General Information
Address
2621 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-621-1762
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Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Staff
Aaron Gibson, Executive Director
Shannel Givner, Program Director
Dave Wallace, Business Manager
Clint Starr, Property Director
Cindy Joynt, Branch Secretary
About Us
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Branch Description
The current home of the Centre Avenue YMCA, on Centre Ave and Francis Street, was built in 1922. The Y served as one of the only social and recreational facilities in the region for African Americans from the 1920′s to the 1950′s.
The Centre Ave Y also served as the dormitory for numerous African American students attending the University of Pittsburgh who were not allowed to reside on campus. Declared a Historic Landmark in 1994, the Centre Ave YMCA continues to be dedicated to serving the community. Currently the Y offers a variety of programs that serve basic needs through housing, health and food programs as well as youth development, career and workforce development and more.
Thelma Lovette YMCA
The brand new Thelma Lovette YMCA is officially open!
Visit www.ThelmaLovette-Y.org for up-to-date information.
Address
2114 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 315-0990
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Program Details
View our Program Guide for details on the following offerings:
Youth Development
- School-age Child Care
- Traveling Basketball Team
Healthy Living
- Transitional Housing Program
- Healthcare for the Homeless
- Job Center
Social Responsibility
- Volunteerism
Afterschool Program
The Centre Avenue YMCA Afterschool Program is a licensed, affordable afterschool program that provides children ages 5-13 with safe, nurturing, high quality childcare. Children receive daily snacks and nutritious hot meals. Children experience health and wellness, sports and recreation, enrichment choices, asset development, homework assistance, tutoring, character building and family engagement. We offer full day care during school in-service and vacation days. Transportation is provided from select schools. The program operates Mon-Fri 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Program runs September 1, 2011 – June 13, 2012. We accept all subsidies and offer Building Bridges Scholarships. For additional information please contact Shannel Givner at sgivner@ymcapgh.org or 412-621-1762. Registrations are taken in person at the branch during normal business hours.
Transitional Housing Program
Our all-male Housing Facility has single occupancy rooms which are rented at a weekly rate. Applications are taken by appointment only. Applicants must bring a photo ID, proof of income and a deposit to cover the first week’s rent, a processing fee, and a refundable deposit, at the time of the application. For more information or to set-up an appointment, please contact Housing Director, Dave Wallace at (412) 621-1762. Residents receive daily meals and access to drug and alcohol therapist, Christopher Spann.
Events
Wine & Cheese
Save the Date – Friday, June 8th for our third annual Wine & Cheese Soiree!
Tickets are $50 per person. Questions can be directed to Shannel Givner at sgivner@ymcapgh.org
Highmark Walk
Join us on Saturday, May 19th for the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. The walk begins at 9 a.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore. Visit www.walkforahealthycommunity.org to register with the Centre Avenue-Thelma Lovette YMCA team today!
