Frankel: Nearly $900,000 secured for District 23 renovation projects

Allegheny County Delegation    October 23, 2024 | 12:28 PM

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 22 – Grant funding of $881,124 is coming to the 23rd Legislative District to fund building upgrades and renovations, state Rep. Dan Frankel announced today.

Frankel said the funding – secured through the Commonwealth Financing Authority under the Local Share Account program – will enhance security, accessibility and utility for two community buildings.

“These grants will not only strengthen our shared community infrastructure but also support the rich diversity that makes our corner of Pittsburgh such a special place to live,” said Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Through this funding, we will help foster a more secure, inclusive and thriving environment for all.”

“I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these LSA dollars to benefit our communities,” said Sen. Jay Costa. “These dollars will help deliver safety, quality of life and basic needs to our friends and neighbors across the district. I look forward to seeing these dollars improve our municipalities and improving the daily experiences of our fellow residents.”

The funding includes:

  • $531,124 to Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh for a project to renovate a former elementary school into a K-12 private school for boys, including reflooring several portions of the building and retrofitting the kitchen, which will serve meals to students as well as community meals through the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The building will also be used by the Pittsburgh Police Department to host community events and emergency trainings, and it will serve as a designated shelter in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
     
  • $350,000 to Congregation Poale Zedeck to complete Phase II of the Emergency Egress Tower Project.

Statewide Local Share Account funding comes from the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, which provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the CFA to support projects in the public interest in Pennsylvania.