Do you believe in the transformative power of art, creativity & design? Join the vibrant Endowments team as Managing Director of Creativity, and lead, inspire & collaborate with our grantmaking team in supporting creativity in the Pittsburgh region & beyond. Apply via PBR Executive Search.

Maxwell King, former foundation leader, community and environmental advocate, bestselling author and distinguished journalist, has joined The Heinz Endowments Board of Directors. Mr. King will serve an initial three-year term., marking his return to the institution he served as President for almost a decade.

We at The Heinz Endowments extend our condolences to his family and friends, and join others in recognizing his lasting contributions that continue to benefit the Pittsburgh community and beyond.

Jon Stewart and Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks were among the featured speakers at The War Horse Symposium. Members of the public were invited to the day-long convening to discuss the impact of military service with journalists, scholars, and government officials. 

The Heinz family and members of the board and staff of The Heinz Endowments are deeply saddened by the news of Franco's passing, and our hearts go out to his family.

The latest issue of h magazine begins with a special section that contains stories describing the challenges faced by children, youth and families as COVID-19 remains a concern even as restrictions are relaxed, and violence in schools and communities dominates news reports. Such conditions can be draining, but Pittsburgh-area organizations and agencies are fighting for a brighter future. Additional topics featured in this issue include voting access and public media as ways to strengthen democracy.