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About CEED
Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To revitalize, strengthen and produce healthy, self-sustaining communities through innovative programs and projects that put community members and stakeholders in the forefront of economic growth and self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
To provide a holistic (whole man) approach as we respond to impact community challenges and improve socioeconomic conditions.
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Governance
Board of Directors
Ray Parker Founder, CEED
Maria Acri Senior Manager, 5th Third Bank
Sharon Clark Commissioner, Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations
Benedict Killang President, Union of African Communities in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
Barbara Wright Guidance Counselor, Pittsburgh Public School
 
Advisory Board
Zedueh Doerue Community Leader, Union of African Communities in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
Elbert Hatley Former Executive Director of the Hill CDC
Robert Klauscher Registered Architect / Community Planner
William Generett Jr. Executive Director, Pittsburgh Central Keystone Innovation Zone.
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Staff
Rufus Idris Executive Director
Stephanie Thompkins Program Officer
Denisa Pilgram Administrative Assistant


News
CEED is building on immigrants' skills through it Skills to Wealth Program

A new nonprofit group hopes to help immigrants open eight businesses next year -- possibly in sewing, coffee manufacturing and fish farming -- in Wilkinsburg, Braddock or McKees Rocks...