In a switch, Jewish Healthcare Foundation funding $500,000 for teen health
In a first, one of the grants—up to $500,000—will be committed to engaging community organizations and teens in messaging that promotes healthy behaviors.
15 Sep 2015
Buzzword Pittsburgh aims to expand young children’s vocabulary
The mission is simple: Expand young children’s vocabulary and conversation skills through talk and play about math, science and art.
26 Apr 2015
The Education Partnership brings school supplies to kids in need
There's a big gap between what students have in the classroom and what they need. In the Pittsburgh and surrounding counties region, 38,000 kids don't have basic school supplies--and the number is growing. From...
10 Apr 2015
Four top takeaways from Fast Pitch
Each year, eight to ten nonprofit leaders representing their organizations get on a stage in front of more than 350 people and make the pitch.
In three minutes or less they must clearly and compellingly con...
24 Feb 2015
NurturePA connects new moms with mentors–by text
“When moms are nurtured, they can nurture their children better,” says Kate Brennan, senior manager at NurturePA, an innovative new service designed to help parents better understand, track and support the deve...
16 Feb 2015
Free Codefest, Jr. helps kids learn to code while developing key skills
Open to children of all ages and no registration necessary. Coding is cool!
10 Feb 2015
Future City teaches Pittsburgh students to build cities and STEM Skills
At Pittsburgh’s annual Future City® competition, teams from 30 area schools built cities of the future—and made strides in building their own futures, too.
02 Feb 2015
Start with Art: PGH giving original art to area newborns
Start With Art: PGH is giving original art to Pittsburgh newborns, with the hope that an early introduction will turn into a lifelong appreciation.
21 Jan 2015