Mon Valley Initiative

05/13/2026

A big shout out to USPS and their Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive which happens every May! Produce Marketplace, MVI's neighborhood grocery store in Clairton, received a large donation of goods picked up by letter carriers across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

To find out more about the Stamp Out Hunger Drive, go to https://www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive.

05/11/2026

Only 3 days away!

Join Dress for Success Pittsburgh and Guttman Energy this Thursday for a Career Readiness event. Practice job interview skills, get your questions answered by career advisors, create or update your resume, receive free interview attire, and connect with local organizations.

Walk-ins welcome! Find out more below!

05/08/2026

People's Strength Collective , located at MVI's Free Press Building, will be hosting a Braddock Second Friday art opening tonight, May 8 at 6 PM at 526 Braddock Ave! Can't make it tonight? Join on June 12 for the next installment!

05/06/2026

Come visit MVI’s Community Development team on May 14 at the Fueling her Future Career Readiness & Resources Event in Belle Vernon!

Find out more and pre-register below!

On May 14 from 10am - 2pm, we will be Fueling her Future as we host a Career Readiness & Resources Event with Guttman Energy in the Mon Valley!

What can you expect? In addition to practicing job interview skills, getting your questions answered by career advisors, creating or updating your resume, receiving free interview attire, and connecting with local organizations, you will receive:

- Free giveaways for all attendees!
- Free boxed lunch
- Prizes to be raffled off include gift baskets & gift cards

Walk ins are welcome, and pre-registration is available here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/dressforsuccesspittsburgh1/form/FuelingHerFutureRSVP/formperma/SEdk1z3FvVxbuZBFqZlOPuOJuQ6fgEr8aWLa7F72rwI

05/05/2026

MVI recently welcomed local volunteers, including from East End Handyman Company, who generously contributed their time and skills to refinishing dry wall and cabinetry at our Grant Street Apartments.

Thank you to their team for their commitment to strengthening housing in the Mon Valley!

04/30/2026

Mon Valley Initiative will be at the One Roof Housing Resource Fair tomorrow at the Commonwealth Charter Academy in the Waterfront from 9 AM to 3 PM!

Come learn more about MVI's rental portfolio and other services! Free workshops will also be held on-site throughout the day.

📌Don’t miss the workshops at the OneRoof Housing Resource Fair this Friday!

In addition to connecting with 50+ housing providers and support services organizations, you’ll have the opportunity to attend free workshops designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate housing challenges, strengthen financial well-being, and build a more stable future!

OneRoof Workshop Topic & Schedule:

• 10am - Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services - JustMediationPGH

• 11am - Tenant Rights & Responsibilities - Neighborhood Legal Services

• 1pm - Breaking Generational Poverty - Allegheny County Housing Authority

• 2pm - Financial Literacy & Counseling - Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)

Whether you’re currently searching for housing, facing challenges, or just want to be informed, these sessions are a great way to get the information you need.

📅 Friday, May 1st
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Commonwealth Charter Academy - The Waterfront, Homestead

🏠 Free and open to the public

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04/22/2026

Stop by and meet the MVI team today from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in Duquesne!

04/21/2026

Join Mon Valley Initiative at our Homestead office this Friday, April 24 at 10 AM for our quarterly Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-Entry Coalition (SPARC) Job & Resource Fair!

Find out more and view the flyer on our website below!

Join Mon Valley Initiative for our quarterly Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-Entry Coalition (SPARC) Job & Resource Fair! SPARC is a program of Mon Valley Initiative that supports individuals who have been involved in the justice system overcome barriers to joining the workforce. The event wil

04/16/2026

The current public engagement period for Allegheny Forward closes at the end of this weekend!

The Allegheny Forward Comprehensive Plan will help shape Allegheny County's path over the next 25 years, and public input is crucial to making the plan a success.

To participate before the current engagement session closes, visit https://engagement.alleghenycounty.us/allegheny-forward and participate in the survey, map, and envision activities.

03/26/2026

MVI's Charleroi office will be hosting Coen Markets tomorrow for on-site interviews and application assistance!

You can also talk with one of MVI's Employment & Financial Coaches to enroll in our programming. Learn more below!

Join MVI’s Workforce Development & Financial Coaching team as we host representatives from Coen Markets at our Charleroi office.

03/17/2026

Our friends at Human Services Center Mon Valley have office space available for organizations and small businesses in the area!

For more information, contact Stephanie Eson, HSCMV Operations & Community Programs Manager, at 412-829-7112 or [email protected].