Pittsburgh foundations team up on $10M Emergency Action Fund for our most vulnerable families
“Through this fund, we come together as one, with one goal: ensuring rapid and effective assistance for the most vulnerable.”
Where to get help in Pittsburgh as we adjust to life with coronavirus
“It can be tempting to get glued to the news, but that may only increase anxiety.”
LaTrenda Leonard Sherrill on investing in Pittsburgh kids, from elementary school to high school
We have to set up every child for opportunities in this region.
Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank is making donor milk more accessible to babies — and researchers
the milk bank’s staff and supporters advocated for legislation to regulate and license milk banks in Pennsylvania.
After-school JAM Club promotes entrepreneurship and giving back
There are now 20 JAM Clubs across Pennsylvania and four in other states.
Kidcast checks out Jeremiah’s Place, Pittsburgh’s only crisis childcare center
Families can access 24-hour emergency childcare at no cost.
Children’s Hospital delivers a cure for boredom with new Dream Big Studio
Kids can feel isolated and lonely while hospitalized. Making art or music can give them a creative outlet.
Kidsburgh Hero: This first-grader organized a food drive to help the homeless
“It gives us a great feeling inside knowing we’ve reached out and made a positive difference in the life of someone less fortunate.”
Kids with special needs take the first step to adulthood through the Disability & Mental Health Summit
“We teach them how to articulate a message of advocacy, how to ask for accommodations and why that’s important.”
Here’s why you and your family need to be counted in the 2020 Census
“This really is making sure our voices are represented. This is a count of our population.”
Pittsburgh Readiness Institute will prep high school kids for future careers
The institute will focus on making kids future-ready for productive lives after high school.
Worried about toxins in your kid’s school? The 1,000 Hours a Year initiative aims to remedy those issues
Mini-grants and technical expertise help schools address environmental toxins in Pittsburgh’s schools.
A+ Schools’ James Fogarty embraces role of positive deviant as an advocate of Pittsburgh Public Schools
“We have everything we need to succeed. Let’s just get to work.”
‘Girl Talk’ records Hill District history from the Black woman’s perspective
“We want our girls to develop personal confidence required to explore post-secondary and career options.”
Kidcast: Trying Together works to improve the lives of kids and their caregivers
We have a lot of resources to help guide parenting and decision-making.
All I want for Christmas: 25 Pittsburgh non-profits share their holiday wish lists
Shopping for these specific items can be a family project that helps kids to realize the importance of reaching out to others less fortunate.
Here’s how educators are changing Pittsburgh kids’ lives via PAsmart funding
With these grants, Pennsylvania invests more in STEM education and workforce readiness than almost any other state.
Rochelle Jackson launches initiative to better lives of black girls and women
“The whole goal is to create a better environment and make a place that’s much more livable.”
Parents, schools and social initiatives needed to prevent bullying
We’ve seen a lot of cases of bullying in the news in the last couple of weeks. Despite all of the anti-bullying lessons at schools, it’s not going away. In […]
New baby? Don’t miss out on this $100 Keystone Scholars savings account
“Families look at their new baby and see endless opportunities. Now, they will feel the support of the whole commonwealth behind them.”