8 great places for families to volunteer with kids

With the holidays around the corner, there are many ways to help those in need. Here’s our guide to family volunteer opportunities in Pittsburgh.

Assemble Community Space in Garfield

Assemble in the Penn Avenue Arts District in Garfield offers STEAM-based free programs for children of all ages.

Kidsburgh Hero: Burgh Man, Pittsburgh’s very own superhero

Meet Burgh Man, aka A. Mark Bedillion. A retired mental health worker, he uses his super powers in his mission to promote health lifestyles and address issues facing our kids.

EdSurge calls Pittsburgh a model for education innovation

EdSurge writer Tony Zanders praises the many local organizations working together to make Pittsburgh a model for education innovation.

Tree Pittsburgh publishes children’s book about urban forests

Tree Pittsburgh’s new book, “If We Were to Plant a Tree,” teaches children about the urban forest and how to care for it.

Hear Me, amplifying youth voices in the Hilltop

Hear Me, an initiative of CMU’s Create Lab presents the perspective of over 30 children in the Hilltop as part of the Kidsburgh Community Initiative.

New BOUNCE! Exhibit opens at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

The new BOUNCE! special exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh showcases the Super Ball–the bounciest of children’s toys.

From Makeshop to Assemble: the maker movement in education

Pittsburgh is in the midst of a revolution in remaking learning, including the maker movement in education. Here are five impressive examples, from Community Lawns to Message from Me.