If something works and pays you back more than you’re putting into it, wouldn’t you want more of it? Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program – NAP – is one such program. It improves the outlook of communities, families, businesses and the […]
Pete Spynda, self-styled madman, reaches out to youth with new teen programming at Ryan Arts
Sonja Reis | MRCDC In just two short months, self-styled madman Pete Spynda has managed to raise the trajectory of the youth arts programming offered at Ryan Arts and Culture Center by several degrees. From outside observation, this upward course […]
Introducing: Annemarie Malbon, Neighborhood Stabilization Intern
Though originally from southwestern Virginia, Annemarie now considers the Pittsburgh region her home. After receiving her Bachelors of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University, Annemarie served two years as an AmeriCorps member with Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte, N.C. and Rebuilding Together […]
Sonja Reis | MRCDC After having made a fuss over their hairstyles and then donning their best attire, 160 Sto-Rox Upper Elementary students could be seen twirling the skirts of their dresses and straightening bow ties as they enjoyed a […]
Sonja Reis | MRCDC Although the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) was formed in 2003 to revitalize the McKees Rocks and Stowe areas, many residents have no idea what this small nonprofit is designed to do. By nature, […]
Introducing: KYM MACEK, Masters of Social Work Intern, is a Montour graduate who attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In addition to working full-time as a therapist at Western Psychiatric and Clinic […]
Year In Review: Great Strides In Development, Nutrition, Mental Health Initiatives During 2016
The second of our annual facade renovation projects nears completion. Taris Vrcek | MRCDC During the past year, the staff and board at McKees Rocks Development Corporation have fully embraced plans unveiled in 2015 for a ‘complete community’ strategy. In […]
Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School Librarian Julie Himmelstein accepts a donation from Rotary members allowing the district to build a Learning Commons in the library. Sonja Reis | MRCDC The Sto-Rox Youth Partnership has found a solution to its transportation funding […]
Come join us for this two-part event designed to connect community members with employment opportunities, human services and postsecondary educational resources. The resource fair is being held January 25 and 26 at Sto-Rox High School gymnasium, 1105 Valley St., Stowe. […]
MRCDC Intern Paves Way For Strong Women Addition, Youth Partnership Works Out Transportation Puzzle
Lashawn Reed and her “Strong, Ambitious Women,” sixth graders at Sto-Rox. Photo by: Trevor Miles Kym Macek | MRCDC For several years now, a fantastic program called “Strong Women, Strong Girls” has been […]
