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Read our latest Collaborative news and explore our blog, which shares resources, highlights the work of our partners, and offers upcoming opportunities to connect with local efforts and enact change in the Jefferson Area.
Contributing to Community – Welcoming Neighbor Alliance

Contributing to Community – Welcoming Neighbor Alliance

In response to ongoing rumors and disinformation around immigrants and refugees in the community, Paula Kelly, Director of Whitehall Library, worked with South Hills Interfaith Movement, Literacy Pittsburgh and the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh to...

Collaborative Newsletter: November 2021

Collaborative Newsletter: November 2021

The Collaborative Newsletter is a great way for current and prospective Jefferson Community Collaborative Members to keep up-to-date with the latest programs, events and happenings within our 100+ community organizations. As the end of year rapidly approaches, we have...

Sign Up Now – Nonprofit Law 101 on December 9

Sign Up Now – Nonprofit Law 101 on December 9

Join us this Fall for a series of two workshops led by nonprofit experts. The first, led by Vision Council member, HSCC Executive Director and advocacy expert Dave Coplan will focus on when and how to engage in policy influence. Our second workshop on Nonprofit Law...

Introducing our New Community Engagement Manager –Danny Vereb

Introducing our New Community Engagement Manager –Danny Vereb

Please welcome our new Community Engagement Manager, Daniel (Danny) Vereb, who is joining us in late October 2021.  Danny is a lifelong Pittsburgher, a proud South Hills resident and a Baldwin Whitehall graduate who received a BA in English and Theatre at...

Collaborative Member Spotlight – Just Mediation Pittsburgh

Collaborative Member Spotlight – Just Mediation Pittsburgh

Welcome to our newest member of the Jefferson Community Collaborative, Just Mediation Pittsburgh! offers free, confidential, and voluntary mediation services to landlords and tenants in Allegheny County. Mediation offers benefits to both landlords and tenants in...

Collaborative Member Spotlight: Allegheny County Health Department

Collaborative Member Spotlight: Allegheny County Health Department

The Allegheny County Health Department is sharing an important reminder that getting a flu shot is more crucial than ever right now for all residents because: Symptoms of seasonal flu and COVID-19 are similar.The flu accounts for hundreds fall and...

Collaborative Organizations Respond Creatively During COVID-19

Collaborative Organizations Respond Creatively During COVID-19

Thank you to our many local organizations who have quickly developed creative new approaches to fulfilling their mission during COVID-19. We hope these stories will provide inspiration and positivity during this time of uncertainty in our community. ...

Jefferson Regional Foundation touts importance of completing census

Jefferson Regional Foundation touts importance of completing census

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census has been extended to Oct. 31. Jefferson Regional Foundation and Jefferson Collaborative are taking advantage of the delay by continuing to promote participation. On Wednesday morning, the...

Jefferson Community Collaborative Provides Nonprofit Networking

Jefferson Community Collaborative Provides Nonprofit Networking

Story by: Stephanie Hacke Take five minutes and get to know everything about the person sitting across from you. Who are they? What organization are they from and how can you two work together to make the South Hills even more vibrant? Welcome to speed networking –...

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