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Our Programs
Civically's Mission
Civically, Inc. is a social enterprise nonprofit (501c3) focused on furthering community development by promoting civic and social literacy to instill self-reliance, while addressing emergent and immediate needs of those in the Greater Wilkinsburg and the Pittsburgh East End region.
Through the programs we create and the organization we partner with, we target specific challenges in the community such as:
- Eliminating food insecurity
- Removing barriers to access
- Implementing equity and sustainability for all
- Increasing engagement and literacy so community members realize themselves as social change agents
FreeStore Wilkinsburg
Serving the Pittsburgh East End community since 2015 distributing new & gently used clothes, household goods, materials donated by private & retail donors. FreeStore Wilkinsburg is a community-based initiative that provides essential items and resources to residents free of charge. In addition to addressing economic challenges, a goal is to reduce waste and promote sustainability, especially in times of financial stress and/or emergency. FSW is independently operated by Civically.
Career Closet
FreeStore Fresh Market
Civically Speaking
Through programs such as FreeStore Fresh Market, CommunityCare Wilkinsburg, and Civically Speaking, we are building a healthy community through health equity, improving greenspace and civic literacy.