South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

"Neighbors working together to make the Slopes a more livable, beautiful, and safe community"

Author: cara.jette

  • Pittsburgh Snow Angels 2020-2021

    The City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Community Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Snow Angels Program. This program pairs older adult residents and residents with disabilities with nearby volunteer Snow Angels to help them shovel and salt their sidewalk and property throughout the winter.

    Snow Angels make sidewalks safer for those who are outside during the winter weather like postal carriers, firefighters, police officers, and other neighbors.

    To request help from a Snow Angel, neighbors must:

    • Be at least 60 years old or have a physical disability
    • Live within City of Pittsburgh limits
    • Lack other resources (financial or family/friends nearby) to assist with snow removal

    Volunteers and neighbors in need can register for the program online at https://pittsburghpa.gov/snowangels/ or by calling the City’s 311 Response Center.

  • South Side Slopes Gives Big

    Normally, the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSSNA) celebrates the holiday season with a holiday party inviting all of our neighbors and asking neighbors to bring a toy for the annual Brashear Association Toy Drive benefiting area children. This year, due to Covid-19, we can’t hold our party, but we still want to help build our community. What are we doing instead?

    • Today, on #GivingTuesday, the SSSNA is donating $4,000 to the Brashear Association for their annual Toy Drive.
    • We are also donating $1,000 to the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community “The Table” program which provides free meals to our neighbors every week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If you are in need, please stop by!
    • Finally, we are hosting a local business gift card giveaway. Sign up here by December 31st to enter to win!

    If you have extra this year, we encourage our neighbors to also donate to these programs and shop local this holiday season. Together, we can help each other through this difficult time and spread some joy. #GivingTuesday

    Check your mailboxes for a special holiday card from the SSSNA announcing these holiday plans!

  • SSSNA Development Activities Meeting for South Side Park Improvements

    Who: South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association is hosting a Development Activities Meeting (DAM) on Wednesday, October 21st at 7pm to review one development project.

    What:  South Side Park Phase 1 Improvements – Presentation by Sara Thompson of Pashek + MTR

    Why:  SSSNA is a Registered Community Organization (RCO) through the Department of City Planning to provide input and feedback on local development activities and planning procedures in partnership with community stake holders.

    For more meeting details, visit https://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/dev-activities-meeting

  • October 2020 Meeting Agenda

     

    SSSNA October General Meeting  (via Zoom Video)

    When: October 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM

    Where: Zoom Virtual Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84837370248?pwd=UHZ5UFBlaGVSSU1pL1V6MUZPWTRPUT09

    • Welcome

      Ways to Connect w/ SSSNA

      Zoom meeting guidelines / Agenda overview

      1. Zone 3 Police Update – Cmdr. Dixon to report on:
        1. Recent Slopes shootings : American Legion & Arlington Spray Park
        2. Zone safety
        3. Public safety resources
        4. Q/A (5-10 min)
      2. Bruce Kraus
        1. District 3 Updates
        2. Misc. Info.
        3. Q/A (5-10 min)
      3. Recognized Community Organization (RCO) and Development Activities Meetings (DAM) Overview
      4. Committee Updates
        1. South Side Park
        2. StepTREK
        3. Beautification : Garbage Olympics Report
        4. Outreach
        5. Zoning
        6. Governance
      5. Open Floor / Questions / Add. Announcements
      6. Adjourn

  • SSSNA 2020 Virtual Picnic

    SSSNA Virtual Picnic Meeting – July 14, 2020 (via Zoom Video)

    When: July 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM

    Where: Zoom Virtual Meeting

    • Welcome
    • Ways to Connect w/ SSSNA
    • Zoom meeting guidelines / Agenda overview
    • Committee Updates – South Side Park, StepTrek, Beautification, Outreach, Zoning, Governance
    • Raffle for Gift Cards to Giant Eagle & StepTrek sponsor Carson Street Deli
    • Photo Montage of Previous Slopes Picnics and Events
    • Open Floor / Questions / Additional Announcements
    • Adjourn

    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfumprzIqH9xyv16wh3gtgA71mVIvZVD-

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. All registrants who attend the meeting will be entered for a chance to win gift cards to Giant Eagle and Carson Street Deli.

  • South Side Slopes Adopt-A-Step

    Instead of traditional group clean-ups this summer, the South Side Slopes Association is starting an Adopt-A-Step program. Is there a problem area near you? Do you have some time to clean it up with your household? If so, sign up to adopt a set of steps near you for one clean-up or the rest of the season.

    Sign up here: https://forms.gle/sYU2gtrYnMzZV6ai8

    If you need supplies, we will contact you to arrange a supply pick-up or drop-off.

