Funded Projects from 2017
#100DaysofVisibility
$5,000 » ACHIEVA, 2017 100 Days project support
#100DaysofVisibility, a project of ACHIEVA, enabled self-advocates with disabilities to discuss and share the issues that affect them and their community.
350Pittsburgh Unite100
$2,500 » Thomas Merton Center, 2017 100 Days project support
350Pittsburgh Unite100, a project of the Thomas Merton Center, united climate justice and social justice to build connections and strengthen responses to important issues.
All-Star Smiles
$1,000 » Manchester Academic Charter School, 2017 One Northside project support
All-Star Smiles, a project of Manchester Academic Charter School, taught healthy oral habits to students at Manchester Academic Charter School. The 6-week oral health curriculum introduced and reinforced a new oral hygiene topic each week and also included a parent-teacher meeting so that the healthy habits taught through the program could be encouraged both at school and at home.
Beautification and Celebration of Arch Court Senior Program
$1,000 » Catherine Drabkin, 2017 One Northside project support
Beautification and Celebration of Arch Court Senior Program, a project led by Audrey Woods, engaged seniors at Arch Court and their neighbors in street-scaping workshops. Artists designed outdoor low relief concrete planters for seasonal plantings in the courtyard garden and street-scape. Community volunteers helped to fabricate and install the relief sculptures and a community-wide celebration showcased the project activities while raising awareness about senior living at Arch Court.
Belonging Artist Commission for “You Belong”
$3,000 » Bob Ziller, 2017 Belonging honorarium
Bob Ziller’s Belonging design was inspired by the ancient Sri Yantra designs of India, which connoted cosmic unity. I’ve given the old design a modern, folky twist. The background was made with oil pastels on tarpaper, and the lettering was made by cutting origami papers of yellow and deep blue. The “You Belong” lettering was inspired by a handmade font created by the artist Rick Bach. Selected for its artistic merit from nearly 70 finalist submissions, the design was produced as yard signs and posters freely distributed throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County in 2017.
Belonging Community Events
$1,600 via 4 grants » Casa San Jose, Northern Area Multi Service Center Refugee Resettlement, Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition & United Somali Bantu of Greater Pittsburgh, 2017 Belonging sponsorship
Belonging Community Events, a project of Casa San Jose, Northern Area Multi Service Center Refugee Resettlement, Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, and United Somali Bantu of Greater Pittsburgh, facilitated art-making that met the submission requirements for the Belonging call for art, directly engaging immigrants, refugees, and those who wanted to show their support for these communities in the greater Pittsburgh region. Building upon the concept and successes of Sprout’s 100 Days of US initiative, the Belonging public art project empowered artists and residents to advance their vision of a community that is one of the most welcoming and culturally vibrant cities in America.
Belonging Honorable Mentions
$1,700 via 17 grants, 2017 Belonging honorarium
Biking 101
$1,000 » Bike Pittsburgh, 2017 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
Biking 101, a project of Bike Pittsburgh, was an updated version of a bicycle commuting guide originally created in 2007 and catalyzed by a Sprout Seed Award. Bike Pittsburgh published a fully revised and updated Biking 101 and distributed 20,000 copies throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County in 2017 and 2018.
Brighton Heights Block Party
$1,000 » Emmanuel Christian Church, 2017 One Northside project support
Brighton Heights Block Party, a project of Emmanuel Christian Church, encouraged positive community interaction in order to help bridge the divide within the neighborhood. Building on past community events, the Block Party showcased local music groups, businesses, and organizations through a family-friendly event that encouraged all residents from Brighton Heights to take part.
Brothers and Sisters Emerging Digital Literacy Training and Career Enhancement Project
$10,000 » Brothers and Sisters Emerging, 2017 My Brother's Keeper project support
Brothers and Sisters Emerging (BASE) Digital Literacy Training and Career Enhancement Project, a project of Brothers and Sisters Emerging, prepared young African-American men for employment and training opportunities through peer mentoring, resume development, and interview skills training. B.A.S.E. obtained input from the young men in terms of the needs and interests through initial assessment surveys, peer mentoring groups, and training sessions. They also coordinated presenters to speak with participants about their experiences growing up in Garfield, the challenges they faced, and where they are now. Computer Reach provided 8 hours of Digital Literacy training over four sessions along with a digital literacy assessment.
Bus Stop Beauties
$1,000 » Autumn Williams, 2017 One Northside project support
Bus Stop Beauties, a project of Autumn Williams, brought a neglected flower bed at a Perrysville Avenue bus stop back to life. Since the City was no longer maintaining the flower bed, residents planted and maintained the flower bed.
