The Larimer Consensus Group

City of Pittsburgh Community Announcements for this week. Of interest might be the CITIPARKS Rec2Tech program that connects kids in the urban community to 21st Century tech skill sets. Visit https://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/cohorts for more information about this free community program.

Seems like we just made it through an exhausting national election, and here we are with local elections just around the corner. Most of the things that affect our daily lives are influenced by local politics. We must continue voting momentum to positively affect the direction of our communities. #Vote #YourVoteMatters #LocalElectionsMatter #MayorsMatter #JudgesMatter

Join LCG for a Community Forum via Zoom featuring the City of Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. By voting in your local elections, you have the opportunity to influence the policy-making decisions you’re most passionate about! Email Malik Morris at [email protected] by Monday, April 26, 2021, with the questions you would like the candidates to answer.

See why Steelers legends Franco Harris and Mel Blount want African Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It is imperative that we get vaccinated! Protect yourself and your loved ones. #gettheshot #COVID19vaccine #we'reworthit

FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR LARIMER HOME! We've got free money for home repairs from the Habitat for Humanity and the LCG! If you meet the guidelines, you can apply for a grant of UP TO $1,000 to be used for home repairs on your Larimer home. Contact Malik Morris, Community Engagement Manager at 412.441.1476 for more information and to request your application! Now is the time to do some of those spring repairs on your Larimer property. Call today!

TASTY FOOD TODAY AT THE EECO CENTER! LCG is in partnership with 412 Food Rescue to be a food resource in the community on a weekly basis. Food will be distributed to Larimer residents today. Most times the food is a prepared meal from a local restaurant ready for your family to eat! Available while supplies last. Look for the sign outside of the EECO Center between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.

City of Pittsburgh Community Announcements for this week. Of interest might be a reminder that street sweeping resumed on April 1, 2021. Also, they continue to highlight the Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program. Visit www.jobs4summer.org (or https://www.partner4work.org/learnandearn) for more information.

We are now in Phase 2 of the vaccine eligibility schedule. That means everyone in the state of Pennsylvania 16 years of age and older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The county Points of Dispensing (PODs) are offering both Moderna and Pfizer vaccine and have appointments available at its sites in Castle Shannon, the Hill District, McKeesport and Ross. You may register for an appointment at http://vax4.alleghenycounty.us or call 2-1-1 daily between 9 AM and Noon for assistance. Protect your family and yourself with the vaccine. They are safe and effective!

Become a Mental Health First Aider via Zoom! This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn how to support your family, friends, and community with this vital training. We're all in this together! #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #loveyourfamily Email Malik Morris at [email protected], or call 412.441.1476 for more information and to register.

Beginning today, April 12, 2021, all individuals eligible for vaccination in Phase 1C may register for an appointment at http://vax4.alleghenycounty.us or may call 2-1-1 daily between 9 AM and Noon for assistance. Phase 1C includes essential workers in these sectors: transportation and logistics, water and wastewater, food service, housing construction, finance including bank tellers, information technology, communications, energy including nuclear reactors, legal service...s, media, public safety and public health workers. This phase also includes federal, state, county and local government workers including poll workers elected officials and members of the judiciary and their staff. The Allegheny County Health Department is offering the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at clinics in Castle Shannon, the Hill District (City of Pittsburgh), McKeesport and Ross.

The City of Pittsburgh Stop the Violence April Newsletter is here. You've got to read the article "Success Story: Taili Thompson, from running the streets to raising a family, reducing violence and helping returning citizens." This edition contains some very good information relating to Black Pittsburgh, domestic violence, the Community Engagement Office, and an opportunity for teens to participate in a summer program titled Solutions: Pittsburgh Student Police Academy (SPA) Coming Summer of 2021. Get involved in your community!

In honor of the completion of their newest Veteran's home located in Larimer, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Congratulations to the lucky veteran and welcome to the neighborhood!

City of Pittsburgh Community Announcements for this week. Of interest might be the Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program. Visit www.jobs4summer.org (or https://www.partner4work.org/learnandearn) for more information.