Garfield Church in the News

There was a good news story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this morning about the efforts of Valley View Church and its congregation to clean up the blight on North Aiken Street. Read the story here.

Garfield Community Action on Blighted Housing

Valley View Church, with the support of the Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) and residents of Garfield, is having a Local Community Action to address the blighted housing in Garfield on N. Aiken Avenue. This is part of PIIN’s Holy Ground Campaign to revitalize our neighborhoods. Join us as we take action and fight for our community!

When: Wednesday, August 19, 7 p.m.

Where: Valley View Church, 601 N. Aiken Ave., Pittsburgh 15206

This meeting is open to everyone – all concerned citizens and residents of Garfield are encouraged to attend! Invited guests include: Councilman Ricky Burgess and Councilman Patrick Dowd; Michael Gay, Pittsburgh Police, Zone 5; a representative of the Bureau of Building Inspection (BBI); and vacant property owners from the 200 and 300 blocks of N. Aiken Ave.