Stories
BRINGING GREATER CHANGE
Read about how our member organizations have leveraged the Collaborative to engage in meaningful partnerships, increase their own capacity, and bring about greater change in their communities!
Supporting Strong Executive Leadership in the Jefferson Area
Supporting the leaders of local nonprofits is always crucial but has been especially important since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as leaders are navigating rapid change and adjusting to new and emerging community needs. Funded through a grant from Jefferson...
Connecting Jefferson Youth Providers
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted the lives and patterns of youth and their families, particularly those facing low-income status. Local Out-of-School Time Providers who provide childcare, learning support, and other essential services have been tasked...
The Value of Collaboration – Highlighting Mental Health First Aid
Mental and Behavioral Health is a key priority area for the Jefferson Community Collaborative. The idea of a mental health first aid program was also the product of the Collaborative. The program, which was seeded with grant from the Jefferson Regional Foundation,...
The Jefferson Community Collaborative – An Origin Story
On a day in March, leaders and staff from community service organizations gathered to listen, learn and discuss ways to improve the quality of life in Pittsburgh’s South Hills and lower Mon Valley communities. They explored, for example, a Community College of...
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