Heinz Endowments - In The News

Heinz Endowments to distribute $6 million to help nonprofits facing hardships due to federal funding losses

The Heinz Endowments, June 4, 2025

The Heinz Endowments has committed $6 million for the second phase of a special fund to assist local nonprofit organizations facing a range of challenges due to recent federal funding and policy changes.

Why military-to-civilian workforce transitions need federal attention now

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 27, 2025

The Endowments Program Director of Veterans Affairs Megan Andros penned this op-ed. Learn why now is a critical moment for federal attention to the estimated 200,000 servicemembers who transition from military-to-civilian workforce each year.

The Heinz Endowments awards more than $3 million in grants to support the Sarah Heinz House

The Heinz Endowments, January 16, 2025

The Heinz Endowments has started the new year by reaffirming its commitment to the Sarah Heinz House. The Endowments’ board of directors has approved two significant grants totaling $3.05 million.

Nonprofits, Philanthropy Create Infrastructure for Influx of Nearly $1 Billion in Regional, Statewide Clean Energy Funding

The Heinz Endowments, December 4, 2024

Organizations, philanthropy have worked behind the scenes to drive major funding inundation, making Pittsburgh region a key clean energy gateway for Pennsylvania.

Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh awards $1.2 Million to artists and arts groups

The Pittsburgh Foundation, December 3, 2024

Grants will provide general operating and project support.

Editorial: Casa San Jose groundbreaking opens new era of welcoming in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 14, 2024

During an election cycle in which immigrants have continuously been targeted by racist misinformation campaigns, a new welcome center from Beechview-based Casa San Jose will serve more than just its largely Latino clients: It will

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