It's that time again... Over the past few years, we've asked you to call your elected officials in support of funding increases to the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). Thanks to your advocacy, there is increasing, bipartisan support to expand the program to help communities like Wilkinsburg continue to grow and thrive!

NAP  funding leverages additional resources for Wilkinsburg while building our community's technical capacity and infrastructure. Recent data show that $500,000 in NAP support generates $900,000 in economic activity and $32,000 in new state tax revenue that would otherwise go unrealized. Without this important source of funding and partnerships, we would not be able to continue our work to rebuild Wilkinsburg's economy and improve our community's quality of life.

Senators and representatives have issued co-sponsor memos to double NAP to $36 million (since 1967, the NAP budget has been stuck at $18 million statewide). This would unlock even more vital resources for housing, food security, and community organizations across the state to build partnerships with for-profit tax credit investors.

Will you help us send a clear message to Harrisburg in support of doubling the NAP?

Please take a few moments to call, write, and/or email your legislators and ask them to support the expansion and modernization of the NAP. Here's a general sample letter to the House of Representatives that can be personalized for your specific elected officials.  We appreciate our community advocates like you - thank you for your continued support!

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Each spring, we host our annual Youth Initiative Mini-Grant Program to provide funds to local organizations that support the academic and civic endeavors of Wilkinsburg youth.

Our 2018 grant cycle is OPEN NOW! Grant applications will be accepted until April 27.

Now in our eighth year, we have had the opportunity to support many organizations and serve hundreds of local youth through our mini-grant program. And with the help of the Howard & Nell E. Miller Foundation, we have been able to increase our efforts and help even more organizations over the past three years. 

Learn More & Download an Application

We hope to see you in Wilkinsburg on May 19 for the second annual Two-Way Street Fest, hosted by the WCDC! If you would like to get involved, either as a sponsor or vendor, email [email protected] or call (412) 727-7855.

Follow the event page on Facebook for updates and more information!

All events and meetings listed below take place in Wilkinsburg, unless otherwise noted.

>> In Sickness & In Wealth: Film Screening & Discussion

Presented by Mayor Garrett

>> WCDC Volunteer Day: Business District Litter Survey

Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wilkinsburg Borough Building - 605 Ross Ave.

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>> Wilkinsburg Borough Clean-Up Day

Saturday, April 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

>> Wilkinsburg Community Conversation: Tech Talk

Wednesday, April 25, 6 p.m.

>> Wilkinsburg Night at the Show House

Tickets will be $10 for Wilkinsburg residents!

Tuesday, May 8, 6-8 p.m.

>> Two-Way Street Fest - Save the Date!

Saturday, May 19, 1-5 p.m.

Have an event or meeting coming up? 

Send the details to  [email protected] , and we'll include it in our next newsletter.

Want to learn more about borough council, commission & authority meetings? 

Check out the  Borough of Wilkinsburg  community calendar .

The Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the revitalization of Wilkinsburg through business & residential development; organizational & individual civic leadership; and ethnic & cultural diversity.

At the WCDC, we envision Wilkinsburg will be a prosperous and growing community regarded for its strong business district and neighborhoods; historic charm; convenient location; and desirable quality of life.