by Matt Williams | Jun 13, 2025 | Blog
When clutter becomes a crisis, the consequences go far beyond the front door. On May 28, 2025, a fire broke out on Scott Avenue in Jeannette, right here in Westmoreland County. One life was lost. A firefighter was injured. And behind the headlines was a quiet,...
by Matt Williams | Jun 12, 2025 | Hoarding, News
Tragedy in Jeannette: Fatal Fire Highlights the Dangers of Hoarding — Fight the Blight Calls for Greater Awareness and Action Irwin, PA — June 5, 2025 — A heartbreaking fire in Jeannette, Westmoreland County, claimed the life of a woman on the evening of May 28th....
by Matt Williams | May 22, 2025 | Blog
In neighborhoods across America, blighted properties are often seen as eyesores—overgrown lawns, peeling paint, sagging porches. For some, they’re symbols of decline. For others, they’re just places to avoid. But for Matt Williams, founder of Fight the Blight Inc. in...
by Matt Williams | May 21, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve never really gotten to know someone with hoarding disorder, it’s easy to focus on the piles. The clutter. The chaos. But if you look past the stuff — really look — what you’ll often find is a person who is kind, intelligent, creative, and deeply caring. In...
by Matt Williams | May 21, 2025 | Blog
Welcome to the official Fight the Blight blog! We’ve launched this space to go beyond the headlines and share more of the heart behind our work. Whether we’re mowing an overgrown lawn for a senior who can no longer manage it, or walking alongside someone overwhelmed...
