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As the year comes to a close, Habitat Pittsburgh is reflecting on the people, partnerships, and progress that make our work possible. In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing important updates on our homeownership opportunities, recognizing outstanding volunteers, and honoring both longtime and newly appointed members of our Board of Directors. You’ll also find a snapshot of a recent home repair supporting a local homeowner, a seasonal message of gratitude from our team, and

Read Habitat Pittsburgh's annual letter to our supporters, as well as a 25% off coupon to ReStore in the Swissvale Shopping Center.

Welcome to another issue of the Habitat Pittsburgh Monthly Newsletter! In this issue, we’re sharing exciting updates from our newest recycle development in McKeesport and celebrating the incredible volunteer groups who helped bring it to life. You’ll also read how we advocated for equity at the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Affordable Housing, completed a crucial home repair, and connected students with Habitat’s mission at the University of Pitts

Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, was invited to testify at the Pennsylvania...

September is shaping up to be an exciting month for Habitat Pittsburgh, with big news to share from our build sites and ReStore alike! In this edition, we’re celebrating the transformation of our Uptown renovation into a welcoming home, highlighting a critical home repair that brought safety and stability to a local family, and showcasing new opportunities to save and support at the ReStore. From the arrival of brand-new Ashley Furniture to special back-to-school discounts...

August is here, and Habitat Pittsburgh is making big strides both on and off the build site! In this month’s newsletter, we’re excited to introduce our newest team member, share the incredible progress of our Uptown renovation, and highlight a recent home repair making a real difference for a local homeowner. You’ll also find a recap of our record-breaking 2025 Youth Triathlon, the latest news and products from the ReStore, and a spotlight on the dedicated volunteers who help

Summer is finally here! The sun is shining, and Habitat Pittsburgh is hard at work building brighter futures. In this month’s newsletter, we’re celebrating a major groundbreaking in Larimer, highlighting our efforts to turn neglected properties into livable homes, and sharing exciting updates from the 2025 Executive Director Summit Conference...

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh breaks ground on first property acquired through new patrnership with the Pittsburgh Land...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Groundbreaking Ceremony to Celebrate New Partnership with Pittsburgh Land Bank and Habitat for Humanity of Greater...

June is here, and with it comes a new edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh newsletter! In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing powerful stories of progress and purpose—from a 93-year-old veteran receiving a new roof to inspiring young athletes training for our upcoming Youth Triathlon. You’ll also get an inside look at how we’ve been advocating for affordable housing in Harrisburg, catch up on the latest media spotlight featuring our Dr. Howard Slaughter, Jr., and meet the new

Listen to K-LOVE interview Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh.

May has arrived, and we’re excited to share the latest updates from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh! In this issue, we’re celebrating National New Homeowner Day by reflecting on the powerful impact homeownership can have on local families. You’ll read about our incredible week with volunteers from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, explore opportunities to get involved at the ReStore, and meet one of our outstanding staff members...

April is here, and we’re thrilled to bring you another edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Monthly Newsletter! This month, we’re highlighting the national Home is the Key campaign and shining a light on how affordable homeownership builds stronger...

March has arrived, and with it comes another exciting edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Monthly Newsletter! This month, we’re celebrating...

February is here, and we’re excited to share the latest updates in this edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Monthly Newsletter!

Click here to read "Habitat for Humanity changes Pittsburghers' lives one house at a time" in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The new year is here, and we’re thrilled to kick off 2025 with the latest updates in this edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Monthly...

PITTSBURGH, December 29, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh (Habitat Pittsburgh) joins the world in mourning the death of...

The holidays are here, and we’re excited to share the latest updates in this edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Monthly Newsletter!

With the weather changing and the fall season in full swing, we're thrilled to bring you the October 2024 edition of the Habitat...

Welcome to the September 2024 edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Newsletter! This month, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates...

We are excited to announce that our Volunteer Newsletter is being rebranded as the Habitat Pittsburgh Monthly Newsletter!

Welcome to the July 2024 edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Volunteer Newsletter! As summer continues to heat up, we are excited to share...

IN THIS ISSUE: Penn Hills Construction Milestones, Youth Triathlon: Join the Fun, Empowering Financial Futures, New Team Member Spotlight...

Welcome to the June 2024 edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Volunteer Newsletter! We're thrilled to bring you the latest updates...

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Volunteer Newsletter! With the summer season now in full swing...

See Trib Total Media's coverage of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh's collaboration with Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh:

See Channel 11, WPXI-TV's coverage of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh's collaboration with Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, June 3, 2024 — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh (Habitat Pittsburgh) collaborates with Uptown Partners of...

Welcome to the April 2024 edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Volunteer Newsletter! As the temperature rises and we begin to step into...

Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., President & CEO, speaks on the The Paul Zeise Show about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, our...

IN THIS ISSUE: Larimer Townhomes Dedication, New Board Members Spotlight, ReStore Flyer, Empowering Through Women Build, and more!

As the sun begins to shine brighter and the chill of winter slowly fades away, we extend a warm welcome to all our dedicated supporters...

Watch Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr. speak about affordable housing needs on Our Region's Business with host Bill Flanagan.

As the new year unfolds and the winter weather begins to break, we want to welcome each and every one of our incredible supporters to...

IN THIS ISSUE: Larimer Townhomes Completion, Team Build Spotlight, LDS Community Cleanup, ReStore Refresh, and more!

As a chill fills the air and 2023 draws to a close, we warmly welcome you to the December edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Volunteer...

As the season of giving unfolds, we're thrilled to present the November edition of the Habitat Pittsburgh Newsletter...

As Thanksgiving approaches and the spirit of giving fills the air, we're excited to bring you the latest updates from Habitat Pittsburgh.

This September brought many exciting developments for Habitat Pittsburgh, and we’re excited to share them with you, our amazing supporters!

In this August edition, we're excited to share updates on our Larimer Townhomes development, recount the impactful moments from recent...

IN THIS ISSUE: Larimer Townhomes Update, Team Build Spotlight, New Habitat Homeowners, Youth Triathlon, and more!

PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2023 – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh (Habitat Pittsburgh) is pleased to announce a new partnership with...

A comparative analysis of regional land banks, produced by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh sheds light on the benefits of effectively utilizing Land Banks to curb...

Habitat Pittsburgh Announces New Board Chair

Breaking down barriers: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh joins national initiative to increase the number of Black homeowners...

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (September 23, 2022) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh (Habitat Pittsburgh) is one of more than 230 Habitat...

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