BootUp PGH
BootUp is a community-based technology education and empowerment program based at Community Forge. Across the Pittsburgh region, BootUp serves schools, community organizations, afterschool programs, and the general community with high-quality, culturally-attuned tech education, preparing our learners for their current and future endeavors into the world of tech, entrepreneurship, art, design, and advocacy.
We offer a variety of courses and topics ranging from 3D Design and Graphic Design to Video Editing and AI & Coding.
Economic mobility
Community Forge’s Economic Mobility program supports local individuals and families as they strive for financial independence. This includes crucial resources such as food, household supplies, legal and systems navigation, and opportunities for skill-building and job training.
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CURE VIOLENCE
Using a data-driven, public health approach, we aim to reduce violence in Wilkinsburg, Homewood, Penn Hills, and East Hills by intervening before violent incidents occur.
Working directly with victims, families, and community members, our program provides services to address root causes that contribute to gun violence such as poverty, economic and educational opportunities, and systemic inequity.