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Just in case:

If you need help during a financial crisis, several agencies are able to help you keep your home. They are:

  1. Neighborhood Housing Services (currently changing their name to NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania)- DOWNTOWN 710 5th Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412.281.9773
  2. Action Housing, Inc.- DOWNTOWN 425 6th Ave, Suite 950 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412.281.2102 or 1.800.792.2801
  3. Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (NOT PHFA-certified but great for neighborhood referrals)- HILL DISTRICT 1901 Centre Ave, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412.391.6732
  4. CCCS of Western PA- SOUTH SIDE River Park Commons 2403 Sidney Street, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 1.888.511.2227
  5. Urban League of Pittsburgh- DOWNTOWN One Smithfield Street, 3rd floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412.227.4802
  6. Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh- STRIP DISTRICT 2840 Liberty Ave, Suite 205 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412.391.2535
  7. Mon Valley - HOMESTEAD 303-305 E. 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120 412.462-4000

Hospital Park Housing:

Contemporary, energy-efficient and affordable housing development adjacent to UPMC Braddock Hospital located on Fourth Street in Braddock, PA.

Heritage Community Initiatives, 820 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, 15104
Phone: 412-351-0535
Fax: 412-351-0509 Website: http://www.hhfi.org/

Braddock Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO):

Founded in 1997, BEDCO strives to highlight the opportunities that exist for the people of Braddock PA, through informational programs, job seminars, and other roles. BEDCO helps to build a positive self image for the community, by showcasing the businesses, opportunities, and individuals who are making a difference here in the Braddock area daily.

Website: http://www.braddockcdc.com/

Mon Valley Initiative:

Is a non-profit community and economic development coalition currently comprised of 12 Community Development Corporations (CDCs) representing their local geographic communities. MVI offers services along the Monongahela River and its tributaries in three Southwestern Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland. It provides financing and technical assistance services to the housing development of the Rankin CDC, North Braddock CARES, and BEDCO.

Mon Valley Initiative, 303/305 East Eighth Avenue, Homestead, PA, 15120
Phone: 412-464-4000
Fax: 412-464-1750
Website: http://www.monvalleyinitiative.com/

Action Housing, Inc.:

The mission of Action Housing, Inc. is to empower people to build more secure and self-sufficient lives through the provision of decent, affordable housing, essential supportive services, asset building programs, and educational and employment opportunities.

Action Housing, Inc., 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 950, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Phone: 412-281-2102
Fax: 412-391-4512
E-mail: ahi "at" actionhousing "dot" org
Website: http://www.actionhousing.org/

Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.:

NHS has the mission to promote strong and vital neighborhoods and enhance lives by increasing opportunities for, eliminating barriers to, and preserving homeownership.

Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., 710 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Phone: 412-281-9773
Fax: 412-281-9987
E-mail: info "at" nhswpa "dot" org
Website: http://www.nhswpa.org/