Cinemagic in Troy Hill
$1,000 » Troy Hill Citizens, 2017 One Northside project support
Cinemagic in Troy Hill, a project of Troy Hill Citizens, enabled a neighborhood movie series to continue into its second year. The movies were shown using the Northside Sound System equipment at Troy Hill Citizens Park when the weather was nice and Provident Charter School in the early winter. Neighborhood youth helped set up and hand out snacks at the movie screenings, which focused on educational and environmental films.
Circles Zero Six Eight
$5,000 » East Liberty Development Inc, 2017 100 Days project support
Circles Zero Six Eight, a project of East Liberty Development Inc., helped ex-offenders rebuild their lives through community, employment, and self-empowerment.
College Tech Connect: Music Technology Dual Enrollment Program
$10,000 » YMCA Greater Pittsburgh, 2017 My Brother's Keeper project support
College Tech Connect: Music Technology Dual Enrollment Program, a project of the Homewood Brushton YMCA, partnered with Community College of Allegheny to offer an entry level college course designed to support young people of color ages 16-24, particularly those interested in music technology and transitioning into college. The program strengthened the pathway from high school to college by eliminating financial and other barriers for young people of color interested in music, media, and technology-related fields. The course, Introduction to Music Technology was offered in the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters and took place at the Homewood Brushton YMCA Lighthouse Teen Center.
Crafteroni and Cheese
$1,000 » Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, 2017 One Northside project support
Crafteroni and Cheese, a project of Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, was a 6-week program that taught basic cooking and sewing skills to middle school students. The weekly sessions focused on project planning, learning to use a pattern, fabric selection, cutting, and using a sewing machine to create a backpack or garment of their choice. Students also learned basic cooking skills, selecting fresh ingredients from a local grocery store and learning to use the tools needed to make 3 dishes that they could easily replicate at home.
E3: Engage, Educate, Empower
$5,000 » New Voices Pittsburgh, 2017 100 Days project support
E3: Engage, Educate, Empower, a project of New Voices Pittsburgh, provided training and engagement to enable young Black women and femmes to take a stand and effect local change.
Engaging seniors: Bringing Steps in Motion: a North Side Animation to a larger audience.
$1,000 » Catherine Drabkin, 2017 One Northside project support
Engaging seniors: Bringing Steps in Motion: a North Side Animation to a larger audience, a project led by Catherine Drabkin, brought the Steps in Motion project to a broader audience, specifically Northside senior citizens, and used it to collect stories about the history of the steps. Through a series of events, senior citizens watched the Steps in Motion animation and then reflected on how the city steps have been used over time. While younger generations work to maintain and repair the steps throughout the Northside, this project aimed to preserve the stories of this unique feature of Pittsburgh.
Establishing Connected 4 Community
$1,000 » New Sun Rising, 2017 One Northside project support
Establishing Connected 4 Community, a project fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, created a community group within census tract #2703. The group worked to help neighbors get to know each other and advocate for what is best for their community through meetings, newsletters, and community events such as a neighborhood BBQ. They also worked to make the neighborhood more visually appealing and connected with solar lights, outdoor games, and a community bulletin board.
Family Legacy Award
$1,000 » North Side Partnership Project, 2017 One Northside project support
Family Legacy Award, a project of North Side Partnership Project, recognized the achievement of a Northside family that exceled in academics, sports, and performing arts. The second annual event used a dinner to recognize the selected family, promoting their positive activities in the community and highlighting them as role models for local youth.
Fighting Fear While Building Bridges
$5,000 » New Sun Rising, 2017 100 Days project support
Fighting Fear While Building Bridges, a project fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, faught fear in the first 100 days within Latino communities in Pittsburgh.
From Ignorance to Action
$5,000 » A Jewish Voice for Peace, 2017 100 Days project support
From Ignorance to Action, a project of A Jewish Voice for Peace, spread solidarity and respect for the Muslim and refugee experience through canvassing, education, and community-building.
From Pantry to Plate
$1,000 » Infinite Lifestyle Solutions, 2017 One Northside project support
From Pantry to Plate, a project of Infinite Lifestyle Solutions, hosted food demonstrations at the Greater Allen AME Church as a way to provide health and wellness education in a fun atmosphere. Nutritionists from the community food bank helped plan the 6-week program, using food available at the food bank. A wellness coach or nurse additionally served as a guest speaker at each workshop to provide information on topics such diabetes and heart disease before attendees sat down to share a healthy meal together.
