by talia piazza | May 25, 2017 | Community News, Hill District, Hilltop, Homewood, Larimer, Millvale, Wilkinsburg
The Grassroots Grantmaking Committee (GGC) of the Love My Neighbor! grant program made decisions last week to fund 25 resident-driven projects amounting to $47,000 in grants. After interviewing residents in face to face meetings in April, the GGC met twice in May to...
by talia piazza | May 19, 2017 | Community News, Funder Spotlight
We are so very proud to call Dollar Bank our ally, supporter and partner as we work together on comprehensive work supporting the people, organizations and partnerships committed to creating and maintaining thriving neighborhoods! A $50,000 grant from Dollar Bank...
by talia piazza | May 18, 2017 | Community News
Last night, Presley joined other local leaders including Mayor Peduto, for a robust discussion on Pittsburgh’s comeback and efforts to create opportunity for all who call it home. The evening began with a few opening remarks from The Atlanic’s President,...
by talia piazza | May 11, 2017 | Community News
A $10,000 grant from First National Bank will support our local network of Financial Opportunity Centers (FOCs) and the Asset Building Network! Financial Opportunity Centers In 2015, we launched three FOCs at local employment/social service agencies throughout...
by talia piazza | May 11, 2017 | Community News
On Saturday May 6, 2017, Presley Gillespie received an Honorary Doctorate degree, and delivered the Youngstown State University Commencement Address to the largest graduating class in 34 years, and second largest in 100 years. The speech, meant to inspire the...
