04/20/2026
Who We Are: Steel City Craft Emporium & Our Impact on Brookline
If you’re new to Steel City Craft Emporium — or if you’ve only seen the outside — here’s what we actually do for our neighborhood, our vendors, and our community.
For 6+ years, we’ve been a locally owned creative marketplace at 826 Brookline Blvd, but our mission goes far beyond selling handmade goods. We’re here to uplift Brookline, support families, empower artists, and create real community impact.
Community Support Programs
We host and run multiple ongoing initiatives to support our neighbors, including:
A community food pantry
A pet food pantry
Seasonal clothing drives
Back‑to‑school free haircut events for kids
Breast cancer awareness fundraisers
Autism awareness events and sensory‑friendly activities
Animal & Family Support
Pet adoption events with local rescues
Community fundraisers for families, pets, and neighbors in need
Creativity, Art & Local Talent
We believe creativity should be accessible to everyone:
Free Art Gallery Nights for local artists
The Kids Art Krawl, encouraging young creators to explore and express themselves
Ongoing craft shows and vendor markets. A platform for new makers to launch their businesses
Brookline Safety & Neighborhood Care
We’re proud to support:
BOULEVARD BOUNCERS, a volunteer initiative helping keep Brookline Blvd safe, welcoming, and community‑focused
Event Space: BELOW the Boulevard
Our lower‑level event space, BELOW the Boulevard, hosts:
Birthday parties
Community meetings
Vendor pop‑ups
Workshops
Private events
And more
It also connects local bakers, creators, and small businesses with customers looking for party services and custom orders.
Why This Matters
Steel City Craft Emporium isn’t just a shop — it’s a community hub.
A place where:
Vendors grow
Families find support
Artists get visibility
Kids get inspired
Neighbors connect
Brookline gets stronger
If you’re a vendor, artist, maker, or small business looking for a supportive, community‑driven home — we’d love to talk.
If you’re a neighbor, stop in and see what’s happening. There’s always something new on the Boulevard.
Steel City Craft Emporium
826 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
