VetPets of SWPA uses the power of animal assisted activities and business partnerships to empower veterans and first responders to regain control of their mental and emotional well-being by providing them with the tools and support to thrive.
Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania (PFWPA) provides service, support and education for those living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their families. All monies raised by PFWPA remain in Western Pennsylvania, and the support the 15,000+ people who have been diagnosed with PD. Parkinson’s is the fasting growing neurological disease in the world.
The Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1999 to support the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. Over the years, HCEF’s role in the community has developed and expanded to meet these needs. HCEF relies on support from community foundations, corporations, and individuals and receives no governmental funding.
The Stepping Stone Pathways is a non-profit organization that assist single parents in post-secondary education with a holistic two-generation approach. We a developing an affordable multi-family housing unit (for-profit) to house our students from The Stepping Stone Pathways so that they can graduate on time.
Assemble is a nonprofit organization and community space for arts and technology education located in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood.
At our core, our mission is to build confidence through making. By creating approachable opportunities for learners of all ages to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) based activities.
Community and Outreach
Located at 4824 Penn Avenue puts us right in the middle of Pittsburgh’s Friendship, Garfield, and Bloomfield neighborhoods. Assemble is proud to connect the children in our neighborhood with fun events and workshops to help kindle their interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Assemble is a space to generate and share ideas. To that end, we welcome people who know things and people who want to know things into our community. Whether it’s a workshop for kids on how solar panels work, or an exhibition using modern technology to recreate the experience of a local farm in our space, Assemble is dedicated to sharing more ideas with more people.
Headquartered in the Pittsburgh area, Bettis Brothers Sand & Gravel (BBSG) has a strong commitment to economic and community development in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Founded in August of 2017 by brothers John & Jerome Bettis, BBSG has quickly become an multi-million-dollar corporation within its first year of existence by being a pioneer in the oil and gas industry.
In our first year of operation, BBSG emerged as a prime (tier-1) supplier for the largest natural gas exploration and production company in the USA. Through a strategic partnership, BBSG established Integrserv LLC, a best in class, full service trucking & logistics company servicing Northeast & Southwest Pennsylvania, Southeastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.
We have continued our expansion in the second quarter of 2018, by offering new products and services that answer the question: Is it possible? Our innovative approach to improving existing problems have set us apart from our competition. Whether it’s working with Last Mile solution providers to improve efficiencies and reduce cost or building well pads and pipelines, BBSG holds the key.
Our rapid expansion in the industry earned BBSG “The Innovative Spirit” Award at the 2018 EMSDC Stellar Award Luncheon this past March. Through our strong partnerships, vast network of resources, and deep community roots BBSG has made great strides towards becoming a major industry player.
Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania (PFWPA) provides service, support and education for those living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their families. All monies raised by PFWPA remain in Western Pennsylvania, and the support the 15,000+ people who have been diagnosed with PD. Parkinson’s is the fasting growing neurological disease in the world.