Front Door Campaign
$1,000 » Northside Common Ministries, 2017 One Northside project support
Front Door Campaign, a project of Northside Common Ministries, created a dignified entrance to the Northside Food Pantry through the installation of a sign, lighting, and new paint for the door. The professionally made sign was lit with LED bulbs in order to raise visibility and increase safety while the overall updates worked to maintain the sense of dignity volunteers and staff want all patrons to feel when they are there.
Global Minds
$4,500 » Global Minds Initiative, Inc., 2017 100 Days project support
Global Minds, a project of Global Minds Initiative Inc., combated cultural intolerance by linking high school age English language learners and native speakers.
Goats on the Hilltop
$1,000 » Allegheny Goatscape, 2017 One Northside project support
Goats on the Hilltop, a project of Allegheny Goatscape, brought goats to lots infested with knotweed to help improve the façade and make maintenance easier going forward. The selected lots helped create a nature path connecting Fineview Playground and continue improving the area where a new welcome sign was installed at the entrance of the Perry Hilltop and Fineview neighborhoods.
Grazin in the Grass (Old Northview Heights Reunion)
$1,000 » Allegheny City Historic Gallery, 2017 One Northside project support
Grazin in the Grass (Old Northview Heights Reunion), a project of Allegheny City Historic Gallery, brought back the tradition of an annual Northview Heights neighborhood festival featuring food, live music, and the promotion of peace in the community. This year’s event took place at Riverview Park and included a candlelight vigil for former residents whom have passed.
The Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence Women’s Empowerment Award Event
$500 » Black Political Empowerment Project, 2017 100 Days sponsorship
Women’s Empowerment Award Event, an event hosted by Black Political Empowerment Project, recognized women’s organizations and individual women doing anti-violence work in Pittsburgh communities. The event took place April 18, 2017.
Grounded for Good
$1,000 » GTECH Strategies, 2017 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
Grounded for Good, an event of GTECH Strategies, celebrated 10 years of GTECH’s impact in the community. The event took place on April 21, 2017 at the Heinz History Center and attracted an audience of 350 people.
Halloween in the Park
$1,000 » Troy Hill Citizens, 2017 One Northside project support
Halloween in the Park, a project of Troy Hill Citizens, provided a safe place for youth to trick or treat and encouraged other community members to participate by handing out treats, helping to decorate, working the refreshment/grill station, and enjoying the Halloween-themed movies and music. Hygiene packs were also distributed by Troy Hill Citizens and children had the opportunity to win educational items in a raffle.
Harbison Ave. Little Free Library
$1,000 » Sarah Steers, 2017 One Northside project support
Harbison Ave. Little Free Library, a project led by Sarah Steers, made books more easily accessible to residents on Harbison Avenue who had a difficult time getting to a public library. The project built and filled a Little Free Library that was installed on Harbison Avenue, including books for all ages. The community helped to decide where the little free library was installed.
Helping Kids Dream Big!
$1,000 » Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, 2017 One Northside project support
Helping Kids Dream Big!, a project of Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, partnered with Tickets for Kids to enable low-income youth to attend cultural and sporting events. Local organizations helped to identify the youth participants and volunteers worked to provide transportation to and from the events in addition to providing snacks and t-shirts for the children.
Historic and Contemporary Congregations of Allgheny City/North Side
$1,000 » Allegheny City Society, 2017 One Northside project support
Historic and Contemporary Congregations of Allegheny City/North Side, a project of Allegheny City Society, featured a walking tour of the surviving religious congregations on the Northside. The role of religious communities was and continues to be a vital feature that adds to the quality of life for many Northside residents. The tour focused on the impact these congregations have had on past and present Northside life.
Hopewell Vikings Create a World of Difference
$4,750 » Hopewell Area School District, 2017 100 Days project support
Hopewell Vikings Create a World of Difference, a project of Hopewell Area School District, trained middle school students to be student leaders dedicated to maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment.
Hub + Spoke Sponsorship
$500 » Global Solutions Pittsburgh, 2017 Sprout Sponsorship sponsorship
Hub + Spoke Sponsorship, an event hosted by The Global Switchboard, brought the digital hub to life, highlighting the people, projects, and organizations that form Pittsburgh’s global engagement network. For the event, The Global Switchboard transformed the Ace Hotel gymnasium into a physical representation of the digital hub. Following the interactive portion of the event there was a formal presentation of the work of The Global Switchboard and a keynote address.
I Wish to Say
$500 » Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, 2017 100 Days sponsorship
I Wish to Say, an event hosted by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, invited people to draft letters to the new President of the United States. The public art performances took place in Market Square on April 28-29, 2017.
