Community Organizations

Bellefield Area Citizens Association (BACA)

BACA is a group of residents and business owners working together to improve North Oakland. BACA meets at 7 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of every even-numbered month via Zoom. For more information, visit the Bellefield Area Citizens Association (BACA) Facebook page or email bacaneighbors@gmail.com. 

Baum-Centre Planning Forum (BCPF)

BCPF is a group of citizens and business owners who work to improve the quality of life in the Baum-Centre corridor. The BCI meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the First United Methodist Church at 6 PM. For more information, please visit https://www.baum-centreplanningforum.org/.

Let's Talk Oakland (OPDC)

Let’s Talk meetings are interactive, resident-focused discussions featuring a monthly theme, presentations from community partners, and an open conversation. Let’s Talk takes place on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For more information, meeting minutes, recordings, and additional resources, visit www.opdc.org/letstalk.

Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC)

The SHUC is a non-profit community group dedicated to preserving, improving, and celebrating the quality of life in the 14th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh. Visit www.shuc.org for more information.

West Oakland’s Fourth (#4) Block Club

West Oakland’s Fourth (#4) Block Club meets on the second Thursday of every month at Friendship Community Church. For more information, contact Carol C. at unspeakablejoy13@comcast.net.

Zone 4 Public Safety Council

Zone 4 PSC meetings allow residents and public safety officers a chance to discuss health and safety concerns, problems, and solutions within Zone 4. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6 PM at the Jewish Community Center. For more information, email pghzone4publicsafetycouncil@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/Zone4PublicSafety/.

last updated: 08/25/2025