What is COL?

Center of Life (COL) is a faith-based, community empowerment organization that serves to strengthen families, create opportunities for micro-enterprise and encourage homeownership. It is an outgrowth of the Keystone Church of Hazelwood; a community-based Mission that has aided members of the Greater Hazelwood community for over 20 years.

Our Mission

COL has a vision. We want to see families empowered and equipped to bring economic revitalization to their own communities. Our Mission is to provide families and youth with the life-skills, education, training, and resources necessary to be strong and to make their communities strong.

Hear former COL Jazz/KRUNK Movement member Tim Smith in his new project Dimensions.

Center of Life was recently featured on Pittsburgh's WQED! The 8 minute feature includes information about Hazelwood, Rev. Tim Smith, the COL Jazz Band and more. Click here to watch the video!

The KRUNK Movement was recently featured on an episode of HisPlace, which aired on the faith-based Cornerstone TeleVision channel! Click here to watch the video!

Center of Life is now a part of the United Way of Allegheny County! To donate through the United Way's Contributor Choice program, visit the UWAC website and use our code #1315188.

Join up with COL Basketball every friday at 6pm at Minadeo Elementary school. For more information, download the flyer here! Download the registration form here!

Check out the great things that happened this summer on our 2011 Summer Update Page!

Join the KRUNK Movement as they seek to stop bullying and start creating. View the 60 second PSA on our new bullying page!