Community Events
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Black Male Leadership Development Institute (BMLDI). This year the program has expanded from a 3-day to a 5-day Summit for 50 African American youth in grades 9-12 who want more out of life than following the crowd and getting by. Youth who seek to Learn, Lead and Achieve and have a desire to stand up and be counted will benefit from a rich curriculum that will teach them the tools they need to be future leaders. The BMLDI will take place on the campus of Robert Morris University from the evening of Sunday June 14 to June19. The cost of the 5 day Summit is underwritten through grants and generous in-kind donations and is free to participants. It is a residential program with fun evening activities and entertainment planned for every day. To be considered for this year’s Summit, applicants must submit the following information:
• A completed application
• A copy of their most recent report card
• A completed questionnaire
• A signed copy of the BMLDI 2009 Terms and Conditions
• A Recommendation from an adult sponsor
The completed application packet must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. May 27, 2009. All applicants must be residents of the Greater Pittsburgh Region. The packets can be emailed, mailed, hand-delivered or faxed to: Department of Education and Youth Development BMLDI 2009 Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh 610 Wood Street – 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Fax: 412-227-4870.
"Combating Gang Violence" - Tools, Strategies & Interventions - Pittsburgh Regional Training Collaborative Program to be held on Friday, June 12, 2009, from 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m. at the Human Services Buildling, Liberty Room, Lower Level, One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh. For more information, contact Sebastian Lacy at 412-441-5020.
New Evenings Hours for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
McKees Rocks Community Clinic - meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening each month at Focus on Renewal in McKees Rocks. Accepts clients from the McKees Rocks and Stowe Township Area. Income guidelines: 250% of poverty; no asset test (although if client is found to have considerable assets, service may be limited to advice.) Sign up for clinic by calling Focus on Renewal at 771-6460.
Uptown Legal Clinic - currently meets one Wednesday evening a month; may soon expand to two evenings; located at Bethlehem Haven in the lower Hill District (Fifth Avenue Commons; 905 Watson Street). Accepts clients from the area around Bethlehem Haven and may accept others as well. Income guidelines: 250% of poverty; no asset test. You will need to have a referral to this clinic from a social service agency.
Oakland Area Christian Legal Aid Clinic - 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 4729 Ellsworth Avenue (corner of Neville and Ellsworth). Accepts clients from all locations. Income guidelines: self-reported net income of 125% of poverty. Sign up by calling the voice mail box number at 412-622-0232 (client will receive call back) or by stopping by the evening of the clinic by 7:30 p.m.
North Side Area Christian Legal Aid Clinic - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, 250 East Ohio Street. Accepts clients from all locations. Income guidelines: self-reported net income of 125% of poverty. Sign up by calling the voice mail box number at 412-622-0232 (client will receive call back) or by stopping by the evening of the clinic by 7:30 p.m.
Main Office: 928 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3799
Telephone: (412) 255-6700
Toll-Free: 1-866-761-6572
Fax: (412) 355-0168
