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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2023 – It is likely that the next Allegheny County executive will enter office with a deeper understanding of issues and solutions for key human services challenges thanks to a forum with nonprofit leaders working on the front lines each day.

The Board and staff of the Pittsburgh Foundation have adopted a new strategic plan, acting on lessons from emergency response to COVID-19 and data indicating far less progress than many have assumed in eliminating longstanding inequities that have held back many communities. The Foundation has set a vision statement for its new work: To realize a vibrant, equitable and just Pittsburgh region that supports everyone – regardless of race, identity or circumstance – to thrive and fulfill their potential.

Supported projects include an effort to model the impact of dark matter on the era when the first stars and galaxies formed, and an investigation into the role of genetic background on evolution.  PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 17, 2023 – The Charles E.

Program supported by two local foundations and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Today 10 women from across the country who paint in the figurative realist style were named finalists for the $50,000 Bennett Prize, the third iteration of the largest art award ever offered solely to women figurative realist painters. The winner and, for the first time, a $10,000 runner-up award, will be named in 2023.

A total of $135,000 for 10 local arts and community-building programs 

Donations amplified by $578,000 incentive pool from Foundation and its donors PITTSBURGH, AUG. 15, 2022 – In a year dominated by economic uncertainty, regional nonprofits providing basic needs got a much-needed boost of operating support on Aug. 9 from the #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert online giving event. The 16-hour campaign raised $1.15 million.

Nonprofits to benefit from $532,000 in incentive funds and public donations PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022… Nonprofits that make up the safety net for essential human services in the region will get a significant boost Aug.

Eight projects focused on community revitalization have received a funding boost totaling $162,600 from The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County (CFWC). Awards include support for a small business center, improving access for people with disabilities and job training opportunities for youth.

The experiences of Black women, girls and femmes with mental health will be the focus PITTSBURGH, PA, May 24, 2022 – The first person to be awarded the Exposure Tongue River Artist/Activist Residency, a program of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Exposure Artists Program, is Jasmine Green.