R.K. Mellon Foundation and Arctaris commit $20 million to Opportunity Zones in distressed communities
“Private investment is the fuel of prosperity,” says R.K. Mellon Foundation Director Sam Reiman.
10 Mar 2021
R.K. Mellon Foundation announces plan to award $1.2 billion in the next 10 years. Needs your ideas
The largest foundation in Southwestern PA plans to spend more than $1.2 billion in the next decade to bolster prosperity and opportunity in the region and beyond.
28 Jan 2021
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10 Dec 2020
Spend $25, get $35 while giving 25 meals to the food bank with the Shop2Help Oakland Gift Card
Here's a creative way to help not only local businesses but also the local food bank. And you save money at the same time.
16 Nov 2020
Digital Foundry in New Kensington aims to be the model for economic recovery of Rust Belt towns
The Digital Foundry aims to build on New Kensington's illustrious manufacturing history, and position the town to benefit from the next wave of high-tech manufacturing.
28 Oct 2020
New program to place paid interns with Pittsburgh manufacturers to grow business and retain talent
“We know that smart, data-based support and interventions will be critical if we are to speed the recovery of key economic sectors such as manufacturing.”
21 Sep 2020
R.K. Mellon Foundation designates $15 million in emergency grants for Southwestern PA
Pittsburgh’s largest foundation steps up to add $15 million to support health innovation, struggling nonprofits and economic development in Southwestern PA.
14 Apr 2020
Pittsburgh foundations announce $10M Emergency Action Fund to make grants quickly to those most vulnerable
Preference will be given to those most impacted by the negative effects of the coronavirus crisis in Pittsburgh.
17 Mar 2020
Amgen and The Citizen Science Lab bring biotech learning to Pittsburgh schools
The program will bring expanded science education to "youth who need it in the neighborhoods that need it."
14 Oct 2019