July 2026 Conference

The Jefferson Regional Foundation will be hosting a one-day conference themed Going the Distance: Progress, Partnerships & Purpose for nonprofit partners on July 16, 2026. This event will feature keynote speaker, Tamara Tunie, a Mon Valley native, alumna of Carnegie Mellon University, & acclaimed actor and philanthropist.

Registration for July 2026 Conference

The Unified Voices Award

The Jefferson Regional Foundation recognizes that collaboration is a key strategy to strengthen our service area and amplify impact. The Unified Voices Award celebrates partnerships between nonprofit organizations that work together to deliver meaningful outcomes in the community. This inaugural Unified Voices Award will be presented at the July 16 Conference and will continue to be awarded on a biennial basis at the Jefferson Regional Foundation Conference.

2026 Unified Voices Award Nominees

The Jefferson Regional Foundation is pleased to recognize organizations nominated for the inaugural Unified Voices Award. These nominees represent collaborative partnerships that are working together to strengthen communities and create meaningful impact throughout the JRF service area. 

  • AHN Cancer Institute, Duquesne Dukes Athletic Association, Clairton and McKeesport Youth Football Association
  • Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST), Maple Unified Student Academy (MUSA), Melting Pot Ministries, Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania
  • Beverly’s PGH, McKeesport Family Center
  • Carnegie of Homestead, Rainbow Kitchen
  • Cloverleaf Area Ecumenical Assistance Program, Global Links
  • Dragon’s Den, Maple Unified Student Academy (MUSA)
  • Duquesne University Center for Integrative Health, Clairton City School District, Mon Valley Initiative, Mon Valley Active Life Center, GPCFB
  • Food Assistance Match
  • Global Links, Western PA Diaper Bank
  • Heritage Community Initiatives, DFS Pgh, Allegheny County Housing Authority, GPCFB, Foundation of Hope, PA Career Link, MVI, Auberle
  • JFCS, Casa San Jose, Latino Community Center, Literacy Pittsburgh
  • Just Discipline Project, Pittsburgh Area Community Schools, Duquesne City School District
  • Mon Valley Initiative, Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Kindred C.U.L.T.U.R.E., Youth Opportunities Development, Pittsburgh Area Community Schools, Clairton City School District
  • New Evangelistic Ministries, Total Soul Salvation Ministries, and Pittsburgh Area Community Schools, Duquesne
  • STEM Coding Lab, Will Allen Foundation, Clairton City School District
  • The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Auberle

Finalists will be celebrated at the July 2026 Conference, and the recipient of the inaugural Unified Voices Award will be announced!