Spartan Members are the organizations and businesses that bring the Spartan Community Center to life each day. Together, they create a vibrant community within a community—offering educational and after-school programs, neighborhood services, and civic events that strengthen connections and serve Hazelwood.
We’re proud to partner with the following Spartan members:
Banah Community Learning Center
Banah Community Learning Center (BCLC) is a non-profit organization in the city of Pittsburgh. BCLC’s mission is to build, encourage, and engage the Pittsburgh area communities in innovative ways by bringing math/STEM, music, art, trades, mentorship, health, culture, agriculture, entrepreneurship, spirituality, and other opportunities to the community.
Website: www.bclcpittsburgh.org
Email: info@BCLCPittsburgh.org
Phone: (412) 906-1054
Carmon Photography
Carmon Photography delivers professional commercial images for advertising, design, and editorial use. We collaborate with agencies, firms, web teams, and corporate creatives to produce principal photography for award-winning campaigns. Our expertise covers portraits, executives, kids, action, products, and more—across tech, medical, education, industry, and service sectors. Demonstrated expertise in studio, location, and travel photography, utilizing both digital and traditional methodologies. Portfolio available on request.
Phone: (412) 889-3022
Center of Life
Center of Life (COL) supports the people of Hazelwood as they strive to be strong and to make their community strong. With its roots planted deeply in the community and supported by extraordinary partners, COL serves Hazelwood and its surrounding communities with rich academic out-of-school programs and outstanding experiences in music and arts.
Website: www.centeroflife.org
Email: contact@centeroflife.org
Phone: (412) 521-3468
Davis Consulting Solutions
Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) is an award-winning, minority and women-owned Human Resource consulting service in Western PA. We provide diverse business and workforce solutions to drive collective economic impact. Our team advances diversity, inclusion, and equity while empowering our clients to leverage resources and engage talent.
Website: www.davisconsultsolutions.com
Email: consultwithdavis@gmail.com
Phone: (412) 407-2499
Fishes & Loaves/Meals on Wheels
Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries, founded in January 2011, is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our Mission is to provide healthy food at reasonable prices to our neighbors in Hazelwood and Greenfield. We started by shopping for neighbors, then we added Meals on Wheels, a free lunch program, Emergency Food Boxes, Senior Boxes, a fridge with free food (24/7/365) and most recently the monthly Hazelwood Food Pantry.
We do not charge for services, and we accept donations and grants from foundations. We provided nearly 12,000 pounds of emergency food to 253 people in 2024. Through our Meals on Wheels program, we have delivered almost 30,000 meals to over 60 individuals and provided over 2,900 free lunches on a grab and grow basis.
We added a refrigerator to our porch—Free Food for Everyone. Your donation supports the Meals on Wheels in Hazelwood and Greenfield along with Emergency Food and the Free Lunch Program. We delivered Senior Boxes to 12 of our neighbors on the first Wednesday of each month.
In February 2025, we took on the monthly Food Pantry previously sponsored by the local YMCA. We now provide food to over 100 families each month through this program. Free groceries are offered to community members on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am to noon.
Please call 412-421-5648 to sign up in advance.
Website: www.fishes-and-loaves-hazelwood.org
Phone: (412) 499-4313
Galina Sheftel – Program for Immigrant Children
The program’s aim is to provide a joyful and supportive space for children from immigrant families. We maintain the child's native culture while building relationships with peers through mutual support. The group offers a mix of educational and creative activities, including storytelling, songs, and poetry.
Phone: (412) 973-7161
Hank Is Dope Photography
Hank Is Dope Photography delivers creative photography services, specializing in visual storytelling, portraits, and artistic imagery for clients and community projects.
Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community
Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community is a progressive, authentic faith community offering relaxed, “come as you are” worship services with a commitment to living the Gospel of Christ: a place of radical inclusion welcoming everyone. Rooted in making a difference for the disenfranchised, the disinvested, and the marginalized, we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the neighborhoods.
Website: www.hotmetalbridge.com
Phone: (412) 481-4010
John Butler Studio
John Butler is a compelling local artist whose work in mixed media acrylics and ink blurs the line between chaos and composition. With a tactile approach that embraces the torn edge and the unexpected overlap, John constructs vivid collages layered with emotion and texture. His use of ripped paper isn’t just technique—it’s a philosophy, reflecting the fragmented, reassembled nature of human experience. Each piece invites the viewer into a world where color and form are in constant conversation, asking not just to be seen, but felt.
Email: jpbutler80@gmail.com
Phone: (412) 205-2087
Leah Massey – Berkshire Hathaway
As a real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty in the Pittsburgh area, I bring a deep understanding of both residential and commercial markets. Whether you are buying, selling, or leasing property, I offer personalized guidance every step of the way. I’m also the host of Seeking Wisdom in Real Estate, a podcast where I explore insights from across the industry. I am always looking to connect with professionals and thought leaders with valuable real estate experience to share.
Website: leahmassey.tpragent.com
Email: lmassey@tprsold.com
Phone: (412) 758-5247
Literacy Pittsburgh
Literacy Pittsburgh offers free educational programs for adults and families in Allegheny County and Beaver County. Last year, we helped more than 4,000 people in the Greater Pittsburgh area improve their reading, writing, math, English language, digital literacy, and workplace skills. Adult literacy classes and tutoring move students from learning to earning and help them succeed as workers, parents, and neighbors.
Website: www.literacypittsburgh.org
Phone: (412) 393-7600
Margaret Baco – Thou Art Studio
Thou Art Studio is home to the private collection and ongoing work of visual artist Margaret Baco. Serving as both a creative workspace and exhibition site, the studio provides an intimate setting where Baco develops new bodies of work. Private viewings are available by appointment.
Margaret Baco, Resident Artist
Email: margaretbaco@gmail.com
Phone: (412) 478-5132
Orchid Society
The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania was organized in 1954 to advance the propagation, horticulture, and preservation of orchid species and hybrids. We are a member of the American Orchid Society, the Orchid Digest Corporation, and the National Capital Judging Center.
We currently meet at the Spartan Center, typically in the afternoon on the third Sunday of the month. Our meetings involve sharing our passion for orchids and often feature renowned guest speakers.
Please visit our website for current meeting and event information. For further details or specific questions, please use the quote and contact form on our website.
Website: www.oswp.org
Email: info@oswp.org
Pittsburgh Prison Book Project
PPBP hosts regular volunteer book packing sessions where volunteers read book request letters from readers, select books from our library that fit their requests, and package them for delivery. To sign up to volunteer for packing sessions or to find out more details about PPBP, please visit our website. Book donations are regularly accepted.
Website: www.pghprisonbookproject.org
Email: pghprisonbookproject@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PittsburghPrisonBookProject
Twitter: twitter.com/PGHPBP
Tammy Lee School of Dance
Discover the joy of dance at our studio, offering classes in Ballet, Jazz, Acro/Gym, Tap, and Contemporary/Lyrical for ages 3 through adult. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, there is something for everyone.
Email: tamsnyder6601@outlook.com
Phone: (412) 818-0812
