As we close the books on 2024, we are proud to reflect on a year full of achievements, community impact, and transformative growth. From empowering entrepreneurs to supporting homeowners and fostering economic stability, we’ve been working tirelessly to create a more just Pittsburgh and help individuals build the generational wealth that will sustain their families for years to come.
Here’s a snapshot of just some of what we’ve accomplished at Catapult this year:
Entrepreneurship Highlights
Catapult Culinary Kitchen
10 new permit user
17 prospective entrepreneurs on the waitlist
8 cohort members earned ServSafe certification
2024 Entrepreneurship Cohorts
Culinary Cohort: 27 enrolled, 15 graduates
Startup to Storefront Retail Cohort: 22 enrolled, 6 graduates
Empower by GoDaddy X PNC Leap Ahead Program
25 participants enrolled
21 graduated
Gallery on Centre Retail Incubator
Home to 15 businesses
Retail Residency Program
Opened 1 new residency opportunity
Program Engagement
8 supportive events hosted
170 program applicants
5 entrepreneurs received special assistance (financial support, startup guidance)
Homeownership highlights
$78,065 awarded in closing costs and down payment assistance awarded through the Next Steps Fund
876 homeownership intake forms completed (an average of 26 per week)
876 participants enrolled in S.A.V.E. (Solid Advice for your Valuable Earnings)
108 participants enrolled in D.O.O.R. (Developing Ownership Opportunities for Residents)
483 participants enrolled in R.N.I.H. (Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Increasing Homeownership)
44 participant home closings this year
C.L.E.A.R. (Clinic for Legal Equity and Repairs) Program
185 program applicants
35 participants enrolled
2 participants gained clear title to their property
4 home repairs in progress
1 home repair completed
14 participants in the home repair pipeline
Community Highlights
$49,137 in sponsorships to 17 grassroots community organizations, 16 of which are minority-led
Looking Ahead to 2025
None of this would have been possible without the resilience of our participants, the dedication of our staff, and the generous support of our donors and community. As we prepare to welcome 2025, we remain committed to creating pathways to economic justice and equity for all.
Here’s to building on this momentum in the year ahead!
