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SUMMARY:Mon Valley Initiative Partner Network & SPARC Mobile Resource Fair in Homestead | July 24
DESCRIPTION:Mon Valley Initiative Partner Network & SPARC Mobile Resource Fair in Homestead | July 24 \nLooking for employment opportunities\, financial guidance\, or community resources? Don’t miss the Mobile Resource Fair hosted by MVI’s Partner Network on Friday\, July 24\, in Homestead. \nConnect with local organizations\, discover valuable resources\, and explore opportunities to help you and your family succeed at the MVI Partner Network & SPARC Mobile Resource Fair. \nHosted by Mon Valley Initiative (MVI)\, this free community event brings together providers from across the region offering employment services\, financial education\, behavioral health resources\, family support\, re-entry services\, banking assistance\, and much more. Whether you’re looking for a new career\, community resources\, or support services\, this event is designed to connect you with organizations that can help. \nDate: Friday\, July 24\, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMLocation: East 7th Avenue (between Ann Street and McClure Street)\, behind Mon Valley Initiative’s Homestead office \nCommunity organizations and service providers will be available throughout the afternoon to answer questions\, provide information\, and connect attendees with programs and resources. The event also highlights the work of Mon Valley Initiative’s Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-Entry Coalition (SPARC)\, which supports successful re-entry and community connections throughout the region. \nFor additional information\, contact Mon Valley Initiative’s Workforce Team at 412-464-4000 \nserving the region since 1988\nThe Mon Valley communities — located south of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers in Allegheny\, Washington\, and Westmoreland counties — were deeply damaged more than 30 years ago when the driving forces of the region’s industrial economy moved away or closed. \nMon Valley Initiative\, founded in 1988\, works to improve the lives of people in the Mon Valley area by helping to rebuild community infrastructure\, provide safe and affordable housing\, and connect employers to people seeking new jobs and careers. \nWe do this by delivering quality services to the people of the Mon Valley\, including housing counseling\, workforce development and financial coaching\, real estate development\, and community development. \nOUR HISTORY\nIn the late 1970s and early 1980s\, U.S. Steel\, Westinghouse Electric\, WABCO\, Union Switch and Signal\, and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel all closed major manufacturing plants in the Monongahela Valley. Some sources indicate that as many as 175\,000 jobs were lost in the region when these plants closed. \nMajor industrial sites occupied hundreds of acres of land and as landowners\, the corporations were major taxpayers. Without this tax revenue\, communities in the Mon Valley were hard-pressed to provide basic services to their residents. People moved out\, and the Valley’s role as the engine of the Pittsburgh region’s economy was lost. \nAs factories were closing\, a number of business and industry leaders representing Pittsburgh’s largest corporations began an aggressive plan to address the problems that arose from the fall of heavy manufacturing. \nThrough the Allegheny Conference on Community Development\, the group focused its work on setting strategic investment strategies for the region to address the devastating economic decline. One of their recommendations included hiring a community organizer to find a way to encourage reinvestment in the Mon Valley. \nThat organizer\, Michael Eichler\, and key leaders and funders of the Allegheny Conference sought solutions directly from people who lived and worked in the Valley. They recommended strategies that offered a means to broadly engage local people in implementing economic and community development projects. \nIn addition to helping to form new grassroots organizations\, Eichler also provided support to community development corporations\, or CDCs\, that were already in existence. Through the Allegheny Conference\, the “Mon Valley Development Team” was formed in January 1987. \nIn April 1988\, the representatives of these grassroots CDCs began to discuss the possibility of forming a regional coalition. These discussions led to the incorporation of Mon Valley Initiative in December 1988.
