by talia piazza | May 19, 2016 | Community News, Wilkinsburg
Modeled on the “Pop Up City” concept, which seeks to momentarily revitalize a neighborhood that has excess vacant land, PopUp! Pittsburgh seeks to develop a temporary, low-cost initiative that has the ability to surprise, provoke, and entertain city residents and...
by talia piazza | May 5, 2016 | Community News, Homewood
On Saturday, April 20, 2016, The Mission Continues Pittsburgh 2nd Platoon was deployed to service project at Stargell Field in Homewood. Stargell Field, a site for youth baseball and softball in Homewood, was in desperate need of some support to ensure the facility...
by talia piazza | May 4, 2016 | Community News
The Employment and Training Advisory Board (ETAB) hosted the first Homeless and Employment Services Forum on May 2, 2016 at Allegheny County Department of Human Services. The forum provided an opportunity for homeless services providers and employment and training...
by talia piazza | May 3, 2016 | Community News, Grantee Spotlight, Hill District
Last spring, we awarded $50,000 to FOCUS Pittsburgh to support the planning and pilot phase of their Trauma Informed Community Development (TICD) Initiative. Check out this great video to learn more about this innovative pilot program and the progress being made....
by talia piazza | Apr 29, 2016 | Community News
We are so very proud to call McAuley Ministries our ally, supporter and partner as we work together to promote healthy, safe and vibrant communities. McAuley continues the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy by focusing grantmaking on the Pittsburgh neighborhoods...
by talia piazza | Apr 25, 2016 | Community News
Thank you to our allies at the Buhl Foundation for your support! Last week, we were awarded a $25,000 grant from the Buhl Foundation that will support the Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) at Northside Common Ministries/Goodwill Southwest PA. The FOC model focuses on...
