Media Coverage | “Lives are on the line.” All-In anniversary event examines racial equity in Pittsburgh

by talia piazza | Apr 12, 2019 | Community News, Events, Media Coverage

By:  Bill O’Toole | Next Pittsburgh | April 12, 2019 | Read the full article “Today marks an important milestone on a long journey,” said Janera Solomon, executive director of the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, speaking at the venue on Thursday morning. Pittsburgh’s...

Media Coverage | Pittsburgh’s new Financial Empowerment Center offers free advice and education in underserved neighborhoods

by talia piazza | Mar 21, 2019 | Community News, Media Coverage

By:  Bill O’Toole | Next Pittsburgh | March 19, 2019 | Read the full article Some Pittsburghers grow up learning to make a budget and establish good credit. But in underserved neighborhoods, many people struggle to break the cycle of poverty partly because they...

Media Coverage | Pittsburgh offering free financial counseling at 8 centers

by talia piazza | Mar 20, 2019 | Community News, Media Coverage

By: Bob Bauder, Trib Live | Read the full article Pittsburgh residents can receive free help with financial problems at eight locations through a program announced Monday by the city and nonprofit organization Neighborhood Allies. Residents can receive one-on-one...

Media Coverage | Pittsburgh Launching Financial Empowerment Center Initiative

by talia piazza | Mar 18, 2019 | Community News, Media Coverage

Published: 03.18.2019 Contact: Timothy McNulty Communications Director Mayor 412-660-1999 timothy.mcnulty@pittsburghpa.gov Pittsburgh Launching Financial Empowerment Center Initiative PITTSBURGH, PA (March 18, 2019) The City of Pittsburgh in partnership with...

Media Coverage | Community Organizations In Pittsburgh Receive Funding Through The Citi Foundation and Lisc to Help Train Workers For Growing Job Sectors

by talia piazza | Mar 7, 2019 | Community News, Media Coverage

Two local nonprofits will use $380,000 in grants to help displaced workers prepare for skilled positions in universities and technology PITTSBURGH – The Citi Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) today announced new funding through the...

Media Coverage | Community-based organizations across the U.S. receive $10 million through the Citi Foundation and LISC to help train American workers for growing job sectors

by talia piazza | Feb 20, 2019 | Community News, Media Coverage

40 nonprofits, including Oakland Planning and Development and Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania will expand their work to provide 10,000 displaced workers with the skills and training needed to compete for jobs in growing sectors including health care,...