The McKees Rocks and West Side Pittsburgh communities are coming together this month to celebrate a trailblazer in local community development.
Albert Edmunds, Manager of Community Engagement at the McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) and leader of the MRCDC Ambassadors group, is being honored with the “No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper” Award for his dedication as a pioneer and community leader.
Rooted in the biblical promise of Isaiah 54:17—“No weapon formed against you shall prosper”—the award celebrates grassroots leaders who demonstrate unwavering faith, resilience, and perseverance in overcoming systemic challenges to lift up their neighborhoods. Edmunds has long embodied that spirit, acting as a driving force behind volunteer mobilization, affordable housing efforts, and youth outreach across the West Side.
The celebration brings together a distinguished group of local advocates and change-makers who are also being recognized for their resilience and impact:
- Lorraine Green
- Karla Bonner
- Tres Jenks
- Tyrone Jackson
- Terri Minor Spencer
- Mike Dean
- Karen Mitchell
- Tracy Johns
- Solomon Huff
- Kasey Kennedy
- Leona Hall
- Shamika Zyhier
- Sherif Zyhier
Event & Ticket Info
Join neighbors and community supporters to honor these local heroes and celebrate their ongoing work:
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 5 – 9 p.m.
- Location: 3632 Centralia Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204
- Tickets: $35 per person
To reserve your spot and show support for Al Edmunds and his fellow honorees, tickets can be purchased directly via Eventbrite.
An after party is planned at the On The Rox Bar & Lounge, 506 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136
