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

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We are currently working on a new series of stories, highlighting our vacant property work in Wilkinsburg as well as recent successful projects.

Our first story features resident, Joseph Auria, and his project to restore the vacant, historic home next door to his. 

Joseph utilized the Vacant Property Recovery Program and the Tax Abatement Program to acquire and finance the property.

You can read Joseph's story plus lots of other local news in this month's issue of The Wilkinsburg Sun -- check it out!

If you're interested in learning more about acquiring a vacant property in Wilkinsburg, visit our website, email kevin@wilkinsburgcdc.org, or give us a call at (412) 727-7855.

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 marlee@wilkinsburgcdc.org 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.

>> Public Meeting: Wilkinsburg Parking Study -- TONIGHT!

Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.

Wilkinsburg Borough Building - 605 Ross Ave. 3rd Floor

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>> Rep. Ed Gainey's 2nd Scholarship Summit

Learn more about available college scholarships for local students

Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Community Forge - 1256 Franklin Ave.

Learn More

>> Stress Management & Health Learning Collaborative Event

Hosted by Live Well Allegheny 

Monday, March 12, 2-4:30 p.m.

Hosanna House - 807 Wallace Ave. 

Learn More

>> Radcliffe's Local Color Grand Opening

Tuesday, March 13, 5-7 p.m.

Radcliffe's Local Color - 761 Penn Ave.

All are welcome!

>> Wilkinsburg Historical Society Meeting

Guest speaker, Justin Greenawalt, will present "In Plain Sight - Fragments of a Vanishing East End"

Monday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.

South Avenue United Methodist Church - 733 South Ave. (use Ross Ave. entrance)

>> WCDC Promotion Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 20, 5-6 p.m.

>> Wilkinsburg Youth Project Mac 'N' Cheese Cook-Off

Saturday, March 24, 1-4 p.m.

>> Community Non-Profit Organization & Volunteer Fair

Saturday, March 24, 2- 4 p.m.

>> Junior League Show House Sip & See

See this year's Show House before it is transformed by over 20 designers!

>> WCDC Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, March 26, 5-7 p.m.

>> Work for Yourself@50+ Workshop

Wednesday, March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

>> Launch Wilkinsburg Showcase + Celebration

Friday, March 30, 6-9 p.m.

>> WCDC Design Committee Meeting

Monday, April 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

>> Opening Weekend at Garden Dreams

Friday-Sunday, April 6-8

>> 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  marlee@wilkinsburgcdc.org , 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.