Side Park. These enhancements help protect the trails, improve accessibility, and reduce erosion, ensuring visitors can enjoy the park for years to come.

A big thank you to South Side Park PGH for their continued partnership and commitment to preserving and improving these valuable community spaces.

We're proud of our crew's dedication to building stronger, more sustainable outdoor environments while gaining hands-on experience and making a positive impact in our region.

06/02/2026

🌎 Your Voice Matters! Help Shape Allegheny County's Climate Future.

Allegheny County Government is entering the final phase of public engagement for its first-ever Climate Action Plan, and residents are invited to help create a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities.

Join us for a free, family-friendly Community Open House on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Department of Human Services Building in Downtown Pittsburgh. Remarks begin at 6:00 PM, and a light dinner will be provided.

📍 Department of Human Services Building
1 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The Climate Action Plan will help guide long-term strategies to:

✅ Reduce flooding and landslides
✅ Address rising energy costs
✅ Improve public health
✅ Support economic vitality and workforce development
✅ Strengthen infrastructure
✅ Build a more resilient and sustainable Allegheny County

Community feedback gathered throughout the summer will help shape future programs, policies, partnerships, and funding priorities.

🔗 Register for this event, sign up for upcoming engagement opportunities, and learn more at:
https://engagement.alleghenycounty.us/climate-action-plan

Together, we can help build a stronger, healthier future for Allegheny County.

The Allegheny County Climate Action Plan will focus on building a greener, healthier community for all.

05/28/2026

Our first batch of lumber is officially out of the kiln!

Our Mill Operations Manager, Luke, loaded up the finished lumber and delivered it to Construction Junction, where it is now available for purchase.

This first run included eastern white pine and eastern red cedar in 1 inch, 1 1/4 inch, and 1 1/2 inch thicknesses. We’re excited to begin with these species because they are ideal for fine tuning kiln operations while ensuring every step of the process is completed with care and precision.

Seeing this lumber move from the kiln to the marketplace marks a major milestone for our team as we continue expanding production capacity, strengthening our systems, and producing high quality local wood products.

Stop by Construction Junction to check it out and support locally processed lumber!

05/26/2026

Week one is officially complete! Our crew members have graduated and are already out on site doing the work, and we couldn’t be prouder. Watching their growth this first week has been incredible, and we’re excited to see where this journey takes them as part of our crew. Here’s to just the beginning! 💪🌱

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, supported, and showed love to Landforce during our Day of Giving. We truly appreciate every person who helped make yesterday so meaningful for our staff, crew members, and community.

Your support helps create opportunities through paid work experience, hands on training, mentorship, certifications, and pathways toward long term employment for our crew members across the region. Because of supporters like you, this work continues to grow and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.

If you didn’t get a chance to give yesterday but would still like to support Landforce, there’s still time to make a contribution and invest in the next season of opportunity.

Ways to Give
👉 Donate online: https://www.landforcepgh.org/donate/
✉️ Mail a check to:
Landforce
201 N. Braddock Ave. #230
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
📱 Text “Landforce” to 44-321

Thank you again for being part of the Landforce community. We’re grateful for your support and excited for the season ahead.

05/19/2026

As Landforce’s Day of Giving comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has already donated, shared our posts, and supported our mission throughout the day.

Your support helps make paid training, hands on work experience, mentorship, and long term opportunities possible for our crew members and communities across the region.

We’re grateful for every person who has chosen to invest in this work and the future of Landforce.

Before the day ends, we’d like to share a few words from our CEO about the impact of today and what community support means to our organization. If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time to make an impact and support the next season of opportunity at Landforce.

👉 Donate online: Link in Bio.

📱 Text “Landforce” to 44-321

Thank you for being part of the Landforce community and helping make this work possible.

05/18/2026

We’re halfway through Landforce’s Day of Giving, and there’s still time to make an impact.
One of the many people who understands the impact of this work firsthand is Al-Ghazali Jones. Al joined Landforce as a crew member in 2017 and now serves as a member of our Board of Directors. In support of today’s Day of Giving, he shared a letter reflecting on his journey and the role Landforce played in helping shape his path forward.

We encourage you to take a moment to read Al’s story and see what opportunity, support, and community investment can make possible.
Today, our staff and 2026 Spring Crew Members are celebrating the work and opportunities that Landforce helps create across our region. From trail restoration and conservation projects to workforce development and hands-on training, every part of this work is powered by community support.

Each donation helps provide paid work experience, mentorship, certifications, and pathways toward long term employment for crew members working toward a stronger future.

If you’ve been meaning to give, there’s still time to join us today and support the next season of opportunity at Landforce.

Ways to Give
👉 Donate online: https://www.landforcepgh.org/donate/
✉️ Mail a check to:
Landforce
201 N. Braddock Ave. #230
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
📱 Text “Landforce” to 44-321

Thank you for being part of the Landforce community and helping make this work possible.

05/18/2026

Today is the day!

Landforce’s Day of Giving and the first day our graduates are on the job is here! Our board, staff, and 2026 Spring Crew Members are excited to come together with the broader Landforce community to celebrate the work, growth, and opportunities that your support makes possible.

Every day at Landforce, crew members are gaining hands-on experience, building skills, earning certifications, and creating pathways toward long term employment and stability. By joining our effort, you will help complete environmental projects across the region and real opportunities for people to move forward.

Your support helps make that possible.

As our new season gets underway, we hope you’ll consider making a gift today to invest in the next generation of Landforce crew members and the communities they help strengthen every day.

Ways to Give:
👉 Donate online: Link in Bio.
✉️ Mail a check to:
Landforce
201 N. Braddock Ave. #230
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
📱 Text “Landforce” to 44-321

Thank you for supporting Landforce and helping create lasting opportunities across our region.

05/15/2026

Dr. Rikell Ford has provided Landforce with safe, inclusive, and impactful training through Mental Health First Aid and Impacts of Trauma. We asked Dr. Ford why she continues to return and why building these essential skills matters so deeply.

Watch our interview with Dr. Ford to hear more about her perspective and experience. Thank you, Dr. Ford, for your continued dedication and for generously sharing your time, knowledge, and expertise with us throughout the years.

05/14/2026

Monday, May 18, we’re coming together for Landforce’s Day of Giving to support the work, training, and opportunities that make our mission possible.

At Landforce, a new work season means more than projects getting underway. It means people gaining paid work experience, building valuable skills, earning industry certifications, and creating pathways toward long-term employment and stability.

Every season starts with opportunity, and community support helps make that opportunity possible.

From restoring trails and green spaces to preparing crew members for long-term careers, Landforce invests in people and communities at the same time. Over the years, we’ve seen how access to consistent work, mentorship, and support can help change the trajectory of someone’s life.

We hope you’ll join us on May 18 and help support the next season of opportunity.

Ways to Give
👉 Donate online: https://www.landforcepgh.org/donate/
✉️ Mail a check to:
Landforce
201 N. Braddock Ave. #230
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
📱 Text “Landforce” to 44-321

Your support helps create lasting opportunities for people working toward a stronger future.