South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

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

Author: cara.jette

  • 2021 Slopes Board Changes

    The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association welcomes Jami Szalla to the Board of Directors. She is a fifth-generation Pittsburgher who was born and raised on Wellington St. in the South Side Slopes. A proud Carrick High School graduate, she attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where she received a degree in forensic accounting. Later, she earned her CPA while working as an internal auditor for the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC. Missing family, friends, and the city she loved, Jami returned to Pittsburgh in 2017 to take an accounting job with UPMC. Over the next year, she and her now-husband, Dan, purchased and renovated their 1888-built home on Eleanor St., just a few blocks from her childhood home. Recently, Jami and Dan opened Hilltop Coffee – a community-focused café on the corner of Eleanor & Arlington. In her spare time, Jami enjoys participating in community events, reading historical fiction, gardening, traveling, and running.

    The Board is thankful to the years of service from Candice Gonzalez and Donna Tarkett who have both stepped down.

    There is now one opening for a Board position. Please contact info@southsideslopes.org if you are interested in joining the Board or a committee. You must have attended 2 meetings or events in the last year to be eligible to join the Board of Directors.

  • March 2021 Meeting Agenda

    When: Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

    Where: Zoom (via URL or phone) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318503168?pwd=Sk9UZE9JdUZkcmFYN3JZSFhXVVhodz09

    Don’t have a laptop or smart phone? You can dial into the meeting: 1-646-558-8656

    Meeting ID: 893 1850 3168
    Passcode: 651985

    1. Welcome
    2. Ways to connect w/ SSSNA
    3. Zoom meeting guidelines / Agenda Overview
    4. Julie Hecker; VP of Operations Mercy Hospital
      • Pandemic and Vaccine Response/Updates
      • Q/A (5-10 min.)
    5. Cmdr. John Fisher: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Zone 3
      • Introduction
      • Zone 3 Updates
      • Q/A (5-10 min.)
    6. Rep. Jessica Benham; PA House of Representatives 36th District
      • State Updates
      • Jamie Piotrowski Introduction
      • Q/A (5-10 min.)
    7. Councilman Bruce Kraus; City of Pittsburgh, 3rd District
      • 18th St. Lighting Updates
      • Speed Bumps: Salt Boxes
      • District Updates
      • Q/A (5-10 min.)
    8. Board Member Elections
      • Retiring Board Members
      • New Board Nominee Introduction(s)
      • Vote
    9. Committee Updates
      • South Side Park
      • StepTrek
      • Beautification
      • Outreach
      • Zoning
      • Governance
    10. Open Floor / Questions / Additional Announcements
    11. Adjourn

  • Congratulations!

    Congratulations to our gift card winners!

    • Peggy S.
    • Ralph D.
    • Pierce M.
    • Gina D.
    • Stephen Z.
    • Mia S.
    • Natalie A.

    Hope you enjoy some great items from our local businesses: 350 Bakery, Culture Shop, Carson Street Deli, Double Wide Grill, Fat Heads, and Hilltop Coffee!

     

  • Your Favorite Part of the Slopes

    Thanks to everyone who filled out our survey and entered the Slopes Holiday raffle. We will be announcing the winners soon, but we wanted to share why you love the Slopes!

    This has been a difficult year for all of us, but we still appreciate the views, neighbors, and the convenience of living in this green neighborhood!

     

  • 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!