Charmaine McDonald Charmaine is a part of the CommunityCare: Homewood cohort, and everyone calls her Ms. Cookie. She loves her community, and helps others see the beauty in it whenever she can. Ms. Cookie takes care of vacant lots because you just never know when the president might drive down your street!Read More
Michelle Jackson Michelle is part of the CommunityCare: Homewood cohort! She is a dedicated steward who takes care of lots along N. Lang Avenue. Michelle is a CommunityCare steward because she knows that vacancy has an impact on mental health, and it improves community morale when you turn vacant lots into attractive spaces.Read More
Beverly Howell Grandma Bev is part of the CommunityCare: Homewood cohort! She adopted the side lot next to her home, where she harnessed her artistic flair to create a lively garden. She takes care of vacant lots because she knows that its important to have beautiful outdoor spaces where neighborhood kids can play.Read More
Rhonda Sears ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “I want to educate my neighborhood on the importance of conserving energy. I want to help them find ways to improve the quality of life in their homes." About Me. My name is Rhonda Sears. I have lived in Homewood for 35 years and I love to do whatever I can to help my community improve. I have two daughters and a son and two granddaughters. Some of my proudest moments include watching both my daughters go…Read More
Zinna Scott ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “We as a nation overuse our natural resources. We need to use wisely." About Me. I have lived in Homewood for 42 years. I'm enjoying being retired, because it allows me to visit my grandchildren's school, catch new movies (I love going to the movies), read more, spend time with friends, and enjoy life and smell the roses. I exercise 3 days a week (which is more than when I worked), and I enjoy my activities at church. I volunteer…Read More
Tonisha Fawcett ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador “I am aware that there is a need for change in the way that we use resources, not just energy but many resources. Our lives have been built in such a way that we don't value them nearly as much as we should. ” About Me. I am a resident of Pittsburgh's East End. I attend the Community College of Allegheny County with the hope of pursuing a degree in nursing. After I graduate I intend to practice homeopathic…Read More