Support Starts with a Conversation
Housing decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when you are unsure where to begin. Focus On Renewal’s Housing Support program helps community members build the knowledge and confidence to better understand their options. Our goal is to help people feel prepared to make informed decisions, navigate housing challenges, and work toward a more stable future.
How the Program Can Help
Educational Workshops
Our educational workshops help community members build the knowledge and practical skills to make informed housing decisions. Topics include renters’ rights, landlord-tenant responsibilities, and preparing to purchase a home. These workshops provide opportunities to ask questions, better understand your options, and learn information you can use when making decisions about your current housing or planning for the future.
Housing Consulting
Housing consulting gives you an opportunity to talk through your questions and concerns with someone who can help you understand your options. Whether you are navigating rental concerns, preparing for homeownership, or facing challenges with mortgage payments, you can receive guidance and information relevant to your situation. The goal is to help you understand available resources and feel more prepared to decide on your next steps.
Support
You do not have to figure everything out alone. Support means having someone who will listen to your concerns, take your questions seriously, and help you make sense of the options in front of you. We want community members to feel comfortable asking for help and building the skills to advocate for themselves. Your concerns matter, and having support can make taking that next step feel more manageable.
Upcoming Events
Know Your Rights as a Renter
Understanding your rights can help you feel more confident when making decisions about your home. Join Focus On Renewal on Thursday, October 29 for a Renter’s Rights Workshop covering common rental concerns, tenant protections, and practical information to help you advocate for yourself.
From understanding your lease to addressing repairs and resolving conflicts, this workshop will help you build the knowledge to navigate challenges that renters may face.
Reserve your spot now. Use the QR code in the photo to enroll.
Meet our HUD-Certified Housing Counselor
Tamika Huffman
Tamika Huffman has served as a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor at Focus On Renewal since 2022, supporting residents in McKees Rocks and the broader Pittsburgh community. Her work brings together housing advocacy, financial literacy, and conflict resolution to help people work toward greater stability. She also volunteers with Just Mediation Pittsburgh, where she has assisted with eviction prevention since 2022.
Tamika’s community involvement extends beyond housing. As President of Focus On Renewal’s African American Celebration of Arts, she organizes cultural programming celebrating Black History Month, Juneteenth, and Kwanzaa. She has also led efforts supporting entrepreneurship and financial education, including a collaborative Back-to-School Drive with Focus On Renewal in 2023.
In 2026, Tamika founded Huffman Mediation Services, providing family, divorce, and community dispute resolution services. She is also a published author whose books, planners, and journals explore personal growth, emotional wellness, and community heritage. Across her work, Tamika is committed to helping people navigate challenges, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their communities.