Rankin Community Center

02/17/2025

As of February 17, 2025, the Rankin Community Center has been renamed the Woodland Hills Impact Center. For the latest updates and information, please visit Woodland Hills Impact Center

02/12/2025

A Huge Thank You to Lee Davis!

We are incredibly grateful to Lee Davis for his generous donation of basketballs to the Rankin Community Center! Your kindness and leadership inspire our youth and strengthen our community. These basketballs aren’t just equipment—they’re tools for teamwork, growth, and endless possibilities.

This is the type of leadership that moves hearts and minds. Thank you, Lee, for your commitment to making a difference!

Check out the smiles and excitement from our kids—this is what community support looks like!

02/04/2025

🎥✨ Black History Month Movie Night! ✨🎥

Join us for a special evening of celebration, community, and reflection as Amachi Pittsburgh presents Black History Month Movie Night!

📅 Friday, February 21st
🕔 5 PM - 8 PM
📍 Woodland Hills Impact Center, 235 4th Avenue, Rankin, PA 15104
🎬 Featured Movie: The Banker (PG-13)

Bring your family and friends to watch this inspiring true story about courage, innovation, and the fight for equality. The Banker showcases how two Black entrepreneurs outsmart racism to create opportunities for others in restricted areas.

This FREE event is hosted as part of Amachi Pittsburgh’s Family Strengthening Program. Meal tickets are available – scan the QR code on the flyer to register for yours!

📞 For more information, contact Caprice Scott at 412-699-3036 or [email protected].

Let’s come together to honor our history and strengthen our community. See you there!

01/23/2025

✨ Click & Tell: Self-Expression and Storytelling Through Photography ✨

Amachi Pittsburgh presents a 12-Week Workshop designed to teach youth the art of self-expression and storytelling through photography! 📸 Starting February 4th through April 22nd, join us every Tuesday from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Rankin Community Center ( .community.center ) This is your chance to capture your story through your lens and learn how to bring your unique vision into focus. 🙌

🔑 What You’ll Learn: ✨ How to Shoot Pics with a Narrative: Capture emotions, culture, and identity in every shot. ✨ Master Lighting & Angles: Make your photos pop with the right techniques. ✨ Editing Tips: Enhance the vibe of your photos for maximum impact. ✨ Develop Your Voice: Build an authentic visual style and storytelling through your lens. ✨ Create Powerful Stories: Turn your photos into narratives that speak volumes.

🎤 Led by Corey Lankford ( ), Public Speaker | Film Director | Photographer | Writer | CEO & Founder of CWLCreatives Inc.

💥 Stipends available for full participation! 💥

🚨 Limited spots available.

RSVP HERE: https://amachipittsburghinc.salsalabs.org/clickandtell/index.html

Ready to tell your story? 🙏 Don’t miss out—sign up today and bring your vision to life!

01/23/2025

📸 Free Photoshoot for Youth & Families! 🎉

✨ Capture beautiful memories with your loved ones! ✨

Amachi Pittsburgh is thrilled to offer a FREE photoshoot for all youth and families in the Mon Valley at the .community.center 📷

🗓 When: 📅 Tuesday, January 28th & Thursday, January 30th 🕓 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

🏠 Where: Rankin Community Center

It's the perfect chance to bond, smile, and create lasting memories with your family — at no cost to you! 💖

Whether it's your kids, siblings, parents, or close friends, we want to help you celebrate the connections that matter most. ✨

🎉 Why you should come:

Fun, relaxed atmosphere
Perfect opportunity to make memories
Open to all youth and families in the Mon Valley!
👚 What to wear: Wear your favorite outfits, be comfortable, and get ready to smile!

Don’t miss this chance for an unforgettable family photoshoot. We can’t wait to see you there!

🌟 See you at the Rankin Community Center! 🌟

📲 Scan the QR code to reserve your spot!

01/11/2025

🎉 You’re Invited to the Amachi Pittsburgh Welcome Party! 🎉

📍 Location: Rankin Community Center
235 4th Ave, Rankin, PA 15104
📅 Date: January 14th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Amachi Pittsburgh is officially coming to the Rankin Community Center, and we’re celebrating with an exciting Welcome Party! Bring your family and friends and join us for:
🍔 Delicious Food
🎲 Fun Activities
🎮 VR Experiences

Let’s come together, have fun, and celebrate this new partnership. Don’t miss out on this evening of joy and community connection!

01/09/2025

🌟📚 Join Us for a Community Read Aloud! 📚🌟

We’re excited to invite YOU to a fun and engaging Community Read Aloud event at the Rankin Community Center! 🎉

📅 Date: Tuesday, January 14th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 235 4th Ave, Rankin, PA 15104

Bring the whole family for a free, fun-filled evening of storytelling and creativity! After the read-aloud, enjoy a matching craft activity that everyone will love. 🎨✨

Let’s come together as a community to inspire a love of reading, connection, and creativity. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

12/19/2024

12/11/2024

12/08/2024

🎄✨ Rankin Light Up Night: A Resounding Success! ✨🎄

What an incredible evening filled with the glow of lights, laughter, and community spirit! The Rankin Light Up Night brought us all together to celebrate the season in the most magical way. From the spectacular lighting of the tree to festive activities, music, and delicious food, this was truly a night to remember!

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing partners who made it all possible:

🌟 Kellington Group for operating the Toy Drive 🧸🪀❤️and generously distributing toys to children during the event, bringing smiles and joy to so many families ⛄

🌟 Café NikkiP for the delicious food🥘🥙🥧🧁that kept everyone energized.

🌟 Tree Pittsburgh for engaging with our community about green spaces and future initiatives🎄

🌟 Rankin Croation Home 🇭🇷 and the 15 member families for decorating all 15 beautiful trees💡🎄❤️ that transformed the tree park into a wonderland of lights.

🌟 Houzeof Waxx for keeping the party alive with DJing 🎶 and for the popcorn🍿 that made the evening extra sweet.

🌟 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Sister for bringing wonderful holiday crafts and for generously giving away warm socks🧦🔥to keep our community cozy this winter.

The lights are up, and the holiday magic is alive every evening until Christmas! 🎄✨ Bring your family and friends, take a stroll, and soak in the beauty of the season. The trees are shining bright, and the joy is contagious here in Rankin.

Thank you for being part of this historic event and for making Rankin’s holidays shine brighter than ever. We’re already looking forward to next year as we plan for our 3rd Annual Rankin Light Up Night. Together, we are moving forward as a stronger, brighter community! Stay 🎅❤️

12/07/2024

🎅✨ Thank You for a Magical Breakfast with Santa! ✨🎄

What an incredible morning in the Borough of Rankin! Families came together to share smiles, laughter, and delicious food while making cherished holiday memories with Santa himself. 🎁❤️ The joy and community spirit were truly unforgettable – thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event so special.

But the holiday fun isn’t over yet! 🌟

Get ready for tonight’s Rankin Light Up Night!
📅 Date: Thursday, December 7th
⏰ Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: Rankin Community Center

🎉 Join us for:
•Lighting of the Rankin Christmas Tree 🎄
•Holiday Crafts ✂️
•Toy Drive 🎁
•Raffle Games and Prizes 🎟️
•Delicious Food provided by Nicky P’s Café 🍔

Let’s continue the holiday celebrations and make this a night to remember! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and let’s light up Rankin together!