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Meet Pittsburgh Foundation scholar Taylor Laffey
Pharmaceutical student discusses the Leonard and Annette Silverman PITT Pharmacy School Fund.
Pharmaceutical student discusses the Leonard and Annette Silverman PITT Pharmacy School Fund.
A 2020 Truxall Scholarship Fund recipient shares her thoughts.
University of Pittsburgh student receives medical scholarship.
Maryn Formley works to engage her community through voter education, training and outreach
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $10,000 to BTC Center, Inc. in 2020. The organization supports the residents of Homewood through programming and services leading to equitable, sustainable and resilient communities.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $15,000 to Lettuce Turnip the Beet Community and School Garden Association in 2020 and 2021. The organization builds, cultivates and sustains a beautiful life through sustainability education programming and access to fresh local food. It offers sustainability education programming for children from birth up to grade 12.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $9,100 to Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries in 2020 and $20,000 in 2021. The organization provides fresh, healthy food to the Greater Hazelwood community at reasonable prices to ensure that fresh healthy options and social support are available in this urban food desert.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $15,000 to Friendship Community Presbyterian Church in 2020. The organization creates community responsive programs, events and initiatives in its West Oakland neighborhood. The Corner, a community outreach program of Friendship Community Church, is a trusted community gathering space and resource center for the families it serves.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $20,000 to Christopher’s Kitchen in 2021. The organization is dedicated to providing food and drink to those who are in the hospital with their loved ones.
In a year of turmoil for nonprofits, the Foundation raises its voice as their advocate