Get ready for the next steps for our littlest learners. For parents and caregivers interested in learning how the preschool enrollment process works, we have an event for you. Join A+ Schools and Trying Together for an information session about early education options and how to assess or choose an elementary school for your child.… Continue Reading
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Pressley Ridge to Host 24th Anual Ice Cream Fundae Event Presented by Graeter’s Ice Cream
Currently in a $12 million capital campaign to raise funds for a new School for Autism and Deaf, Pressley Ridge serves more than 7,300 children and families each year through foster care, education and mental and behavioral health services. The organization’s signature event, Ice Cream Fundae, has been a tradition for more than two decades… Continue Reading
Help for Seniors, Youth Volunteer Opportunities and more at NHCO
NHCO provides HomeMeds screenings for seniors North Hills Community Outreach offers free HomeMeds medication safety screenings for seniors living in northern Allegheny County, north of the City of Pittsburgh. The screenings help seniors understand their medications, assess whether the medications are working for them, and keep track of medications. Trained volunteers meet with seniors and… Continue Reading
Sluggish First Quarter Raises Concerns for Year-Long Giving Outlook
While relatively little giving occurs in the first three months of the year, data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s (FEP) First Quarter 2018 Report shows some early warning signs for charities and giving. The Report, which looks at giving data from January to March 2018 and compares it to the same time period in 2017,… Continue Reading
A+ Schools 5th Annual Changemakers Celebration & Fundraiser
We’re five weeks from A+ Schools 5th Annual Changemakers Celebration & Fundraiser. Purchase your tickets today, before your social calendars fill up for June. Come out and help us recognize the great achievements of our students, parents, volunteers, and educators in Pittsburgh Public Schools. The 2018 Changemakers honorees are: Remake Learning, Changemakers Organization of the Year… Continue Reading
Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Changes Name to Literacy Pittsburgh
The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, the area’s largest provider of literacy services for more than 4,500 people annually, announced today that it has changed its name to Literacy Pittsburgh. The organization said that the change is accompanied by an increased breadth of services and ambitious plans for future growth through more partnerships and collaboration across… Continue Reading
CONTRIAC to Participate in Walk for a Healthy Community
It is time for the Walk for a Healthy Community on May 12th. I will be taking part by walking again this year and would like donations. All the money raised will be credited to our COTRAIC food bank account, which allows me to purchase extra food for our needy participants. To donate please contact:… Continue Reading