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Our Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) works with clients one-on-one to overcome adversities, from bad credit to job insecurity, and establish a secure financial future. We connect people with resources that help them take the right step in the direction towards their career and financial goals. Your gift to OPDC supports neighbors seeking career growth and financial stability.
On November 16, 2019, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published an article, “Last few holdouts won’t sell N. Oakland homes to CMU”, about Carnegie Mellon University’s property acquisition around the Craig Street area. OPDC felt the information presented in the article required clarification and context. We submitted the below letter to the Post-Gazette and the article was edited to reflect our comments.
Bright futures begin with access to opportunity. Brittany Morris is a current high school seniors who, with support from our School 2 Career (S2C) youth program, is ready to graduate and pursue her passions. Read her story and give to support students like her.
Kickoff Giving Tuesday with a gift to support OPDC’s work in the community. Dolores Frisco is one of many Oakland neighbors who have been impacted by donor support. Read her letter below about how she addressed critical home repairs thanks to our Oakland residential facade grant program.
