Breakthrough Pittsburgh is a tuition-free, six-year academic program that is dedicated to creating a community of students that have access to programs and resources that enrich their knowledge, experiences, and skills. It is a vibrant learning community, where highly motivated students matriculate to and graduate from college, many as the first in their families to do so, and current college students emerge as leaders who are inspired to become the next generation of educators and child advocates.
The Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is a 501c3, independent Pennsylvania Corporation with the mission of conserving and caring for local land for the health and well-being of current and future generations.
We envision a resilient region with abundant green space that is easily accessible and recognized as essential to the quality of life for all.
Established in 1993, ALT has conserved almost 3,000 acres across Allegheny and Washington counties in over 30 municipalities. Strategic priorities include LAND CONSERVATION (protect rapidly disappearing green space for the overall well-being of the region), LAND STEWARDSHIP (manage and care for our conserved green spaces for perpetual community benefit), COMMUNITY CONSERVATION (empower communities through education, innovative programs, resources to create equity through conservation) and NATURE-BASED EDUCATION (foster an understanding of regional issues and solutions for current and future generations.
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.