Infant Mental Health Project
$1,000 » MAYA Organization, 2017 One Northside project support
Infant Mental Health Project, a project of MAYA Organization, developed a new series of classes for parents that encouraged positive cognitive and mental health development in infants. The class curriculum was developed in partnership with Project LAUNCH, an infant mental health advocacy and education initiative. The classes taught new parents skills to reduce the effects of toxic stress in babies. Parents who participated were given MAYA Money that could be cashed in for baby supplies as an incentive to participate.
Irene’s Dream Luncheon
$5,000 » Bartko Foundation, 2017 100 Days project support
Irene’s Dream Luncheon, a project of the Bartko Foundation, supported single mothers of color in achieving the goals they set for themselves.
It takes a village to raise a child- Saving Our Sons and Daughters
$1,000 » Infinite Lifestyle Solutions, 2017 One Northside project support
It takes a village to raise a child- Saving Our Sons and Daughters, a project of Infinite Lifestyle Solutions, worked with youth at John Morrow Elementary School who had multiple suspensions or expulsions. The 8-week program addressed ongoing issues of youth violence and lack of respect for authority by teaching critical thinking skills to help resolve conflict. The project additionally had 4 parent workshops that focused on positive parenting skills and building relationships with school administration.
Let’s Cook
$5,000 » North Hills Community Outreach, 2017 100 Days project support
Let’s Cook, a project of North Hills Community Outreach, empowered families in Millvale to overcome food desert barriers through no cost Food Transformation Workshops facilitated by professional chefs, dieticians, and graduate students.
A Lot of Good Times
$1,000 » Fineview Citizens Council, 2017 One Northside project support
A Lot of Good Times, a project of Fineview Citizens Council, transformed a neglected and under-utilized parking lot into a community event space. The lot cleanup cleared away debris and fixed the pedestrian pathways between the street and the parking lot. Additionally, lighting was installed and trees blocking visibility from the street cleared to make the parking lot safer for the community to use for events.
Manchester Growing Together Garden/Farm is POWERED UP!
$1,000 » Pittsburgh Struggling Students Association, 2017 One Northside project support
Manchester Growing Together Garden/Farm is POWERED UP!, a project of Pittsburgh Struggling Students Association, brought electricity to the community farm to expand the offerings. The electricity enabled programming to take place all year around and in the evenings. It also helped the farm to expand it’s programming by having cooking classes for low-income families, artistic performances, and film screenings.
Manchester Native Plant Garden at Shelby’s Corner
$1,000 » Kente Arts Alliance, 2017 One Northside project support
Manchester Native Plant Garden at Shelby’s Corner, a project of Kente Arts Alliance, brought neighbors together through planting and caring for plants and trees at Shelby’s Corner. Monthly work days and volunteer appreciation events encouraged residents to help tend to the garden space, get to know each other, and collect donations from local businesses. Friends of Shelby’s Corner also worked to improve positive public relations for the neighborhood through community events at the garden.
Matching Funds for Neighbor-to-Neighbor Project Leaders
$2,500 » In Our Backyards, Inc., 2017 One Northside project support
Matching Funds for Neighbor-to-Neighbor Project Leaders, a project of In Our Backyards, Inc., made matching dollars within a $2,500 pool available for supported projects. This enabled Neighbor-to-Neighbor projects to leverage resources to extend or sustain the initially grant-funded efforts. Partnership with Pittsburgh’s ioby Action Strategist Miriam Parson assisted Sprout in connecting with project leaders and developing meaningful crowdsourcing campaigns for Northside projects.
MBK Digital Literacy and QUEST for Real Life Success
$10,000 » Will Allen Foundation, 2017 My Brother's Keeper project support
MBK Digital Literacy and QUEST for Real Life Success, a project of Will Allen Foundation, partnered with Junior Achievement to give African-American male high school students ongoing opportunities to develop and sharpen their skills related to job readiness, entrepreneurship, professional networking, and business planning. The project brought the Junior Achievement curriculum to students at Clayton Academy, Holy Family Academy, and Perry Traditional Academy in order to create, fine tune, and eventually launch their collaborative business ideas and solutions.
MBK Digital Literacy Collaborative
$50,000 via 10 grants, 2017 My Brother's Keeper project support
The MBK Pittsburgh Digital Literacy Collaborative focused on enhancing organizational capacity to integrate 21st century skills into established out-of-school-time programs for a primary audience of youth, particularly young men of color ages 16-24. The community of practice connected youth-serving organizations to resource organizations with demonstrated deep experience in mentorship, youth leadership, and/or digital literacy best practices. Grantees worked together as a cohort to share ideas through a series of 5 professional development and technical assistance sessions, develop case studies of high-quality program examples, and refine plans for future programming. The partnering organizations were: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Brothers and Sisters Emerging, Center of Life, Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation, Computer Reach, Focus on Renewal, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, New Century Careers, Will Allen Foundation, and YMCA Greater Pittsburgh.
