Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation

Name: Julia Beadnell-BGC Staff
Year you first became involved with BGC:_2020, the height of the pandemic
As part of BGC's 50th Anniversary, we're highlighting the people who help make our work possible. Read the full Q&A as well as others at the link
bloomfield-garfield.org/50-years-of-community-qa/

Sign up so your organization or group of friends can take a tour of The Rotunda! This Summer there will be events happening at the building and you can come see some of the construction (safely) up close and personal! The BGC is transforming the 100+ year old building into an arts and community events center!
Sign up for the tour: https://tinyurl.com/RotundaTours
Donate to support the project: https://tinyurl.com/donatebgc2026

A young person's future shouldn't depend on their ZIP code. This year, 100% of BGC's graduating seniors in our College & Career Readiness Program entered college, training, or employment. Help us keep that momentum going.

donate: https://tinyurl.com/donatebgc2026

Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including clinic nurses, swim instructors, maintenance workers, and more...

Name: DeVaughn Rodgers- BOOM/ BGC Staff
Year you first became involved with BGC:_2008
As part of BGC's 50th Anniversary, we're highlighting the people who help make our work possible. Read the full Q&A as well as others at the link
bloomfield-garfield.org/50-years-of-community-qa/

Explore the Penn Ave. Strategic Plan 2026–2030 on our website. Sign up for our newsletter for plan next steps and Penn Ave Phase 2 construction updates!
bloomfield-garfield.org/penn-ave-strategic-plan/

Name: Brian Kubat- BGC Board Member
Year you first became involved with BGC:_2024
As part of BGC's 50th Anniversary, we're highlighting the people who help make our work possible. Read the full Q&A as well as others at the link
bloomfield-garfield.org/50-years-of-community-qa/

For 50 years, BGC has invested in people, not just programs. From affordable housing to youth success, your support helps East End families build brighter futures. Donate today and be part of the next 50 years.
donate: https://tinyurl.com/donatebgc2026

El Colibri, a Latina women-owned restaurant and catering, is proud to announce the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location after years of growth through Pittsburgh-area farmers markets, catering, and a successful ghost kitchen operation.
The community is invited to celebrate this milestone on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at El Colibri's new home at 5331 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh's Penn Avenue Arts & Commercial District.
The celebration will feature a festive piñata-breaking ceremony in place of a traditional ribbon cutting, honoring Mexican culture and community traditions. The piñata will be filled with Mexican candy, El Colibri stickers, and branded merchandise. Guests will also enjoy complimentary tastings and a chance to meet the mother-daughter team behind the business.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato are expected to attend the celebration alongside community leaders, neighborhood partners, and supporters who have helped make this dream possible.

The Neighbors in Need Fund provides East End residents with fast, practical help, usually $600 grants paid directly to providers, for unexpected needs like emergency car repairs, utility shutoffs, or urgent job-related needs, with most decisions made within 72 hours.
Apply at bloomfield-garfield.org/neighbors-in-need-fund
To support this important program donate at https://tinyurl.com/donatebgc2026