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The Pittsburgh Promise expands eligible schools choice for students
The Pittsburgh Promise expands eligible schools choice for studentsPITTSBURGH, Pa., March 19, 2009 – All public and private universities and colleges in Pennsylvania will be eligible for students who graduate from the Pittsburgh Public Schools starting this summer, The Pittsburgh Promise announced today.
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Mellon Foundation grants $9 million to the Promise
Mellon Foundation grants $9 million to the PromiseNow businesses, individuals and families urged to help program reach its fundraising goal PITTSBURGH, Pa., February 26, 2009 -- The Richard King Mellon Foundation has taken The Pittsburgh Promise closer to its current fundraising target with a grant to the program of $9 million over the next three years. The grant will be paid in annual installments of $3 million.
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Media mobilize in support of the Promise
Media Mobilize in Support of The PromiseSpecial TV program, public service ads urge support for reaching June 30 fundraising goal Print, TV organizations promote need for community involvement with unprecedented collaboration and public service
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Benedum Foundation Awards $2.5 grant to Promise
Benedum Foundation awards $2.5 million grant to The Pittsburgh PromisePITTSBURGH, Pa., February 5, 2009 -- The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is the latest foundation to add its support to The Pittsburgh Promise with a grant of $2.5 million over the next five years. The grant will be paid in annual installments of $500,000.
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First UPMC/Pittsburgh Promise report card
The First ‘UPMC/Pittsburgh Promise Report Card to the Community’ Highlights First Year AccomplishmentsSpecial community briefing details progress in supporting education after high school and college retention rates
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Pittsburgh Promise receives gift from First Community Group
Pittsburgh Promise Receives Gift from First Community Group with History of Supporting Public EducationNational Council of Jewish Women in Pittsburgh Becomes First Community Group to Join ‘Committee of 100’
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Pittsburgh Promise applicant families eligible for help in completing tax preparation and federal financial aid forms
Pittsburgh Promise Applicant Families Eligible for Help in Completing Tax Preparation and Federal Financial Aid Forms United Way and NEED Partner with Pittsburgh Public Schools to Enhance College Application and Promise Scholarship Process
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