URL:https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/event/mon-valley-initiative-partner-network-sparc-mobile-resource-fair-in-homestead-july-24/
LOCATION:Mon Valley Initiative\, 305 E. 8th Ave\, Homestead\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Small Business Support,WorkShop
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SUMMARY:Photo Safari at Carrie Blast Furnaces | July 26
DESCRIPTION:Photo Safari at Carrie Blast Furnaces | July 26th\nRuns April thru October \nChoose your own adventure on this photo safari! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Carrie Furnaces are undoubtedly a photographer’s muse. The form and texture of the structures cater to seasonal scenes\, and the interplay of light offers endless perspectives of this industrial edifice. Take inspiration from the wide vistas or the delicate details at this National Historic Landmark site. You won’t want miss this opportunity to photograph the Carrie Blast Furnaces with only a few other photographers around! \n\n\nHours & Admission*\n\n\n\n\nThis program is offered the following dates in 2026.\nApril 25 at 1:00 p.m. | May 24 at 1:00 p.m. | July 26 at 9:00 a.m. | August 16 at 9:00 a.m. | October 18 at 1:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission\n$40 \n\n\n\n\n*Space is limited. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we cannot guarantee tickets will be available for walk-ups. \n\nabout RIVERS OF STEEL\n\nRivers of Steel showcases the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial and cultural heritage through its historical and 21st-century attractions—offering unique experiences via tours\, workshops\, exhibitions\, festivals\, and more. \nBehind the scenes\, Rivers of Steel supports economic revitalization—working at the grassroots level to deepen community partnerships\, promote heritage tourism\, and preserve local recreational and cultural resources for future generations. \n\nOur Mission\n\n\n\nFounded on the principles of heritage development\, community partnership\, and a reverence for the region’s natural and shared resources\, Rivers of Steel strengthens the economic and cultural fabric of western Pennsylvania by fostering dynamic initiatives and transformative experiences. \nOur Story: A vision for the future\, built on the past\n\n\nRivers of Steel’s journey began in the aftermath of the collapsed steel industry. In 1988\, a group of citizens got together\, united by their concerns that with destruction of the shuttered mills an important part of our region’s culture was in danger of being erased\, too. \nThe prevailing sentiment at the time was not one of reverence for the industry; rather\, it was a stew of mixed emotions—anger for the way things went down\, loss of identity in the face of joblessness\, and fear of an uncertain future. The emotional landscape was too raw for most folks to want to celebrate what the steel industry once was\, especially when it was painfully obvious that this ‘industrial downturn’ reflected permanent change. \nLong story short: those citizens organized as a task force. Four years later\, the nonprofit organization that was to become Rivers of Steel was established to carry the torch of Big Steel and its related industries—not simply telling the companies’ stories and the products they made\, but the stories of the men and women who worked there. \nIt is a legacy was too important not to save. Relics and remnants were captured\, so were oral histories. The scope of which grew beyond the workers themselves\, encompassing the neighborhoods they represented—their languages\, their churches\, their traditions and recipes—and sowed the seeds of what was to become Rivers of Steel’s archival\, cultural conservation and exhibition programs. \n\n\nRivers of Steel: A nonprofit\, but also a place\nCreated by Congress in 1996\, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area celebrates the region’s industrial history\, the landscape that fueled it\, and the hardworking men and women who made it possible\, linking its communities through their shared cultural and industrial heritage.
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LOCATION:Carrie Blast Furnaces\, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15218
CATEGORIES:Activities,All Ages,Education
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SUMMARY:Community Services Open House at Rainbow Kitchen Homestead | July 29
DESCRIPTION:Community Services Open House at Rainbow Kitchen Homestead | July 29 \nDate: Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Rainbow Kitchen Community Services\, Homestead\, PA (See organization for event details.) \nGet an inside look at one of the Steel Valley’s longest-serving nonprofit organizations during Rainbow Kitchen Community Services’ special summer open house. \nJoin the Rainbow Kitchen Board of Directors and staff for an evening of tours\, food\, games\, refreshments\, and community as they showcase the programs and services that help neighbors throughout the Steel Valley every day. \nGuests will have the opportunity to tour the facility\, meet the people behind the organization’s mission\, and learn more about how Rainbow Kitchen addresses hunger\, child nutrition\, and supportive services for individuals and families across the community. \nWhether you’re interested in volunteering\, supporting the organization\, or simply learning more about the impact Rainbow Kitchen has in the Steel Valley\, this event offers a welcoming opportunity to connect with staff\, board members\, and fellow community supporters. \nAdditional information regarding tickets\, the evening program\, and event details will be