North Braddock's Second Ward is is one of the most racially and eonomically diverse neighborhoods in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Although decades of layoffs from the steel mills have led to an exodus of long-time residents, and the neighborhood has been struck by poverty and physical decay, there are so many people with untapped skills and resources. Neighbors Helping Neighbors has begun talking to people about ways we can share our skills with each other.

North Braddock is a rapidly changing borough, where a diverse group of people live near each other without always feeling like neighbors. Before we can work together to rebuild our neighborhoods, we first need to rebuild trust. A low-pressure social event is the perfect way to start bulding tust and a sense of identity.