Charles Street Area Corporation

DMR Legacy Cohort Kickoff Meeting
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Kickoff Meeting
Do you want to buy your first home? Don’t worry about getting it all together on your own! We’re kicking off the Dorothy Mae Richardson Legacy Cohort of the Homebuyer Education Program hosted by NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania on March 28, 2024. Get more information and see if this FREE virtual program is right for you.
The kickoff meeting will be in person at the Northside Pittsburgh Partnership (off of the #8 Perrysville bus line).
Space is limited. Sign up today!

Cohort Details
Join an online cohort of peers to learn together about homebuying, then get your homebuyer certification!
1:1 financial counseling is available to help you figure out how to your lower debt and your increase credit score. Get connected to organizations that offer down payment and closing costs assistance and other support for for 1st time homebuyers.
This virtual cohort will meet every other Thursday starting on April 11, 2024 for a total of 12 sessions.

Tree Planting in the Perry South Greenway
2024-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Perry South Greenway Entrance, 48 Strauss Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214, United States
Description
Let’s plant some trees together! Help CSAC and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) add 19 new trees to the Perry South Greenway Entry Garden as part of the TreeVitalize Pittsburgh project.
Learn about different types of native trees, proper tree planting practices, and tree care while making a difference in the Charles Street Valley during this 3 hour event. All are welcome to come out and volunteer. Food will be provided. We’ll be planting rain or shine!
For additional details, please visit the WPC website. Be sure to register online as a volunteer ahead of the event!

Register Online

Why plant trees?
The Perry South Greenway Entry Garden was established by CSAC and our partners in Fall 2023. The first phase of the project included designing the landscape, preparing the site, and planting native shrubs and flowers. All existing trees on site were healthy and able to be preserved.
The next phase in our design plan includes adding native trees to establish a canopy and understory that will to add to the beauty and ecological diversity of the entry garden.
Canopy trees are tall, and provide a significant amount of shade. Understory trees are smaller, and exist beneath a canopy alongside shrubs and other plants.
These trees will provide food and cover for wildlife, remove pollution from the air, and help manage storm water — making our community a healthier place.

CSAC Board Meeting: April 2024
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom
Description
The CSAC Board of Directors meets monthly to share project updates, discuss community concerns and priorities, and plan initiatives. These meetings are attended by members of the board, as well as partners, guest speakers, and local government representatives.

more info
We post the meeting minutes and agendas from these sessions on our Board page so that you can stay informed!
Check the Event Calendar for our bi-monthly community meetings, which any resident or stakeholder may attend.

CSV CommUNITY Meeting: April 2024
2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom
Description
Join us for the Charles Street Valley CommUNITY meeting of the year! Get updates and share your feedback.
Topics will include:

Cross-Strauss Parklet & Greenway Re-Opening Party
CSAC Homeownership Improvement Program
City 311 Complaints and Community Support
Summer Health & Wellness Programs in the CSV
Events, Volunteer Opportunities, and Tickets for Kids

Invited Guests:

Mayor’s Office
Councilman Daniel Lavelle

Zoom & Facebook Live
Though we hope our next meeting will be in-person, this CommUNITY meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and Facebook Live. See below for joining details.
JOIN ON ZOOM:
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2600219000?pwd=[REDACTED]
ID: 260 021 9000
Passcode: [REDACTED]
JOIN ON FACEBOOK:
Go to the Charles Street Area Council page: https://www.facebook.com/CharlesStreetAreaCouncil/

CSAC Board Meeting: May 2024
2024-05-28 18:30 - 19:00 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: June 2024
2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

Community Celebration for Cross Strauss Parklet Grand Reopening
2024-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Cross-Strauss Parklet, 50 Strauss Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214, United States
Come join three Allegheny Dwellings Choice Neighborhoods as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the newly renovated Strauss Cross Parklet.

CSAC Board Meeting: July 2024
2024-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: August 2024
2024-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Board Meeting: September 2024
2024-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

DMR Legacy Cohort First-time Homebuyer Certification Celebration
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Propel Northside, 1805 Buena Vista Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

CSAC Board Meeting: October 2024- POSTPONED to Nov 2
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual: Zoom

CSAC Annual Board Retreat
2024-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 | Mattress Factory, 505 Jacksonia Street, Pittsburgh, 15212
CSAC board of directors meet to discuss topics to shape the future of the organization: includes organizational assessement, training, and strategic planning facilitated by external consultants.
