What We Do

	CTAC is committed to building and strengthening effective community-based organizations through training, individualized consulting services, referrals, and publications. As a non-profit corporation, our goal is to develop strong communities by providing technical assistance to neighborhood groups, tenant councils, community-based organizations and community development corporations in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our services include: Organizational Development: Designed to strengthen the structure of community organizations and expand the skills of the people in them. Community Organizing: CTAC helps organizations with hands-on community organizing in the field. Community Data: We collect first-hand, streel-level data, package it, and then work with communities to map it, analyze i,t and put it to work for community revitalization. Communications and Advocacy: As a center-point for the regional community development field, CTAC serves as a source for sharing information and building consensus on issues affecting community development.
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CTAC Staff

	Karen Brean , Executive Director   Marjorie Howard, Director of Community Initiatives   Shelley Harnett, Assistant Director                                                 April Clisura , Community Development Specialist   Diane Smith, Office/Program Coordinator   Sylvie, Intern
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Support CTAC

	Your donation to CTAC is tax deductible and greatly appreciated. There are two ways to make online donations to CTAC. United Way of Allegheny County. CTAC's agency code is 120. JustGive.Org The official registration and financial information of the Community Technical Assistance Center can be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. The Community Technical Assistance Center does not provide goods or service as whole or partial consideration for any contributions made. Community Technical Assistance Center 901 Western Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: 412-231-2822 Fax: 412-231-6150 info@ctaconline.org
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CTAC Board

	CTAC President Fran Bertonaschi, Board Member, Hazelwood Initiative CTAC Vice President Ron Gaydos CTAC Treasurer Brent Anderson, Community Investment Specialist, Federal Home Loan Bank CTAC Secretary Christine Gaus, Director of Services, Brashear Association CTAC Directors Rich Bellisario, Assistant Planning Director for Community Development, Department of City Planning, City of Pittsburgh Cynthia Cassell, Economic Development Manager, Neighbors in the Strip Lance Chimka, Project Manager, Allegheny County Department of Economic Development Josette Fitzgibbons, Mainstreets/Elm Street Coordinator, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Dan Gilman, Chief of Staff, Office of Councilman William Peduto Dana Smith
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Rent Our Training Room

	CTAC Conference Room Professional Hold your next training session, board meeting or sales presentation in CTAC's Conference Center Conference seating for up to 30 persons, arranged to your specifications Gracious courtyard entrance Overhead projector available Presentation board and flip charts Kitchenette Registration table Access to copier and fax machine Convenient Distinctive address in the Allegheny West historic district Five minutes from downtown Convenient public transportation Varied restaurants within a block Affordable Hourly Half day Evening All day $15 $50 $50 $100   To reserve a date and time call (412) 231-2822 or email CTAC   Back to top