    Please help the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association in keeping the neighborhood clean of trash and debris for this Summer-Fall 2020. Any little bit helps. Let’s work apart but together to keep our neighborhood looking great!

    Don’t have time to help pick up litter? Just $10 pays for trash bags or gloves for clean-ups. Please consider a tax-deductible donation today: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LYQSMCKB8RZ3N

    Be like Melanie!

  • Slopes May Meeting Agenda

    SSSNA General Meeting Agenda – May 12, 2020 (via Zoom Video)

    When: May 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM

    Where: Zoom Virtual Meeting ( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86779007015 )

    • Welcome
    • Ways to Connect w/ SSSNA
    • Zoom meeting guidelines / Agenda overview
    • Zone 3 Police Update with Commander Dixon
    • City Councilor Bruce Kraus Presentation
    • Barbara Rudiak South Watch Update (tentative)
    • Brashear Association Food Pantry Drive Update
    • Vote by Mail Ballot Request Info
    • Committee Updates – South Side Park, StepTrek, Beautification, Outreach, Zoning, Governance
    • Open Floor / Questions / Additional Announcements
    • Adjourn

     

  • Slopes Announces $5,000 Matching The Brashear Association Grant

    For over a hundred years, The Brashear Association has served people in poverty – from those facing temporary challenges to families living in chronic, multi-generational poverty and works to move them toward self-sufficiency. In this time of need, they are changing their Food Pantry to a “Grab and Go” service and expanding the days of the week they offer service. They are facing extra need and need more help to help support our community.

    The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association is excited to announce a $5,000 matching grant for The Brashear Association Food Pantry. In an effort to help our neighbors in this very difficult time, the next $5,000 donated to The Brashear Association will be matched by the Association. To donate, click here: https://www.facebook.com/thebrashearassociation. You can also send a check to The Brashear Association: Food Pantry, 2005 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or donate directly on the Brashear Association website: http://www.brashearassociation.org/donate.

    Do you have extra supplies? Food Pantry Donations are accepted from 4 to 5 PM Monday to Friday. Please call the main office at 412-431-2236 to schedule a drop off at Brashear 2005 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Please do not leave donations unattended. Pantry donations must be scheduled in advance. Suggested donations: Water, canned tuna, chicken, beans, fruit cups, pudding, mac’n’cheese cups, cereal, paper towels, and cleaning supplies.

    Do you need help?

    The Brashear Association staff are working from home and are available from 9am to 5pm to answer your call, provide support by registering your family for the new Grab and Go Food Pantry, assist with utility assistance, and to help you navigate other available resources. If you are a South Pittsburgh resident (15210, 15211 and 15203, 15227) and need help, they have three numbers that you may call. 412-431-2236 and 412-620-8282 and 412-620-8234. Please reach out if you need assistance getting through this difficult time.

    Additionally, NextPittsburgh has compiled a list of city-wide resources here: https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/features/how-to-get-help-in-pittsburgh-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/

  • 2020 Slopes Board Updates

    The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association wants to congratulate and is pleased to announce four newly elected and re-elected members of our Board of Directors. At the March general meeting, Lucía Sánchez Madrigal was elected to be a new member of the Executive board. Jamie Balser, Denise Fillip, Cara Jette, Brian Oswald, and Gavin Robb were re-elected to additional terms. We want to thank Dawn Lorincy over 6 years of service on the board, most recently serving as the Treasurer.

    The updated board has made the following changes to the executive members. Blake McLaren will be the new President of the Association. Former President, Kristin Raup, will be taking on the role of Secretary. Donna Tarkett was re-elected as Vice President. Cara Jette will transition from Secretary to Treasurer.

    While we are all staying home and meeting virtually, stay tuned for new online developments from the board very soon!

  • 2020 Public Meeting Schedule

    Every year, the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association holds six public meetings open to the community (two of which are parties!).

    • Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center *
    • Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center *
    • Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center Zoom Virtual Meeting
    • Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Picnic at Bandi Schaum Community Garden Zoom Virtual Meeting
    • UPDATED: Tuesday October 20, 2020 – Virtual Zoom Meeting
    • CANCELLED: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Holiday Party

    All meetings start @ 6:30 p.m.

    * St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center is located at 148 Monastery St. (parking available)

    All South Side Slopes residents are invited to attend. Join us to meet new people or reconnect with long-time neighbors, learn what is happening and planned for the community, and share your ideas, concerns and love for the Slopes.

    In order to be a voting member of the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, you must attend at least 2 meetings and/or events per year.