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From left, Elizabeth Baun with her son, Julian; parents, John and Betsy Baun; and daughter, Ava, have made reviewing the Wish Book together a holiday tradition.
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Required reading

Donor Profile: How the WishBook helps one family give together.

Scholarship awardees Rondell Magic Jordan, left, from University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and Sara Watkins, from Duquesne University School of Law, plan to combat injustices they have experienced and observed in their young lives.
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Justice for all

Among the many Foundation scholarship programs are several specifically for law students.

Amy Razem works with professional advisors to help their clients achieve their charitable goals.
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Amy Razem

Staff Profile: Development officer draws on for-profit sensibility to help financial advisors and clients advance charitable giving.

Exercise and social activities keep members of the Anathan Club at the Jewish Association on Aging engaged and healthy.
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No place like home

Foundation support builds strategies to provide services and support to seniors.

Past presidents Carol Constantine (left) and Paula Daily met in January to plan the Club’s year of centennial celebrations.
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Women of purpose

An endowed scholarship fund at The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County supports scholarships from a historic women's organization.

Jamillia joined the Program staff in 2017 to focus on education and equity related to 100 Percent Pittsburgh, the Foundation’s organizing principle.
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Jamillia Kamara

Staff Profile: The Pittsburgh Foundation's newest program associate is ready to tackle it all.

Jon M. Schmerling talks to a client in his office at Cohen and Grigsby, P.C.
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“First rate” charitable advice

Why advisor Jonathan “Jon” M. Schmerling connects clients to The Pittsburgh Foundation

Advisor Dave DelFiandra refers clients to The Pittsburgh Foundation.
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Listening matters: Advisor Dave DelFiandra

Dave DelFiandra often finds himself listening to people who want to help others through charitable giving.

Bryce Williams, an intern at the CFWC from Mt. Pleasant, serves Knead Café diners Sara Yohe from New Kensington and Jane Glenn from Lower Burrell.
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Food for thought

New Kensington pay-what-you-can cafe fosters "commonality"

Attorney and professional advisor Tracy Zihmer’s dedication to charitable giving is rooted in her personal commitment to help others.
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Planning with a purpose

An attorney's passion for philanthropy makes her more than an intermediary.