Stories
People and their stories are at the heart of community philanthropy. In this section, you’ll find stories about how our donors, grantees and partners are working to help our community move from surviving to thriving. PDFs of our printed publications — including Forum, which was published through spring of 2021, and our annual report to the community — are available in the publications section.
Stories
Chantal Braziel: The dream does not die
Chantal Braziel has been awarded more than $17,000 in scholarships from Pittsburgh Foundation funds. Learn about her passion for opera and how the scholarships she has received have helped her pursue a career in classical singing.
Stories
The Ujamaa Collective: The Hill District and the uphill battle for expression
A local nonprofit celebrates and reflects on 10 years of fostering economic cooperation to benefit Hill District residents and artists.
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Alisha Wormsley: Envisioning abundance for Black artists
Alisha Wormsley sparked controversy in 2018 when she posted the words “THERE ARE BLACK PEOPLE IN THE FUTURE” on a billboard in East Liberty, a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood in Pittsburgh.