The Endowments welcomes Amy Gianficaro as Managing Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications. With 20+ years in journalism & 7 years at National Philanthropic Trust, Amy will amplify our grantees' impact across SWPA. Welcome, Amy! Photo cred: Joshua Franzos More: www.heinz.org/news-and-med...

7 days. 2 weekends. 1 spectacular new home. The 3 Rivers Arts Festival will expand its run from last year when it moves to Arts Landing in 2026. Photo credit: Lucy Schaly/Post-Gazette www.post-gazette.com/ae/art-archi... @culturaltrust.bsky.social @ace-innamorato.bsky.social

NEW EPISODE: What started as 20 women meeting to discuss environmental factors/women's health has led to 15 years of groundbreaking work by Women for a Healthy Environment. Exec Dir Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis joins Chris DeCardy on We Can Be, available on all major podcast platforms. #environment

Wonderful recognition for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in today's @nytimes.com! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a... #Pittsburgh #symphony

Kudos to the Heinz History Center on earning accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums! The recognition, achieved by only 3% of museums nationwide, reflects the History Center's commitment to preserving and sharing the stories of western PA: www.wpxi.com/news/local/h... #museums

New We Can Be episode w/ Riverlife Pres/CEO Matt Galluzzo. Riverlife has spent 25 years developing Pgh's riverfronts w/ a focus on quality design, accessibility & environmental integrity for our community & generations to come. Available on all major podcast platforms. #Pittsburgh #rivers

Something special is taking shape at Union Project! It’s transforming its 3,000+ sq ft Great Hall into expanded ceramics studios and exhibition space in 2026, responding to the community's growing passion for clay arts. Learn more and support the expansion: unionproject.org/ceramics-expansion

A win for cleaner air: Allegheny County Council unanimously approved an increase in air quality permit fees. www.publicsource.org/allegheny-co...

Newsapalooza returns Thurs & Fri at @pointparku.bsky.social & Pittsburgh Playhouse. Join national & local news reporters for 2 days exploring the future of local news, w/ a special focus on AI. Get tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/newsapaloo...

The Endowments awarded $1.1M in emergency grants to support food assistance as SNAP benefits have been delayed. Partners @unitedwayswpa.bsky.social, @pghfoodbank.bsky.social & @achieva.bsky.social are distributing funds to food banks, pantries & families: www.heinz.org/news-and-med...

Without reform, #veterans transitioning to civilian life will keep facing challenges. Most programs prioritize education, overlooking those ready to enter the workforce. This gap affects veterans & future military recruitment. Hear from Allie, a US Marine Corps vet, about the advice she received.

🎙️ NEW: Breathe Project's Matt Mehalik on how citizen science & tech are transforming the fight for clean air. From the Smell PGH app to 24/7 Breathe Cams, learn how community-driven data is driving environmental change. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #podcast #philanthropy #environment

This #VeteransDay and year-round, the Endowments supports solutions that improve veteran outcomes. Megan Andros shares recommendations to help @deptofwar.bsky.social & @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social strengthen military-to-civilian transitions. Read more in @starsandstripes.bsky.social: bit.ly/4mWRWhV

This #VeteransDay, honor those who served by listening to the Endowments’ Megan Andros on Beyond the Frontline from Coming Home Well. She discusses the military-to-civilian transition and how strategic philanthropy can improve outcomes for #veterans. 🎧 bit.ly/4nFxbYJ

17M #veterans are ready to work. But the federal govt spends far more on military-to-civilian education programs like the GI Bill than on employment transition—a gap we can’t afford. Read the Endowments' Megan Andros in the @ajc.com on why we must invest in veterans' futures: bit.ly/41LHzoB

According to GAO & RAND, there are 45 federal programs across 11 agencies designed to support veterans. Yet, many still struggle to find the right fit. Hear from one veteran how Institute for Veterans and Military Families' Onward to Opportunity helped her navigate life after service. #veterans

If you're looking to help or need assistance with food access, 90.5 WESA compiled this resource guide for where to donate & find food throughout the southwestern PA region: www.wesa.fm/identity-com... #SNAP #economy #FoodSecurity #FoodAssistance #FoodBank

This Hazelwood house, where playwright August Wilson once lived, has been beautifully renovated into 3 affordable housing units. Great partnership between Rising Tide Partners and Hazelwood Initiative: www.wesa.fm/development-... #AffordableHousing

NEW EP: Sarah Heinz House CEO Demeshia Seals joins Chris DeCardy on the "We Can Be" podcast to discuss leading one of the USA’s most historic youth organizations into its next chapter. “My dream for every child is that they understand there are no limits." Listen, like & share! #podcast

We were honored to co-host 2025 @heinzawards.org winner Byron Auguste, CEO/co-founder at Opportunity@Work, for a convening with some of our workforce grantees this week. Thanks to Byron for the inspiring dialogue & to our grantee partners for their dedication. #WorkforceDevelopment

“A postindustrial city with a thriving cultural scene.” That’s why National Geographic just named Pittsburgh one of the best places in the world to travel in 2026! www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-... @culturaltrust.bsky.social @alleghenycounty.bsky.social #Pittsburgh

@alleghenycounty.bsky.social's 500 in 500 initiative has housed 622 people & identified 568 affordable housing units in just over 500 days, exceeding its bold goal with a 97% success rate in keeping residents stably housed: www.wesa.fm/politics-gov... @ace-innamorato.bsky.social #AffordableHousing

Major clean energy win for the Pittsburgh region! Eos Energy is investing $350M to expand its zinc battery manufacturing in southwestern Pennsylvania, bringing 735 new jobs and relocating its HQ to Pittsburgh's North Shore. triblive.com/news/pennsyl... @alleghenycounty.bsky.social #CleanEnergy

CMU CREATE Lab goes global! The team behind Plume Pittsburgh now maps air pollution in 2,572 cities worldwide with @climatetrace.org, showing how emissions spread from industrial sites into communities. bit.ly/4ncSgrS #airpollution

You’re invited to the virtual Life Without Lead Summit. Your chance to learn, connect & take action for a lead-safe future in Allegheny Co. Hear from inspiring speakers & discover innovative solutions to eliminate lead & prevent childhood lead poisoning. leadsafeallegheny.org/events/life-...

