City of Pittsburgh

Advocates ask for Pittsburgh’s homeless to be treated humanely during 2026 NFL Draft

Trib Total Media
Julia Burdelski
April 6, 2026
01 min

Jerrel Gilliam is apprehensive about the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

As executive director of Light of Life Rescue Mission, which offers a shelter and other services for Pittsburgh’s homeless population, he worries about how the massive event will impact the city’s most vulnerable residents.

As Pittsburgh prepares to host the three-day event starting April 23, an array of beautification efforts — from neighborhood litter cleanup to multimillion-dollar projects — is underway.

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