Money Matters 2017 Financial Bock Party!
$1,000 » Quinerly Financial Group, 2017 One Northside project support
Money Matters 2017 Financial Bock Party!, a project of Quinerly Financial Group, launched an event featuring hands-on activities that educated youth on financial literacy. The event targeted Northside youth ages 3-18, teaching financial skills appropriate for their age group. High school students learned about financial aid, loans, and scholarships along with banking and budgeting while the younger attendees focused more on the concepts of money and saving using a savings jar. Parents additionally were given the opportunity to sign up for a 529 college savings plan during the event.
Mortgage for Men
$1,000 » Mission Commission, 2017 One Northside project support
Mortgage for Men, a project of Mission Commission, encouraged Northsiders to invest in their community through homeownership. The homeownership workshops featured a mortgage representative and a financial manager to help potential first-time homebuyers learn about the process and various resources that were available to them. The workshops additionally showcased the value in homeownership along with information on maintaining a property.
Muslim Ally Training
$500 » Union Project, 2017 100 Days sponsorship
Muslim Ally Training, an event hosted by the Union Project in partnership with the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh and Food Truck, was a dynamic diversity training that taught participants how to ensure comfort and convey solidarity with Muslims in America.
My Brother’s Keeper Evaluation Tools Development
$10,000 » Homewood Children's Village, 2017 My Brother's Keeper research
My Brother’s Keeper Evaluation Tools Development, a project of Homewood Children’s Village’s Research and Evaluation Team (RET), worked with My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) community partners to identify measurable outputs and outcomes that could be achieved through the collective effort of all MBK stakeholders. Specifically, the Homewood Children’s Village’s RET developed evaluation tools to support consistency across MBK goal subcommittees and gathered data for benchmarking and monitoring outcomes. RET’s preliminary findings were included in the MBK Planning Process survey.
North Side National Night Out 2017
$1,000 » Providence Connections, 2017 One Northside project support
North Side National Night Out 2017, a project of Providence Connections, was part of an annual national movement that focused on a community-building campaign, promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The North Side Night out helped to build the relationships needed for strong communication and a strong community through positive interactive. The event began with a cookout at Providence Connections followed by a community parade down Brighton Road to continue the festivities at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Woods Run.
Northside Lot Tenders
$1,000 » Northside Common Ministries, 2017 One Northside project support
Northside Lot Tenders, a project fiscally sponsored by Northside Common Ministries, mobilized volunteers through the California-Kirkbride Neighbors and Charles Street Valley Area Council to clear and beautify vacant lots. The project brought pride to the neighborhood and provided safe places for children to play through regular volunteer days when they tend to neglected greenspaces.
Northside’s Got Talent
$1,000 » Greater Allen A.M.E. Church, 2017 One Northside project support
Northside’s Got Talent, a project of Greater Allen A.M.E. Church, introduced Northside youth to performance art through voice, piano, and group dance summer classes. The program worked to overcome neighborhood strife by bringing youth together through the arts and a celebratory event where school supplies were distributed.
Ntosake Leadership Training Delegation
$1,000 » Bidwell Street United Presbyterian Church, 2017 One Northside project support
Ntosake Leadership Training Delegation, a project of Bidwell Street United Presbyterian Church, enabled three Northside women to attend the 2017 Ntosake Women’s Leadership Training in Kansas City, MO. This annual training focused on providing a toolbox of leadership skills that level up and build on what they have learned in previous years. The women then implemented these skills through their work with Northside youth.
Observatory Hill Business District Light-Up Night
$1,000 » Observatory Hill Inc., 2017 One Northside project support
Observatory Hill Business District Light-Up Night, a project of Observatory Hill Inc., highlighted the neighborhood’s business district with a community event during the holiday season. Light-Up Night took place at the 5 Corners of Observatory Hill, where East, Baytree, Mairdale Streets meet Perrysville Ave. Carolers and church choirs sang throughout the business district and Santa Claus gave out small gifts for children in an effort to bring vitality and attention to the businesses while also encouraging unity within the neighborhood.
Off the Street and Into the Kitchen
$5,000 » Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, 2017 100 Days project support
Off the Street and Into the Kitchen, a project of Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, worked to get ex-offenders off the street and into the kitchen through paid farm-to-table restaurant training.
