Our mission: To create an inclusive community in Pittsburgh for African American professionals of all ages; one that is realized across the nation. We serve employers in the region by improving their ability to retain and attract African American professionals and their families.
Foster Love Project (FLP), a Wilkinsburg-based 5013c, exists to show love in action to children impacted by foster and kinship care through the provision of goods, services, and support to ensure all children, no matter their family composition, will be treated with dignity and self-worth, so they are empowered to thrive.
The Foster Love Project Bag program was launched in 2014 by founder and current Executive Director Kelly Hughes, a foster and adoptive parent, to care for children in foster care and support kinship and foster families residing in western Pennsylvania and those within driving distance. Since its establishment as a 5013c organization in 2016, and thanks to generous partners and volunteers, Foster Love Project has supported over 17,000 children and 3,000 children annually through seven intentionally designed and critical programs.
Heuer House is a nonprofit faith-based organization in Glassport, PA with the mission to “Making a
significant positive impact in the lives of the Mon Valley Area young men, women recovering from
addiction by providing a transformational treatment experience through supportive services, counseling
and other provisional accommodations to lead to purposeful recovery and facilitate home stability.” Our
mission is to deliver comprehensive addiction treatment services in a safe and comfortable environment.
Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them. Trying Together works regionally (in Southwestern Pennsylvania) and takes its expertise and models to statewide and national audiences.
The Sugar x Butter Company is a woman owned custom catering company in the city of Pittsburgh; Delivering delicious cakes and gourmet food for events of all sizes. Sisters, Meredith & Christine Galloway, have had the privilege of working together to provide custom event catering for weddings, birthdays and holidays for years. GG’s Cafe is currently part of the signature brand, operating in East Liberty, serving up classic, homestyle comfort foods in the community.
MCAPS, LLC is a professional services company providing client organizations with Managed Services, Staff Augmentation and/or Consulting. The leadership team has strong credentials and many years of successful experience in the healthcare, commercial and government markets. Our Management Consulting and/or Professional Services areas include Construction Management, Project Management, Healthcare, IT and Telecom. MCAPS partners as required to ensure successful implementation of innovative solutions for your organization. MCAPS, headquarted in Pittsburgh, PA, is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) / Small Business by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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.