09/21/2026
JOIN THE Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation BOARD be a voice for Garfield!!!!
BGC is a community-based, board-driven organization working to improve quality of life in Garfield and the surrounding East End. Board members are expected to attend a monthly meeting and join at least one committee. Which is approximately a 3 hour a month commitment. Board meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Interested in serving on the BGC Board? Join us for a Board Member Orientation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at the BGC Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue. We will elect new directors at our October Board meeting. RSVP to [email protected].
https://bloomfield-garfield.org/uncategorized/get-involved-in-garfield/
Get Involved in Garfield
There are many ways to get involved with BGC and the Garfield community. Join the Board, participate on a committee, volunteer, or come out to a neighborhood event.
JOIN THE BGC BOARD
BGC is a community-based, board-driven organization working to improve quality of life in Garfield and the surrounding East End. Board members are expected to attend a monthly meeting and join at least one committee. Which is approximately a 3 hour a month commitment. Board meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Interested in serving on the BGC Board? Join us for a Board Member Orientation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at the BGC Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue. We will elect new directors at our October Board meeting. RSVP to [email protected].
JOIN A BGC COMMITTEE
Audit & Finance reviews BGC’s finances, real estate holdings, annual audit, and operating budget. Meets bi-monthly, usually 4th Thursday.
Housing & Land Use focuses on affordable housing, vacant and blighted properties, development, and the GreenZone. Meets bi-monthly, usually 4th Tuesday.
Marketing & Development supports BGC’s marketing, communications, fundraising, and development efforts. Meets quarterly.
Workforce Development discusses BGC’s workforce development programs for adults and youth. Meets quarterly.
GreenZone coordinates projects, resources, and Community Steward activities throughout the Garfield GreenZone. Meets quarterly or as needed.
Penn Avenue Arts & Commercial District connects Penn Avenue stakeholders, supports partnerships, and tracks the Penn Avenue Strategic Plan. Meets quarterly or as needed.
Interested in joining a committee? Contact BGC to find the right fit.
COME OUT & BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY
GreenZone Cleanup | Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join BGC and Allegheny CleanWays near 4823 Rosetta Street to remove illegal dumping. This is the first of four monthly cleanups, continuing on the second Saturday of each month through December. Sign up at alleghenycleanways.org.
Garbage Olympics | Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join Garfield’s team for this cleanup competition. Meet at Aiken Avenue & Hillcrest Street..
State of the Neighborhood Meeting | Wednesday, September 23 | 6–8 p.m.
Join BGC and your neighbors to hear what’s happening in Garfield, what’s ahead, and how you can get involved. BGC Activity Center, 113 N. Pacific Avenue.
Stoop Games with BOOM Concepts | September 27 | 12–4 p.m.
Come out for games, activities, and community at The Rotunda at 333 N. Negley Avenue
The Rotunda is becoming a new home for arts, culture, community gatherings.
Unblurred | First Friday of every month | Penn Ave from Mathilda to Negley
Experience art, music, performances, food, businesses, and community happenings.
https://bloomfield-garfield.org/uncategorized/get-involved-in-garfield/
