UPCOMING EVENTS December 2025/January 2026
Find the events calendar online at www.cec.pitt.edu/homewood/calendar
HAPPENING AT THE CEC IN HOMEWOOD
Neighborhood Partner Highlight: Shuman's Homewood Naela Shuman, a proud Palestinian woman and owner of, Shuman's Homewood, has dedicated herself to serving communities across Pittsburgh alongside her son Muhammad. She has been in business since 2015, using her work as a way to stay connected to the people around her. Their service has touched countless lives: cooking for victims of the East Hills fire until they were rehoused, preparing meals for grieving families during funerals, and providing food for back-to-school events, holiday celebrations, and community gatherings. This year, they helped prepare one thousand containers of food on Thanksgiving Day and delivered them to high-rise residents and other seniors in need throughout the community.
In The Spirit of Giving: Naela & Muhammad
Naela’s efforts have been recognized across the city. Naela received a Proclamation from the Pittsburgh City Council honoring her as an outstanding community partner, officially declaring January 14, 2025, "Naela Shuman Day." She's also been awarded a Medal of Honor from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, a Certificate of Appreciation from CCAC, and a Community Impact Award from Homewood Children's Village. Whether sponsoring Westinghouse's cheerleading and football benefit, being recognized as a Small Business Champion through Bike Pittsburgh, helping nonprofits manage budgets, or simply showing up with meals and love, Naela and Muhammad continue to do what they've always done: serve their neighbors with humility, generosity, and a deep love for community.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
CEC HOURS
CEC - Homewood 622 N. Homewood Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Monday through Friday
412-383-0830 vla19@pitt.edu
*Evening hours determined by scheduled programming.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.*
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION On-street parking is available on Kelly Street and Homewood Avenue. Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses 71D and 74 stops near the CEC. 1