Please join us for the filling of holes, patching of drywall, and painting of walls. Who knows, we may even pull up some carpet and lay some flooring. No experience required—just enthusiasm! Dress comfortably in clothing that you do not mind getting a little dirty and feel free to bring power tools if you’d like!

Date: Friday, November 17
Time: Two shifts available (Shift 1: 4pm–6pm; Shift 2: 6pm–8pm)
Location: 3433 Bates Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(Parking is provided on site. Street parking is also available. Multiple bus routes also will deliver you to this address.)

Age requirement: All are welcome! Volunteers under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Project lead: Sarah

Masking is welcome if desired!

About our partner: Peoples Oakland is a holistic wellness and recovery center serving people with chronic, severe mental illness. Established in 1974, Peoples Oakland was founded in response to the crisis faced by thousands of individuals receiving long-term inpatient psychiatric care who faced extreme challenges in daily living following statewide deinstitutionalization mandates. People with chronic severe mental illness were released into the community with little support and minimal social connections. Peoples Oakland organized former state hospital patients into a membership group designed to provide guided learning opportunities, socialization, and support to identify and advocate for their needs. Today, Peoples Oakland continues as a leader in providing recovery based comprehensive psychiatric and social rehabilitation services for Allegheny County adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.