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American Idol semifinalist Aaron Kelly probably has never met any of the 9,000 other students in his school, but he hopes they’ll vote for him when he performs tonight as part of the final Idol group of 12. 

Kelly, age 16, takes classes online as a junior in the Midland-based PA Cyber Charter School. His residence is in Sonestown, Pa. small town west of Scranton. 

“We’re so proud of Aaron,” said PA Cyber CEO Dr. Nick Trombetta. “He is a genuinely nice person, a good student and an outstanding singer who has sacrificed a lot to chase his dream.”  click to continue

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Please take a moment to learn about our newest participant in Together We Flourish, Adelphoi Village

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Adelphoi Village is a non-profit organization founded in 1971.  We provide an extensive network of community-based programs and services to over 800 children, youth, and families on a daily basis. 

We are a place where young people learn positive responses to life’s pressures and challenges.  

Adelphoi Village provides programs and services designed to guide each youth on a path that will provide meaning, purpose and value in his/her life.  Our continuum of care enables us to successfully meet the needs of a broad scope of clients ages birth to eighteen (male and female) including those classified as delinquent, dependent, mental health, and non-adjudicated youth.  

Adelphoi Village benefits and services are available to all children without regard to race, color, sex, disability, age or national origin. 

For detailed information on Adelphoi Village programs visit our website: www.adelphoivillage.org.

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The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is very pleased to be presenting two very popular fundraising events again this year.  Please join us for click to continue

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Would You Like to Learn More About Susan

January 10, 2010 Nonprofit News

There is a new page on this site called “Meet Susan”.  Some of you have asked about how I came up with the idea of Together We Flourish.  There is no easy answer to that question, other than to tell you a little bit about myself and the path that has brought me to this [...]

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Meet and Learn About Other Nonprofit Organizations in the Area

September 23, 2009 Goodwill Southwestern PA
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Does getting to know and possibly collaborating with other organizations interest you?  If the answer is yes, consider participating in this event.   I’ll be there!
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The Coalition for Working Families Annual Social Service Networking Breakfast will take place on Wednesday, October 21st from 9-11am at the Goodwill Southwestern PA Workforce Development Center 2600 East Carson Street [...]

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PA Budget Impasse Hurts Nonprofits, Children, Elderly & Needy

September 9, 2009 Nonprofit News
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   Contact Your State Legislators Now!     
The lack of a state budget is hurting Pennsylvania’s nonprofits and those they serve. Many nonprofits are starting to lay-off staff and cuts services.  As nonprofits begin to close their doors, thousands and lay-off staff, our children, elderly and Pennsylvanian’s with special needs will no longer receive the services they depend upon.  
At a time when public [...]

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Focus On Renewal Halts Four Programs, Cuts Some Services

August 31, 2009 Nonprofit News
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The Pennsylvania state budget impasse has created a financial crisis at Focus On Renewal (FOR), a nonprofit organization that this year marks its 40th year of providing comprehensive human services to the Sto-Rox community and beyond. Father Regis J. Ryan, Executive Director, today announced the immediate closure of four of the agency’s programs: Partners in [...]

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Should You be at the 2009 Nonprofit Summit?

August 10, 2009 Nonprofit News
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The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership and Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania presents the 2009 Nonprofit Summit!
When: October 1, 2009
Where: The Westin Convention Center 

Gain new insights and approaches to your work
Learn from national thought leaders
Network with colleagues
Give yourself an opportunity to renew and re-charge

We welcome individuals representing nonprofit organizations, large and small, as well as those in the [...]

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Fallen Police Officers Honored in Beaver County

July 31, 2009 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
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There is a very special event about to take place in the Beaver County Area. 
Fallen But Not Forgotten, a benefit concert, will take place on Saturday, August 29th at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland, PA. The event is being presented by Beaver Valley Chiefs’ of Police Assoc., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge [...]

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Diana Scimone is Presenting Two Great Workshops in Pittsburgh

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The first event will take place on July 31, 2009 and deals with Human trafficking and how to stop it.
Human trafficking and slavery happen not just across the globe, but also across the  street-including right here in Pittsburgh.  ”It’s the fastest-growing illegal crime in the world,” according to Diana Scimone, director of the Born 2 Fly [...]

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