Hazelwood Initiative, Inc.

10/13/2026

Our October community meeting is tonight from 6-8pm, in-person at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh (107 Flowers Ave) or online on Zoom with captions! To join online, use meeting ID 853 9182 9343 and passcode 796212

We have a very full agenda tonight, starting with some quick updates from the Mayor's Office, followed by an introduction to the new Environmental Charter School on Technology Drive. We will then have project updates about the Gladstone Annex along with updates on a Monongahela-Marsden Land Use Study.

10/12/2026

Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, October 15th from 1pm-3pm, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 1:30pm at the Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood to celebrate the new Community2Work Center in Hazelwood, which will expand neighborhood access to job readiness programs, employment coaching, and direct connections to local employers.

10/08/2026

Community Design Talk
Thursday, October 22, 2026: 5 to 7 PM
JADA House International, 4944 Second Avenue

Join artists Jaime Guerrero, James Simon, and Rob Long to learn about their conceptual design for artwork commissioned by the University of Pittsburgh for the BioForge building at Hazelwood Green. Artists will have samples of the materials and talk about the creative process. All are welcome. Free to attend.

accessible venue

The artists were selected by a panel including Hazelwood community members and University of Pittsburgh representatives. The talk is hosted by the public art consulting team for the University of Pittsburgh: Jennifer McGregor, Edith Abeyta, Laura McDermit, and Renee Piechocki

Questions? Contact Edith at [email protected] | 412-295-1795

10/06/2026

JADA House International has two fabulous events coming up this week on Friday, October 9th!

The first event will be an easy-to-understand explanation of Medicare. This event is from 11am-1pm at JADA House International (4944 Second Ave). Seating is limited so call 412-595-9243 to reserve your seat.

The second event is Fridays on Deck which will include free food, live music, and family-friendly activities from 6-8pm at Burgwin Park!

10/01/2026

Join the Mon Water Project and Hazelwood Initiative, Inc in a water workshop on October 7 from 6-8pm at the Spartan Center (updated location)! Our topic will focus on water ecology.

Register to attend the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/4-mile-run-4-watershed-wide-workshops-on-water-4860358?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection

09/21/2026

Friends of the Riverfront will be hosting Trail Care in Hazelwood this Wednesday, September 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm along the Hazelwood section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Volunteers will learn about the new proposed section of trail connection Hazelwood to Duck Hollow, collect litter along the proposed route, and after, Friends will treat you to a b**r at the Hazelwood Brew House!

Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle, water refills will be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided. To register and learn more, follow this link:

Join us for Trail Care along the Hazelwood section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail! Volunteers will get the opportunity to learn about the new proposed section of trail connecting Hazelwood to Duck Hollow from our Trail Development Project Manager followed by a walk collecting litter along the pr...

09/17/2026

We are so grateful for Landforce's partnership in keeping Lytle Land and its surrounding greenery beautiful and safe for our neighborhood kids, and a special thank you to their crew members for their hard work in the sun!

09/16/2026

Pittsburgh Water is working on some infrastructure improvements in Hazelwood and would like you to be aware of some work that may affect you. They are currently completing a water main replacement project and upgrading aging infrastructure using CIPP (cured-in-place pipe), a trenchless method that installs a new, durable liner inside existing pipes. This process significantly extends the life of the sewer while reducing the need for digging in streets, sidewalks, and yards.

Estimated Construction Duration:
- Sewer repairs and trenchless rehabilitation: beginning in October with completion around late Summer 2027
- Water main replacements work: final restoration late Spring/Summer 2027.

Residents can opt in to text messages about sewer lining to stay informed if they'd like updates. They can text 'Hazelwood' to (412)-202-4445.

Visit pgh2o.com/sewer-lining for more information.

09/09/2026

We will be opening applications for the Neighborhood Investment Fund Assistance Grant on Monday, September 14th at 9am. The application will be available at this link on our website: https://www.hazelwoodinitiative.org/household-assistance

If you need help completing your application, have questions, or need to make an appointment to drop off your documents, call the office at 412-421-7234 ext. 409 or email Lauren at [email protected]

Applicants must be BEHIND in rent, utilities, property tax or mortgage payments to apply for assistance, you do not need to be behind in a bill to apply for a basic needs gift card.

- This grant is for Hazelwood and Glen Hazel residents only.
- Recipients must earn no more than 80% of the Area Median Income based on family size (see chart on second page of flyer for more information).
- One grant can be given per household per round. The applicant must live in the household for which they are requesting aid for.
- This grant will only pay overdue amounts that were incurred prior to August 31st, 2026.
- This grant is given out on a first-come, first-served basis based on complete applications, but those who have been assisted before will be de-prioritized.
- Applications will not be processed without supporting documents. Applicants have two (2) weeks after submitting the application to submit their documents. After that point, applications will be automatically denied. Submit documents to Hazelwood Initiatives office at 4901 Second Ave, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207.
- If applicants owe more than $1,500 for rent, or need assistance beyond our program maximums, we will refer applicants to other programs that may be able to assist.
- Rental assistance applicants: Applicant's landlord must complete a Statement of Rent Owed. The link to that form will be included in the application. If approved, the landlord will need to submit an IRS Form W-9, which will be provided.