Gordon Hodnett

Pronouns: he/him/his Gordon started out as a ReClaim South Ambassador in 2013 for GTECH Strategies, now Grounded. He now considers himself as a "Father Gardener." While he was a ReClaim South Ambassador, he created the Garden on Gearing in Beltzhoover. Gordon envisioned the community garden in 2014 and it hasn’t stopped growing since. The once-vacant lot is now an edible garden that provides seasonal fruits and vegetables to passersby, including a fruit tree orchard, colorful mural, and a bench so…

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Ta’sean Fields

Reclaim Central Ambassador "Its imperative we find ways to unite in order to stop the violence and help protect the children"-Ta'sean Fields What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? It is , conveniently located. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I want to get involved in my community and meet other people who have the desire to do so as well. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? I would love to see…

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Louise Powe

Reclaim Central Ambassador "Live to love & love to live"-Louise Powe What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? Some public resources available to the residents What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I wanted to get involved of stead of sitting passively on the sideline. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? More community amenities for youth and elders to share.

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Shamaiia Watkins

Reclaim Central Ambassador "To make a difference you have to be a difference"-Shamaiia Watkins What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? Close knit community feel What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I want to be the difference I seek so why not start in my own community. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? A  reduction in the amount of eye soars and more outdoor recreational opportunities.

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Brenda Toley

Reclaim Central Ambassador "Good neighbors lend things,great neighbors lend themselves."-Brenda Toley What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? Convenient Location What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I've grown tired of not being aware of the opportunities available to us to improve our communities. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? Consideration for your neighbor.

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Cheryl Larry

Reclaim Central Ambassador "I love Pittsburgh it is home.I'm motivated to make it better of its potential to become a city where all of its residents fully participate in its growth." -Cheryl Larry What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? My favorite thing about the Hill District is its central location, making it very convenient to get around the city. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? An opportunity to help create a sense of community also the…

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Pamela Walker

Reclaim Central Ambassador "It takes rain,sun and man to make the city live"-Pamela Walker What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? Community unity. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? Retirement and a love for the hill. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? To see these ugly lots transformed into places of beauty.

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Phyllis Ghafoor

Reclaim Central Ambassador "Rarely in one lifetime does a citizen live in an area that is impoversihed in spots, culturally & economically staggnated.... and obtain a chance to improve"-Phyllis Ghafoor What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? The views & churches. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? Already a Pittsburgh cleansteward-5th ward. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? Reinforcement of a community image which can inspire the younger generation.

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Tamaira Binion

Reclaim Central Ambassador "Love always wins"-Tamaira Binion. What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? The history, convenient location and the strong sense of community. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? The chance to make our neighborhood a better place. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? Clean spaces/streets, less abandoned homes & more outdoor areas for families to enjoy themselves.

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Rhonda Lockett

Reclaim Central Ambassador "If you can make it in Pittsburgh you can make it anywhere"-Rhonda Lockett What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? The fact that it's, centrally located and that it's home to so many greats like August Wilson & Tennie Harris. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? Have always been interested in grassroots community development. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? I would like to see more engagement and collaboration among…

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Willie Larry

Reclaim Central Ambassador "I think that through GTECH the improvements I would like to see in my community can become real"-Willie Larry What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? Easy access to downtown. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I wanted to do something other than jitney in my community. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? Get rid of the guns, stop the killing of young black men and children.

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Gail Felton

Reclaim Central Ambassador "Lets make Pittsburgh a city everyone can be happy to call home"-Gail Felton. What is your favorite thing about the Hill District? My memories of growing up. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I care about my neighborhood and the development plans for the future that will dictate the uses of land where we live. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? For people to come together and fight for things that…

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