On The Ground Pittsburgh 2017 Buhl Foundation Sponsorship
$5,000 » Grassroots Grantmakers, 2017 One Northside sponsorship
On The Ground Pittsburgh 2017 Sponsorship, a project of Grassroots Grantmakers, supported the annual conference that took place in Pittsburgh. Based on the theme “Resident Power Leading Neighborhood Change”, OTG Pittsburgh 2017 was a unique opportunity for funders and project leaders from across the United States and Canada to connect with Pittsburgh’s philanthropic leadership and grassroots community in an intensive shared learning experience. As a forum for engaging national peers and colleagues, this multiple-day retreat enabled the local philanthropic community to reflect on strategies for supporting resident-led change here at home, while also offering a platform for showcasing Pittsburgh’s most innovative people, projects, and organizations to visiting guests.
Opening Hearts and Minds: Connecting Old and New Stories of Immigration
$4,250 » Allegheny County Library Association, 2017 100 Days project support
Opening Hearts and Minds: Connecting Old and New Stories of Immigration, a project of Allegheny County Library Association, collected immigration stories from 5 recent and 5 long-time residents in order to engage the community in discussions around the implications of these experiences.
#PGHYouthVision
$5,000 » Bike Pittsburgh, 2017 100 Days project support
#PGHYouthVision, a project of Bike Pittsburgh, shared youth perspectives about the future of our region with policymakers and organizers through a media campaign, data collection, and a town hall event in Spring 2017.
Picture This!
$1,000 » Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, 2017 One Northside project support
Picture This!, a project of Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, taught basic photography skills to Northside teens through a 10-session photography course. Using the Northside as their classroom, the student photographers documented the exterior of many beautiful and significant neighborhood landmarks of the Northside: school buildings, monuments, playgrounds, bridges, churches, businesses and houses. The photographs of the students were professionally printed and displayed at a public event.
Pigeon Positivity
$1,000 » ioby, 2017 One Northside project support
Pigeon Positivity, a project fiscally sponsored by In Our Backyards, Inc., used the creation of public art to bring together Spring Hill Elementary students and elderly residents at St. Ambrose high-rise to decorate ceramic pigeons. The pigeons were mounted in public places throughout the Spring Hill and a scavenger hunt map was created to engage other members of the community in the project.
Pittsburgh VegFest 2017
$1,000 » Justice for Animals, 2017 One Northside project support
Pittsburgh VegFest 2017, a project of Justice for Animals, brought together local food vendors and animal welfare organizations through a family friendly outdoor festival at Allegheny Commons Park. This free event had hands-on activities for kids, including a bounce house, henna and face painting, and projects with Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.
The Portrait Project: Faces From Within
$5,000 » New Sun Rising, 2017 100 Days project support
The Portrait Project: Faces From Within, a project fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, documented prisoner stories about systemic injustice and the lack of adequate health care at Fayette SCI.
P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Annual Gathering for Loss Loved Ones to Stop the Violence
$1,000 » PROMISE Protecting and Restoring the Order of Mankind with the Initiative to Serving Elders, 2017 One Northside project support
P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Annual Gathering for Loss Loved Ones - Stop the Violence, a project of Protecting and Restoring the Order of Mankind with the Initiative to Serving Elders (PROMISE), was an event that enabled Northsiders to speak out about youth violence and conflict resolution. Positive speakers inspired attendees to work together along with law enforcement to make the community safer. Those who had lost loves ones to violence also shared their stories as a way to remember them and encouraged others that there are better ways to resolve conflict than violence.
Promoting Community Gardening and Healthy Eating
$1,000 » The Pittsburgh Project, 2017 One Northside project support
Promoting Community Gardening and Healthy Eating, a project of The Pittsburgh Project, brought awareness to Ballfield Farm by painting a mural on the side of the farm’s storage shed that included the Ballfield Farm logo. The project increased the farm’s profile in the neighborhood, promoting a community resource where food is grown collectively.
Prototype Workshop Series
$5,000 » New Sun Rising, 2017 100 Days project support
Prototype Workshop Series, a project fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, broke down gendered stereotypes through feminist workshops in making, engineering, self-advocacy, and more.
Provident Charter School Indoor Garden
$1,000 » Provident Charter School, 2017 One Northside project support
Provident Charter School Indoor Garden, a project of Provident Charter School, brought an indoor garden at the school to life with soil, plants, lighting, and gardening supplies. The project not only taught students about gardening but also harvesting, cleaning, preparing, and eating produce throughout the school year.
Reach Out and Read comes to the Northside!
