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We are hosting a FREE COATS FOR KIDS EVENT at the EECO Center! State Senator Lindsey Williams is partnering with Pittsburgh Firefighters, Duquesne Light & Operation Warm to provide free coats for kids! Join us on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm at 200 Larimer Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206.
Senator Williams will be on hand for help with state-related issues such as unemployment, notary services, PennDOT questions, and more!
Contact Malik Morris at 412.441.1476 for questions.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get the kids a nice warm coat this winter season.
Take advantage of employment assistance in your own neighborhood! PCSI is offering workforce services to Larimer residents! PCSI's workforce services include resume writing, interview skills, connection to employers, recruitment events, and pro bono attorneys for pardon assistance. For information and to register, call Malik Morris at 412.441.1476.
The Young Lion Program is a FREE program for black males ages 10-16 that focuses on the enrichment and development of the next generation of leaders in the black community. We are committed to using cultural awareness as a tool to nourish the participants as they grow into young men. The curriculum will consist of black history, mentoring, open dialogue, community service, meditation, career choices and group bonding outings. This program is an experience and cultivation of black excellence! Positive energy will be required from all participants!
For registration or questions about this opportunity, contact Malik Morris, Manager of Community Engagement 412.441.1476 or MMorris@TheLarimerConsensusGroup.Org #InvestInYoungMen #NextGenerationLeaders #BlackExcellence #YoungLion
The EECO Center is a community pick-up location for Giant Eagle! Enjoy the safety and convenience of placing an online order at www.gianteagle.com/eeco, and have your groceries delivered to the EECO Center right in your neighborhood! This free service is available for pick up on Mondays and Fridays. Your order is shopped on the day it is delivered to ensure freshness.
This order contains cold and frozen items, as well as fresh vegetables. Those items are properly stored in the refrigerator and/or freezer until you pick them up.
We encourage you to use this time-saving service for your food shopping needs. The website is easy to navigate and organizes weekly sale items at the click of a button so you can get the most for your money. Give it a try! We are confident you will make the EECO Center and Giant Eagle a regular part of your food shopping routine.
THE LCG IS RECRUITING! We want individuals between the ages of 17-22 to train and pay to act as CONFLICT RESOLUTION AMBASSADORS in Larimer. Candidates must be willing to serve the community and model positive behavior at all times. We will train successful candidates to identify and de-escalate non-violent issues amongst school-aged children. The position requires strong communication skills, an aptitude for conflict resolution, and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations. Those selected will receive a monthly stipend. The work environment will focus primarily on the new and redeveloped outdoor spaces in Larimer where children play and gather. If you are or know someone with the capacity to mentor children and the desire to make a difference in the community, contact Malik Morris at 412-441-1476 or mmorris@thelarimerconsensusgroup.org.
Weekly Food Resource at the EECO Center!
TASTY FOOD EVERY THURSDAY 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 every Thursday. 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 4:00 p.m.
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Allegheny Food Bank Drive-Up Food Distributions
through December 2021
The East Liberty Family Center, Kingsley Association
is open!! Have a look at their August newsletter to see
the fun, events, and articles that await your family!
Mortgage Assistance from the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
If you live in the City of Pittsburgh and need mortgage assistance and meet the income guidelines listed, please contact the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania by calling 211.
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk,
if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do
you have to keep moving forward.”
- Martin Luther King
Larimer Consensus Group
200 Larimer Ave
Pittsburgh PA, 15206