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Education.

See how we're improving the access and quality of Northside early childhood education, making Perry High School a better place to learn and more.
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Employment.

Northsiders said they wanted ways to find better job opportunities. We listened - and are helping do something about it.
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Health.

We're helping local organizations remove the basic barriers to healthcare so Northsiders can live better lives.
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The power of

.

One Northside is a movement of residents, nonprofit and public partners working together to improve the quality of life for all Northsiders. Whether you want to get involved or need help, you're in the right place.
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Safety.

Our partnership with Zone 1 Police is bring community members and police together to improve Northside safety.
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Housing.

Making housing more affordable makes neighborhoods thrive. That's what our partners are doing right now.
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Community Spaces.

All Northsiders have an outdoor space that's special to them. We're working with others to keep them that way.

Northside job fair presented by NorthSideWorks!

Connect with 50+ employers and apply on the spot for full and part-time jobs!
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Kindergarten registration is now open!

Find your child's assigned school, learn what you'll need for registration and sign up to attend a Northside Kindergarten Readiness Event on May14, brought to you by Trying Together.
Learn More
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Making learning more engaging at Perry High School.

Find out how hands on learning isn't just helping students understand critical concepts - it's making learning more fun for everyone.
Learn More
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Focused on the Northside

One Northside is a 20+ year commitment by the Buhl Foundation to focus its resources on empowering residents and community groups to improve the collective quality of life for all Northsiders.
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Making a difference every day.

Here are just some of the ways One Northside is helping Northsiders thrive.

Results matter.

The success we're helping Northsiders achieve, by the numbers.
Education
19
pre-k educators earned
(CDA) credential
Education
77
students gained college credits
through the University of Pittsburgh's Justice Scholars program.
Community Spaces
15 ft
of the central promenade
in Allegheny Commons Park completed.
Housing
89
single room occupancy units preserved
as part of the Allegheny Y Renovation Program.
Health
10K+
households contacted
by Thrive18 since 2018 through referrals and outreach.
Education
19
pre-k educators earned CDA credential.
Health
10K+
households contacted
by Thrive18 since 2018 through referrals and outreach.
Community Spaces
15ft
of the central promenade
in Allegheny COmmons Park completed.
Housing
89
single room occupancy units preserved
as part of the Allegheny Y Renovation Program.
Education
77
students gained college credits
through University of Pittsburgh's Justice Scholars program.

Get onboard

One Northside is not here to tell residents what they need. We're here to listen and empower Northsiders to achieve the solutions they want. From the empathic outcomes of community policing to improved quality of preK-12 education and so much more, One Northside is supporting the path to improvement as defined by Northside residents, community groups and local organizations.
Get involved
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The help you need is right here.

Addressing barriers within education, employment, health, safety, housing and parks is our mission. Click below to find the resources you need.
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Man grabbing fresh apple from person at a farmer's market stand
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