Stories

The Jefferson Counts 2020 Census Campaign was first launched in February of 2019 with early support from the Foundation Grants Committee and the Collaborative Vision Council and with the understanding that an accurate Census Count would ensure essential resources,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...