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GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – Beverly’s Birthdays
“Families can feel isolated and alone and hope is powerful and intimate. We will not solve all their problems, but we want to get them through the next day. That builds their resilience to keep going. We want to be friendly, kind, and supportive. Those we serve are...
GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – 412 Food Rescue
In Pittsburgh, 412 Food Rescue prevents perfectly good food from going to waste. They were nominated for Excellence in Collective Impact during the 2021 GPNP Annual Meeting due to their ability to galvanize and mobilize the community around common goals. They...
GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – Crisis Center North
Crisis Center North’s mission is to empower victims of domestic violence, engage and educate the community, and break the cycle of violence. We know that nationally, during the pandemic, resources for victims of domestic violence were in the news often as many victims...
GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – STAT Inc.
STAT Inc. was nominated for an Excellence in Collective Impact award at the 2021 Annual Meeting, and for good reason. STAT operates differently than most therapeutic centers because their programs are “horse-powered,” centering on equine movement to optimize patient...
GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – Global Links
Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Links focused an estimated 85-90% of its efforts on international disaster response and just 10-15% on domestic resources. The Pittsburgh-based nonprofit had just started the process of completing their 2020...
GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
When the pandemic shutdowns hit, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (JFGP) knew the funding it raises annually to provide community services would be insufficient. So, they assessed needs in Western Pennsylvania across 40 Jewish organizations, gathered...
Nonprofit Spotlight – Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania
“As we recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, BGCWPA’s Bold Plays Strategic Plan charges us with reaffirming our commitment to uplifting the voices of the children, teenagers, and young adults who participate in our programs and services, telling the story...
GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – Sisters Place
"Nonprofits need to get to know each other, stay up to date with each other, maximize collaboration, and minimize duplication. It’s easier said than done, but this work is so much easier with a community of support."- Melissa Ferraro Sisters Place was nominated for...
GPNP Nonprofit Spotlight – Ray Nell Jones
“Saving the lives of mothers isn't an option; it is a requirement and a call-to-action plan."- Ray Nell Jones These are words Ray Nell Jones lives by through the organization she founded in 2019, The Allignment Chapter. The mission of the organization is to help...
Workforce Development Survey
Nonprofits are reporting difficulty with hiring and retaining talent. As government and for-profit employers raise salaries and offer benefits and signing bonuses, nonprofits struggle to compete. The nonprofit sector is recovering at a slower rate than for-profit...
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