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Three Nonprofits: Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh, North Side Common Ministries, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

I’m excited to post our second post in the “Three Nonprofits” series. Each week we feature a Pittsburgher and three of the nonprofit organizations that they think are important. Have three favorite nonprofit organizations that you would like to share? Click here to submit your list.

I’m exited to share this weeks post- Sue is an incredible force in Pittsburgh both online and off. She has been blogging longer than I have! Make sure to check out her blog – Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents.

Meet Sue Kerr you can follow here on Twitter @pghlesbian24

Sue’s favorite thing about Pittsburgh is… This is my hometown.

Sue’s Three Favorite Nonprofits are…

Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh @GLCCPgh
Since 1981, the GLCC has been supporting the LGBT community and it continues to flourish as an all-volunteer organization. I met my partner Laura at the GLCC along with many of my dear friends. What resonates with me is the fact that almost every young adult involved as a volunteer was part of the GLCC’s youth programs at some point – almost to a person. That’s a powerful statement about the impact a Community Center has on a community.

North Side Common Ministries
NSCM is an example of faith in action in a way that’s respectful & authentic. They are the largest food pantry in Western Pennsylvania – serving over 1,000 families.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank @PghFoodBank
Simply put, they meet the needs of our hungry neighbors with dignity and resourcefulness. My family is a steel mill family so the rise of the Food Bank is entwined in my family’s DNA (sadly.)

What is the best way to get involved?
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) is all-volunteer. The most pressing need is for volunteers to staff the front desk to keep the doors open and the phoneline answered. This does require an orientation and training. The second “best” way to get involved is to participate in an activity – attend the women’s social group, bring a dish to the monthly potluck, play OUTrageous Bingo, try our belly dancing classes or pick what strikes your fancy.

It’s a Tree Burning, Bluegrass Jamming, Shovel Riding Kind of Weekend in Pittsburgh

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Happy New Year! Welcome to our first weekend list for 2013. Lots of fun in the snow, or possibly rain for this weekend – regardless of the weather – here are some unique events to check out all around Western PA this weekend.

You can hear us live on the radio with the WDVE morning show most Friday mornings at 6:45 am. Here are the details and links for the events we discussed this morning.

Volunteer at the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank – one of the things we mentioned this morning was the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. Click here for more information on how you can volunteer.
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January Ice Jam January 11 & 12, 2013 Butler Days Inn, Butler, PA Huge Bluegrass Festival – a new band performs every half-hour FREE Facebook Page
Annual Verona Christmas Tree Burning Friday, January 11, 2013 7pm Municipal Park on East Railroad St. Music & Free Hot Chocolate Yes, the fire department will be on hand to keep things undercontrol	DSCN4891 (Photo credit: sdbrown)
Ice is Nice Ice Skating in Pittsburgh Last weekend for skating on Penquins Pond at the Highmark Stadium Saturday is the Mascot Skate at Schenley Park
Beaver County Shovel Riding Championships Scheduled for Saturday, January 12, 2013 (could be rescheduled if there isn’t enough snow – call 724-770-2060 to check race status) Old Economy Park, just off Route 989 in Economy 8am Practice Runs 10am Competition Starts Read more about the event in the Post-Gazette	Photo from the Beaver County Tourism Website
Franktuary – Now Open in Lawrenceville The owners of Pittsburgh’s finest hot dog establishment located downtown, Franktuary, have opened a new location in Lawrenceville Hot Dogs, fancy pants cocktails, beer and draft kombucha

Bike to Feed Families: Food Drive Delivered By Bike

This was sent to us by one of the organizers – not only do they have one fine looking event flier but they have put together a really neat event that shows off Pittsburgh and supports the Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank.

Bring your donations for the food bank and meet at the The Pump House (880 E. Waterfront Dr. Munhall, PA) then the group will hop on the bike trail and ride to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in Duquesne.

The ride is suitable for all levels of cyclists.

The food bank is most in need of:

High fiber cereal
Canned beans
Canned tuna & salmon in water
Canned vegetables
Diapers & toilet tissue

The organizers have requested that you not bring items in glass. This pretty poster was created by Joe Mruk.

Bike to Feed Families
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Meet @ 10am
The Pump House 880 E. Waterfront Dr. Munhall, PA
Facebook Event Link – http://www.facebook.com/events/478262415540271/

October + Fests = Perfect Fall Weekend in Pittsburgh

Happy almost October! Here is our weekly round up of events we share on WDVE – Fridays at 6:45 am. Lots of great fall activities for Pittsburghers of all age. This town has some great ways to put the FEST in Oktoberfest.

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Friday, September 30, 2011 5-8ish pm
FREE fun, food, drinks and more
Check out CANstruction with the Food Bank @ 937 Penn Ave. Artist work created from canned goods which are then donated back to the Food Bank.

Octoberfests For All the Rest – Art, Bikes, Dogs

Artobertfest – Saturday afternoon block party in Bellevue (1-5). Wine and gallery tour (5-8pm). After party at Bite Bistro (8-10pm).
Biketoberfest – Saturday on the Steel Valley Trail – starts at the historic Pump House, 5, 10, 20 and 30 mile bike rides
Dogtoberfest – Saturday, Southside works – fall fun for you and your four legged friend

A Few Steps Up For a Great View

This Saturday – Fineview’s Step-a-thon
Next Saturday – South Side Slopes Step Trek

Head of the Ohio

25th Annual Rowing Regatta held in Pittsburgh every October
Teams from all over the country will compete on a course that runs between the Point and Washington’s Landing
Open to the public to watch

RAD Days = FREE Fun for Everyone

Saturday – October 1
- Heinz History Center = Free Admission
- Riverquest
Sunday – October 2
- Carnegie Museum of Art = Free Admission
- Children’s Museum = Free Admission
- Mattress Factory = Free Admission
Tuesday – October 4
- PNC Park = Free Tours

Wood Fired Words

a new literary event organized by the folks who brought us the Gist St. Reading series
Author Josh Barkan, Braddock’s writer in residence will be reading
Pizza from the community oven
Saturday, October 1st, 7PM – 10PM. 5$. BYOB. Reading will being at 8PM.
UnSmoke Systems ArtSpace is located at 1137 Braddock Ave, Braddock, PA 15104.

Pittsburgh Ghost Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tours is back with tours scheduled every weekend in October
Tours meet at Grand Concourse and the Carnegie Library
$15 per person

Soup for You at the Empty Bowls Dinner

Image by cseeman via Flickr

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 bowls dinner).

Last year over 1500 people turned out for the annual dinner – read more about the 2010 empty bowls dinner here in the Post-Gazette and here in Pittsburgh Magazine – this article includes lots of great photos of the bowls too.

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Empty Bowls Dinner
Sunday, March 6. 2011
2-6pm
Rodef Shalom, 4905 Fifth Ave in Oakland