announced in the coming weeks. \nEvent Details\n\nWhat: Rainbow Kitchen Community Services Open House\nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nWho: Open to the community\n\n  \n\nCOMMITTED TO FEEDING THE COMMUNITY\n\n\nSince 1984\, Rainbow Kitchen Community Services has been a strong and reliable source of aid for those in need. In these challenging economic times\, Rainbow Kitchen provides a vital safety net for hungry children\, struggling families\, low-income elderly and disabled individuals\, and people who are homeless\, unemployed\, or among the working poor. And as costs for essential items rise and pandemic-era assistance programs end\, we are serving more and more families every month. \n\nMission Statement\nRainbow Kitchen Community Services is committed to improving the quality of life for low-income families and individuals through programs that address hunger\, child nutrition and supportive services. \nWho We Help\nRainbow Kitchen provides a vital safety net for hungry children\, struggling families\, low-income elderly and disabled individuals\, people who are homeless\, and growing numbers of people who are unemployed or among the working poor. \nHow We Are Supported\nRainbow Kitchen Community Services operates as efficiently as possible\, with the support of volunteers\, food donations\, foundation\, business\, and community service funding\, private contributions\, and an extremely small and dedicated staff.  We also gratefully accept both food and financial donations\, which are tax deductible. Rainbow Kitchen is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. \n\n\n\nWe are a strong and reliable source of aid for those in need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnti-Hunger Programs\n\n\nRainbow Kitchen’s Anti-Hunger Programs provide a source of nutritious supplemental food for low-income individuals and families. \n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCase Management Assistance\n\n\nCase management assistance is offered to individuals and families on both a short-term and an extended basis. Immediate/crisis assistance and advocacy are provided as needed\, including referral to other social service agencies for additional help. \n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVision Services\n\n\nRainbow Kitchen works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Vision Foundation and Vision Benefits of America (VBA) to offer uninsured/underinsured and in some instances insured individuals with a free comprehensive vision exam and assistance purchasing glasses. \nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET INVOLVED\n\n\nThere are so many ways you can get involved in the mission of the Rainbow Kitchen. We always welcome new ideas for special projects. Contact Lori Roadway at 412-464-1892 or email info@rainbowkitchen.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVOLUNTEER\n\n\nIn response to the pandemic\, and to ensure the safety of our staff and program participants\, we are not accepting volunteers at this time.   We hope to be inviting volunteers back into Rainbow Kitchen soon!   Use the button below to let us know if you are interested in volunteer opportunities when they become available. \n\nMORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDONATE FOOD\n\n\nDonations of food products and basic necessities are also critical to our mission.  We rely on them to meet the needs of the low-income individuals and families we support. \n\nMORE ABOUT DONATING FOOD\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDONATE MONEY\n\n\nWe operate as efficiently as possible\, with the support of volunteers\, food donations\, foundation\, business\, and community service funding\, private contributions\, and an extremely small and dedicated staff.  We also gratefully accept both food and financial donations\, which are tax deductible. \n\nDONATE MONEY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEASONAL ACTIVITIES\n\n\nHoliday Meals Food Drive: We try to provide all of our pantry families with foods for traditional holiday meals\, but it is a challenge to acquire enough of these foods for everyone! \nAdopt-A-Family: This holiday program benefits families or individuals who are participants in one or more of our programs. \n\nCONTACT US ABOUT SEASONAL ACTIVITIES\n\n\n\n\n\n\nADOPT RAINBOW KITCHEN\n\n\nWe would love to have members of your office\, social\, religious or professional group join us and support Rainbow Kitchen’s efforts in a variety of ways throughout the year. \n\nCONTACT US ABOUT ADOPT RAINBOW KITCHEN\n\n\nSUPPORT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES\n\n\nWe have various fundraising activities and initiatives throughout the year!   For example\, we participate in local & national days of giving and hold a Kennywood & Sandcastle ticket sale most summers.  We are very fortunate to also work with many local businesses who hold fundraising activities for us throughout the year.  Stay tuned for information on our annual fundraiser that will be replacing our Walk and Ride against Hunger (cancelled during the pandemic). \n\nCONTACT US ABOUT FUNDRAISING\n\n\n\n\nRainbow Kitchen Community Services is committed to improving the quality of life for low-income families & individuals through programs that address hunger\, child nutrition & supportive services.
URL:https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/event/community-services-open-house-at-rainbow-kitchen-homestead-july-29/
LOCATION:Rainbow Kitchen\, 135 E 9th Avenue\, Homestead\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Small Business Support
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