$1,000 » Allegheny Clinic, 2017 One Northside project support
Reach Out and Read comes to the Northside!, a project of Allegheny Clinic Pediatrics, brought the Reach Out and Read program to the Pediatric Alliance – Allegheny office. Reach Out and Read was a national program that worked to prepare the youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. The pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners advised parents to read frequently to their children and, at the same time, distributed free, brand-new, developmentally- and culturally-appropriate books to children from 6 months through 5 years of age at each regular checkup.
Rediscovering Four North Side Neighborhoods
$1,000 » Allegheny City Society, 2017 One Northside project support
Rediscovering Four North Side Neighborhoods, a project of Allegheny City Society, created walking tours for four Northside neighborhoods focusing on each ones’ distinct pattern of historical development and transformation. The tours looked at both the origins of the communities and how they adapted to change in the broader history of the region. G-Tech walking tour brochures were incorporated into the tours to encourage participants to explore more of the neighborhoods on their own.
Reel Q Presents: Reel Stories “The Freedom to Marry”
$500 » Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Society, 2017 100 Days sponsorship
Reel Q Presents: Reel Stories “The Freedom to Marry”, an event hosted by the Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Society, was a free screening of “Freedom to Marry”, a film which documented the course of marriage equality follwoing Supreme Court historic ruling. The screening took place on 1/20/2017.
Remake Learning Days 2017 Sponsorships
$4,500 via 9 grants, 2017 Remake Learning sponsorship
Remake Learning Days, May 15-26, 2017, was a celebration of activities and events showcasing everything that makes the Pittsburgh region a recognized national leader in innovative teaching and learning. Remake Learning Days focused on giving everyone the opportunity to experience the future of learning, right here in the Pittsburgh region. Members of the Remake Learning Network created future-ready, hands-on, relevant and engaging educational experiences for kids and their families, caregivers and educators in greater Pittsburgh, West Virginia, and beyond. Over 150 events at schools, museums, libraries, afterschool centers, universities, media centers, tech startups, and more, were free and open for the public to explore.
Renovating Community Bridges
$5,000 » Amizade Global Service-Learning, 2017 100 Days project support
Renovating Community Bridges, a project of Amizade Global Service-Learning, linked urban and rural communities in Western Pennsylvania through youth and young adult dialogue, exchange, and service.
Repairing Youth Police Relations
$5,000 » Carnegie Mellon University, 2017 100 Days project support
Repairing Youth Police Relations, a project of Carnegie Mellon University, worked to improve relationships between youth and police through dialogue and creative expression.
Reporting on the Effects of the New Administration
$5,000 » PublicSource, 2017 100 Days project support
Reporting on the Effects of the New Administration, a project of PublicSource, published articles on the effects of federal policies on the Pittsburgh region, including healthcare, immigration, education, and economics.
Ryan Arts Digital Literacy Labs and Coding Club
$10,000 » Focus on Renewal, 2017 My Brother's Keeper project support
Ryan Arts Digital Literacy Labs and Coding Club, a project of Focus on Renewal, hosted a weekly Youth Coding Club that focused on building webpages and websites while also providing independent digital literacy lab hours where youth could participate in both structured guided lessons and open lab hours with a Digital Labs Tutor. The new Digital Literacy Lab helped serve more community members by providing free computer skill and media workshops along with easy access to resources needed to apply for jobs.
Save the Earth… Sew a Button
$1,000 » Emmanuel Christian Church, 2017 One Northside project support
Save the Earth… Sew a Button, a project of Emmanuel Christian Church, taught sewing to Northsiders to help cut down on textile waste. Sewing classes were organized with local youth service providers and churches, using clothes with missing buttons to not only help Northsiders learn a new skill but to also save the garments from being thrown away.
Shattered Glass Podcast
$2,200 » New Sun Rising, 2017 100 Days project support
Shattered Glass Podcast, a project of New Sun Rising, told the stories of extraordinary women breaking the glass ceiling.
She Runs SWPA
$4,750 » Women and Girls Foundation, 2017 100 Days project support
She Runs SWPA, a project of the Women and Girls Foundation, empowered women to run for local office through coalition-building, grassroots outreach, and demystification of the political process.
Skills To Live By
$10,000 » Center of Life, 2017 My Brother's Keeper project support
Skills To Live By, a project of Center of Life, worked with New Century Careers to better address 21st century job training in Hazelwood. Center of Life and New Century Careers partnered to develop effective marketing, recruitment, and easily accessible skills training tailored to high school students, recent graduates, and young men in Hazelwood. Eligible youth were enrolled in New Century Careers’ M2K Quick-Train machinist training program, a time-shortened pre-apprenticeship program that offered classroom and hands-on machining training to prepare trainees for entry-level positions in precision machining.