The New York Times highlights Pgh research showing health improvements after coal plant closure. When the Shenango facility shut in '16: Children's asthma ER visits ⬇️ 41% in 1 month Respiratory emergencies ⬇️ 20% Cardiovascular ER visits dropped significantly

We’re thrilled to see Tim Smith, founder and CEO of Center of Life, featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times! His unwavering commitment to Hazelwood and the transformative work of Center of Life continue to inspire us all. Read the interview: www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

A win for Homewood! The Endowments was honored to join the community celebration marking the completion of Willie Stargell Field at Homewood Park — a major milestone in the ongoing Homewood Park Improvement Project. Photos by Joshua Franzos #Homewood #Pittsburgh #YouthFootball

This weekend, the Electric Playground event lit up Hazelwood Green — and Squonk stole the show! Thanks to Hazelwood Local and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for making this free community celebration possible. Photos by Joshua Franzos. #community #culture

City Theatre Company & Pittsburgh Public Theater launched a "buy more, save more" ticket offer through Oct 19. This collaboration, supported by RAD funding, represents the kind of creative partnership that strengthens our region's cultural ecosystem. Tickets: culturaldistrict.org/pages/city-t...

Solar Power = Savings The Cornell School District is expected to save nearly $2.5 million over the next 30 years by going 100% solar - the first public school district in Allegheny County to do so. Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy

Applications are now open for the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program, funded in part by the Endowments. Are you an artist, program or organization advancing the art of the African diaspora? This opportunity is for you! pittsburghfoundation.org/advancing-bl...

Major win! Three Rivers Waterkeeper & PennEnvironment secured a landmark $2.6M settlement with Styropek over plastic pellet pollution in Raccoon Creek. Company must now detect any nurdles escaping and pay fines for each 1 found. Could set the standard nationwide: grist.org/solutions/pl...

Honored to share the news that Corinne Connor from the Endowments has been selected for the Leadership Pittsburgh Leadership Development Initiative. We look forward to the insights and connections she'll bring back to advance our work across SWPA. www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

We deserve a future that brings economic opportunity for all & that doesn’t harm our environment or health. Leaders in the community lay out the benefits of working together to advance a clean technology future. Let’s get to work: youtu.be/OJVL-NqNesk @alleghenycounty.bsky.social #cleantech

Exciting progress in Downtown Pittsburgh! We can't wait for Arts Landing construction to be complete in spring '26.

Kudos to this year's Heinz Awards recipients! Your visionary leadership and commitment to positive change inspire us all.

The Endowments is honored to support the 5th annual Eradicate Hate Global Summit, happening Monday through Wednesday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...

The Endowments' President & @ace-innamorato.bsky.social call for bold leadership to position our region as a global hub for cleantech, clean energy manufacturing, & AI, while ensuring these advances protect health, the environment, & economic opportunities for all. triblive.com/opinion/chri...

Year-round culture for all! The Allegheny Regional Asset District RAD Pass is now offering free/discounted access to more than 2 dozen arts & culture orgs across Allegheny Co: www.wesa.fm/arts-culture...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Options include watching a screening at the ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival, checking out a new production of "MacBeth" at city parks or enjoying the Pittsburgh Irish Festival at the Carrie Blast Furnaces.

In a move to stop petrochemicals seeping into the Allegheny River, Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Appalachian Mountain Advocates have announced their intent to sue: www.alleghenyfront.org/three-rivers... #pollution #WaterQuality

The new initiative, which kicked off Monday, is thanks to a $11.5 million donation from Daniel and Carole Kamin announced earlier this year. The gift covers admission costs at the Strip District museum for visitors ages 17 and under, as well as school groups.

$94M in annual grantmaking needs a visionary leader: The Heinz Endowments is hiring a Director of Grants Administration. Build an innovative grants operation from scratch & shape the future of philanthropy in SWPA. Apply now: www.heinz.org/about-us/joi... #hiring #philanthropy #Pittsburgh

85% of Americans think govt officials care more about power than people. We're supporting research into civic distrust in SWPA. New series from RealClearPA explores how communities lost faith in institutions, & how we might rebuild it. www.realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/202...

Every kid deserves a safe place to learn. A new Women for a Healthy Environment report shows us: Radon testing is happening, but we need to act on results. Schools are identifying lead risks, let’s support them in remediation. Report & how to help: womenforahealthyenvironment.org/2025-state-o...

HIRING: The Endowments seeks an exceptional VP of Programs to guide our vision across arts, environment, economic opportunity & civic participation while leading a talented team of experienced program leaders. Learn more & apply soon: www.heinz.org/about-us/joi...

Pediatric asthma ER visits dropped 41% within a month of the Shenango Coke Works coal plant shutting down. New study results show how dramatically air quality improvements can impact public health, especially for kids. www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...

Kudos to Shanna Carrick, Film Pittsburgh’s new executive director! From leading festivals like JFilm and ReelAbilities to exploring new partnerships and tech efficiencies, Shanna’s ready to elevate the region’s cultural landscape. jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/meet-shanna-...

Out of an abundance of caution, residents within one mile of the plant should remain indoors, close all windows and doors, set HVAC systems to recirculate, and avoid activities that draw in outside air. (2/3)