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Last fall we posted about the Pittsburgh Foundation Day of Giving. This is where the Pittsburgh Foundation put up $500,000 in matching funds to go to the organizations that received donations on the day of giving. We had a great response to our poll on which organization to support and donated money to Bike Pittsburgh. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 more
Yes, the Library with books – the actual Carnegie Library on Carson St. – which should not be confused with the bar named “The Library” which is also on Carson St. just a block away. The bar has drinks but not many books. On May 20 you will be able to drink in the actual library library – for their Deconstruction Party. A fundraiser more
Here is a tasty event for a good cause (we love good events for good causes). But first a little background – if you are a regular IheartPGH reader then you probably know a little about Braddock and how there has been some cool stuff happening in what is often seen as an abandoned steel mill town. If you are a newer reader – first of all hello and more
In honor of the prom reference – lets start with a little quiz. What is great about this month’s Pittsburgh Party for a Purpose? a) it is for a good cause b) you get to dress up c) you have an excuse to wear your old prom dress or for the gents – your old powder blue tuxedo d) you get to meet more awesome Pittsburghers e) all of the above The more
I am sorry that I didn’t get to post this sooner - there is still time to register! I am happy to spread the word about a great event to benefit a great organization – CHS (Community Human Services). Thanks to Ms. Mon for putting this post together. Come join your fellow Pittsburghers for “A Walk to End Poverty for All” March 26, more
On Sunday, March 6 from 10am to 2pm at the Double Wide Grill on the South Side you get all you can eat pancakes for $10 and your donation goes directly to benefit Tree Pittsburgh – an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the City’s vitality by restoring and protecting City trees. Why should you attend? Well, pancakes more
Sunday, March 6 is the 16th annual Empty Bowls dinner to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. This is a simple meal of bread and soup. Tickets are $20 per person but that includes a bowl that has been handmade by local artists and volunteers. (I think we made bowls in my high school ceramics class for the very first empty more
