Brighton Heights Citizens Federation is an all volunteer organization that promotes neighborhood improvement and a sense of community. One of the ways we do that is through our Committees. BHCF has longstanding Committees that meet regularly, and Special Committees that meet seasonally for things like annual events and celebrations. We also have Special Committees that meet to address specific needs that may arise. BHCF members and Brighton Heights residents are invited to get involved in an existing committee or create/lead a committee that you feel should exist to address a community need.
Here are our current, active Committees, the Committee Chairs, and members. If you would like to get involved, please send an email to bhcfpgh@gmail.com and we will direct you to the Committee Chair(s) who will follow up.
Build Your Wealth in the Trades
Chair: Joseph Glassbrenner
Bright the Night: Annual holiday event
Co-chairs: Ali Fischer and Stacey
Halloween Parade: Annual holiday event
Chair: Taylor Glassbrenner
Clean Up/Adopt-a-Block: Ongoing efforts to pick up trash and beautify the neighborhood
Chair: Tim Maloney
Garden/Green Space Committee: Garden and green space maintenance throughout Brighton Heights, mostly in the summer
Chair: Ed Gergerich
House Tour Committee: Largest BHCF fundraiser of the year!
Chair: Judy Flaherty
Land Use Committee: Helps identify and combat blight, absentee landlords; oversees land/property acquisition and the use of the former St. John’s site
Chair: Brendan Delaney
Memorial Day Committee: Organizes annual Memorial Day event at Legion Park
Chair: Commander Pete
Welcome Committee: Welcomes new residents to the neighborhood with a free one-year membership to BHCF, offering a newsletter and resources to local businesses.
Chair: Elaine Gloeckner
Safety Committee: Connects Brighton Heights residents with public safety resources, info and alerts.
Chair: Donna Kramer
Neighborhood Watch
Co-chairs: Seth McClarey and Peter Bianchi
National Night Out
Co-chairs: Soo Yi-Thompson and Donna Kramer
Newsletter Committee: Develops BHCF newsletter every other month
Chair: Dave Lebec