ACTION-Housing

History

ACTION-Housing, Inc. was formally incorporated in 1957 through an amendment to its predecessor organization, the Pittsburgh Housing Corporation, which was formed in 1928 to address the community’s most critical housing problems through education, research, and advocacy activities. Originally incorporated under the acronym Allegheny Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods, the name was eventually shortened to ACTION-Housing, Inc. in 2013. 

ACTION-Housing, Inc. has a long-standing history of real estate development designed to address emerging community needs, and serve the community’s most vulnerable populations.  Since 1985, ACTION-Housing has developed or assisted in the development of over 4,500 units of housing, both single family and multifamily, for the elderly, persons with disabilities, homeless, veterans, and working families.  Most of these units were created in collaboration with community-based partners, such as local development corporations and supportive service providers.

ACTION-Housing has also provided Social Services and Programs for its entire history.  We strive to improve the vitality and vibrancy of communities by offering essential supportive services and programs for Western Pennsylvania residents.  We currently provide programs for single-family home weatherization, in-home accessibility, mortgage and foreclosure assistance, youth aging out of the foster care system, and homeless families.  You can find more information about all of our programs and services here.