Announcing new Race + Disability programs.  A FREE webinar, Scraping by: Financial Hardship for People with Disabilities, and FREE virtual conference, Race + Disability: Continuing the Conversation, are now open for registration.

The Heinz Endowments is seeking a Data Specialist to help advance our vision of SW PA as a vibrant, equitable center of creativity, learning, and social, economic and environmental sustainability. Bring your talent to our supportive, creative work environment, and help us reach results-oriented goals through attainment, evaluation and communication of data. Enjoy an inspired, motivated team atmosphere and excellent benefits. A minimum of three to five years of experience in one or more of our focus areas is required.

The latest h cover story is about Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood and examines progress on the Hazelwood Green development and other work in the community. Additional topics in this issue include local responses to affordable housing, child care and mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic; an update on the Pittsburgh’s Cultural Treasures program; and an overview of the Public Art and Communities initiative.

A multitude of Endowments grantees played key roles in crafting the goals outlined in Pittsburgh Ma‌yor Ed Gainey’s transition team’s newly-released “Transition Report 2022.” Funded by the Endowments in partnership with The Pittsburgh Foundation, the report features input from more than 560 residents, as well as over 50 volunteer committee co-chairs, members and advisors. 

With deep sadness, members of the Heinz family and The Heinz Endowments extend heartfelt tribute to James ‘Jim’ M. Walton, following his passing on Ja‌nuary 2, 2022. In Oc‌tober 2020, shortly before his 90th birthday, Mr. Walton retired from the Endowments Board as Vice Chairman Emeritus, after a tenure spanning more than 37 years.

Need information or help in dealing with Covid-19?  See United Way's resource page on the subject.