The Soil Superheroes
$5,000 » New Sun Rising, 2017 100 Days project support
The Soil Superheroes, a project fiscally sponsored by New Sun Rising, investigated soil lead levels in Homewood through youth-led exploration and research.
Spring Hill Reading Celebration
$1,000 » His Place Community Center, 2017 One Northside project support
Spring Hill Reading Celebration, a project of His Place Community Center, celebrated reading with families at Spring Hill Elementary. Students received free books and were able to participate in book-related crafts and reading games. Parents received information about the importance of reading along with tips and games to encourage reading at home. Following the celebration, students were given the opportunity to earn more books throughout the school year by reading and completing book reports.
Standing Strong Together
$4,950 » Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, 2017 100 Days project support
Standing Strong Together, a project of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, equiped individuals with artmaking and engagement tools to advocate for reproductive rights.
Steps in Flux
$1,000 » Brigette Davitt, 2017 One Northside project support
Steps in Flux, a project led by Brigette Davitt, transformed the Fineview-Briggs Avenue steps into a visual experience through color, shape, and typography. Using forced perspective, the steps were painted to create a typographic puzzle that is simultaneously visible as an abstract mural. Additionally, solar lighting was used to make the steps safer at night and the adjacent picnic area cleaned up, with native plants used to landscape the area surrounding the steps.
Summer Hill Entrance Sign
$1,000 » Summer Hill Citizens, 2017 One Northside project support
Summer Hill Entrance Sign, a project of Summer Hill Citizens, brought together residents to create a welcome sign for the neighborhood. A local mosaic artist designed the sign and lead two workshops to teach residents how to make and glaze mosaic tiles. The community also assisted with the assembly of the mosaic and maintained the site where it was installed, which is highly visible to not only residents but also commuters passing by the neighborhood entrance.
That’s Us
$5,000 » Primary Care Health Services, Inc., 2017 100 Days project support
That’s Us, a project of Primary Care Health Services, enfranchised Allegheny County residents by establishing a network of grassroots change agents.
Transient
$5,000 » Northside Common Ministries, 2017 100 Days project support
Transient, a project of Northside Common Ministries, was a film that expressed the fears, ideas, and solutions of trans people in the Pittsburgh region.
Two Cultures, One Me
$5,000 » South Hills Interfaith Movement, 2017 100 Days project support
Two Cultures, One Me, a project of South Hills Interfaith Movement, gave refugee teens a voice through self-exploration, artistic expression, and public outreach.
University Avenue Neighbors and Friends
$1,000 » Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, 2017 One Northside project support
University Avenue Neighbors and Friends, a project of Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, brought together residents of University Avenue and Perrysville Avenue to clean up their street, plant flowers, and get to know each other. These small acts were a first step to creating a block organization, with the hopes of taking on larger projects as well as building strong relationships between neighbors.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Education Project
$1,000 » Ginger Underwood, 2017 One Northside project support
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Education Project, a project led by Ginger Underwood, educated the community, primarily women, on the Victims of Crime Act. The project empowered residents and made referrals to resources in the community, if needed, through a workshop series that focused on child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and conflict mediation training.
Video promoting positive things about Northside
$1,000 » Allegheny City Society, 2017 One Northside project support
Video promoting positive things about Northside, a project fiscally sponsored by Allegheny City Society, created a video showcasing businesses and residents on the Northside. This documentary-style video promoted the Northside as a safe and authentic group of neighborhoods with lots to offer for families from the perspective of a Northside resident.
We Are Glad You Are Our Neighbor Picnic
$1,000 » Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, 2017 One Northside project support
We Are Glad You Are Our Neighbor Picnic, a project of Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, brought together several local church communities with the members of the Somali Bantu community from Northview Heights and the Greater Pittsburgh Muslim Association for a day of celebration. The event featured an opportunity for each group to share its talents, music, food, and stories with their neighbors in order to build a sense of welcome. The Mayor also attended the event to show his support for building relationships between residents of different cultures and backgrounds.
We Speak Soccer
$5,000 » Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community, 2017 100 Days project support
We Speak Soccer, a project of Pittsburgh Soccer in the Community, forged connections between immigrants, refugees, and the greater Pittsburgh community through a mutual love of the game.
Who Will Survive in America?: A Panel On Police & Border Patrol Brutality
$500 » Thomas Merton Center, 2017 100 Days sponsorship
Who Will Survive in America?: A Panel On Police & Border Patrol Brutality, an event hosted by the Thomas Merton Center, was a panel that focused on the connections between border patrol brutality and police brutality with speakers who experienced each. The event took place on 1/23/2017.