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The Pittsburgh Foundation Among Those Honored by ACTION-Housing

The Pittsburgh Foundation was honored with the Award of Excellence at the ACTION-Housing annual luncheon Sept. 9 at the William Penn Hotel. It was the first time the luncheon was held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

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Miles of Yarn

African American textile artist LaVerne Kemp broadens her impact in a new studio. 

Woman in conversation with two people in foreground with backs turned to camera. Women has dark, wavy, medium-length hair and is wearing a royal blue colored dress.
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Creative lift off 

How the Genesis Collective is shaping an arts community in Beaver County 

Outdoor stage with audience seated in folding chairs watching a production of Robin Hood put on by Public Theater's Public Unplugged.
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No limits

How a planned gift makes the legacies of beloved family members last forever 

Teresa Reynolds sits exhausted as members of her community clean the debris from their flooded homes at Ogden Hollar in Hindman, Ky., Saturday, July 30. (AP Photo by Timothy D. Easley)
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Support Resources for Residents of Flood-Ravaged Kentucky

The Foundation encourages those who wish to support the efforts of recovery and healing to donate to a few organizations/funds serving the affected areas.

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Growing pains

Batten Fund adapts to meet the needs of youth

Three men preparing food in a commercial kitchen.
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Strength in community

How Bethany Community Ministries is building up the people of Homewood-Brushton

Executive director of First Step Recovery Homes Keenon Mikell is standing on a sidewalk in McKeesport. He has long dreadlocks and is wearing a white hankerchief on his head, a blue jacket and is holding a drink cup in his hand.
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First step to recovery

How a McKeesport nonprofit is helping men recover from the disease of addiction

Young woman stands outside on sidewalk in downtown PIttsburgh. She has long, dark brown hair and is wearing a white shirt, tan cardigan and jeans.
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A perfect fit for philanthropy

Sadaka synced with New Philanthropic Leaders program