Dear Friend of Heritage Community Initiatives,


We thought we had years. Now we have months. We are facing an unexpected and urgent facilities challenge and need your support.


Two retaining walls spanning 728 feet at our 531 Jones Avenue location in North Braddock are deteriorating at an alarming rate. What was once a project we expected to address in two to five years has become an urgent priority, with experts warning the walls will not withstand another winter.


The Wall That Can't Wait.

The accelerated project involves stabilization and replacement of the retaining walls, along with relocation of four light poles. The estimated cost is $850,000, with a targeted completion of May 2027. 


To help close the funding gap, Heritage is relying on you. Please consider contributing to our Buy a Brick, Build a Legacy campaign and purchase a brick for $250 to honor of a loved one, celebrate someone special, or recognize your connection to Heritage. Bricks will be permanently displayed on an indoor commemorative wall at our Jones Avenue location.


This is about more than repairing walls. It is about protecting the children, families, and staff who rely on Heritage every day. Can we depend on you?

Please help us turn an unexpected challenge into a lasting tribute.

With gratitude,

Paula G. McWilliams

President & CEO

Heritage Community Initiatives

Heritage Community Initiatives is the only nonprofit dedicated to three essential

elements of socioeconomic mobility: transportation, education, and nutrition.

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