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Support a Local Business - Lend to Leona's Ice Cream
©Greg Sciulli
We've been endorsing small business loans as a Kiva trustee since 2014. We were initially able to endorse loans up to $10,000, but we were recently given the opportunity to endorse loans up to $25,000! Join our lending team to follow along with local loans that we endorse. 

We're pleased to share that we are endorsing our first $25,000 loan for one of our local businesses, Leona's Ice Cream. Leona's moved to Wilkinsburg a few years ago, and though they don't have a storefront, you can find their treats at local spots like Nancy's East End Diner and the East End Food Co-op, among many other locations.

A loan of $25,000 will help Leona's recover from a recent total loss of inventory following a freezer failure. Additionally, funds will help support their growth this spring. 

We hope you'll join us in supporting this great business by making a micro-loan of just $25 or more! Funds will be paid back to you over the course of the loan repayment, so there's really nothing to lose. Support local business and lend to Leona's Ice Cream today!

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Apply: Grant Opportunities for Residents + Artists
Love My Neighbor!: The Love My Neighbor! grant program is open now!  Founded by Neighborhood Allies, Love My Neighbor! invests in resident-led projects that aim to improve neighborhoods and engage neighbors. As one of the program's target communities, Wilkinsburg residents are welcome to apply for small grants ranging between $500-$2,500.

The next grant application deadline is March 1!

Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh: The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments support Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh, a grant-making program committed to helping create a vibrant cultural life in Pittsburgh and the region. The program aims to support and build individual artist careers, increase the sustainability of organizations that focus on Black arts, and build awareness of Black arts, among other goals.

The grant application deadline is March 1!

Work in Wilkinsburg: Opportunities with Local Organizations
Two of our partner organizations are looking for part-time assistance at their offices in Wilkinsburg.

>> Pittsburgh Urban Christian School (PUCS) seeks a financial secretary to assist the school administration with income and expenses, personnel, financial management, and other tasks. Learn More

>> Nine Mile Run Watershed Association (NMRWA) is looking for an office coordinator to support the organization's mission by insuring successful functioning of organizational systems and processes. Learn More
Save the Date: Two-Way Street Fest Returns May 19

We hope to see you in Wilkinsburg on May 19 for the second annual Two-Way Street Fest! 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!
Upcoming Meetings & Events
>> Public Meeting: Wilkinsburg Parking Study
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Wilkinsburg Borough Building - 605 Ross Ave. 3rd Floor

>> Stress Management & Health Learning Collaborative Event
Hosted by Live Well Allegheny 
Monday, March 12, 2-4:30 p.m.
Hosanna House - 807 Wallace Ave. 

>> WCDC Promotion Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 20, 5-6 p.m.
WCDC Office - 1001 Wood St.

>> WCDC Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, March 26, 5-7 p.m.
WCDC Office - 1001 Wood St.

>> WCDC Design Committee Meeting
Monday, April 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
WCDC Office - 1001 Wood St.

>> Opening Weekend at Garden Dreams
Friday-Sunday, April 6-8
Garden Dreams - 806 Holland Ave.
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>> Two-Way Street Fest - Save the Date!
Saturday, May 19, 1-5 p.m.
Wood St. - Between Penn & Franklin
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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? 
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.
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1001 Wood St. Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
(412) 727-7855
www.wilkinsburgcdc.org