The Heinz Endowments
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We work to grow an exemplary, sustainable Pittsburgh region where everyone prospers and belongs.
The Endowments awarded $1.1M in emergency grants to support food assistance as SNAP benefits have been delayed. Partners @unitedwayswpa.bsky.social, @pghfoodbank.bsky.social & @achieva.bsky.social are distributing funds to food banks, pantries & families: www.heinz.org/news-and-med...
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The Endowments awarded $1.1M in emergency grants to support food assistance as SNAP benefits have been delayed. Partners @unitedwayswpa.bsky.social, @pghfoodbank.bsky.social & @achieva.bsky.social are distributing funds to food banks, pantries & families: www.heinz.org/news-and-med...
Without reform, #veterans transitioning to civilian life will keep facing challenges. Most programs prioritize education, overlooking those ready to enter the workforce. This gap affects veterans & future military recruitment. Hear from Allie, a US Marine Corps vet, about the advice she received.
November 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Without reform, #veterans transitioning to civilian life will keep facing challenges. Most programs prioritize education, overlooking those ready to enter the workforce. This gap affects veterans & future military recruitment. Hear from Allie, a US Marine Corps vet, about the advice she received.
🎙️ NEW: Breathe Project's Matt Mehalik on how citizen science & tech are transforming the fight for clean air. From the Smell PGH app to 24/7 Breathe Cams, learn how community-driven data is driving environmental change. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #podcast #philanthropy #environment
November 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🎙️ NEW: Breathe Project's Matt Mehalik on how citizen science & tech are transforming the fight for clean air. From the Smell PGH app to 24/7 Breathe Cams, learn how community-driven data is driving environmental change. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #podcast #philanthropy #environment
This #VeteransDay, honor those who served by listening to the Endowments’ Megan Andros on Beyond the Frontline from Coming Home Well. She discusses the military-to-civilian transition and how strategic philanthropy can improve outcomes for #veterans. 🎧 bit.ly/4nFxbYJ
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This #VeteransDay, honor those who served by listening to the Endowments’ Megan Andros on Beyond the Frontline from Coming Home Well. She discusses the military-to-civilian transition and how strategic philanthropy can improve outcomes for #veterans. 🎧 bit.ly/4nFxbYJ
17M #veterans are ready to work. But the federal govt spends far more on military-to-civilian education programs like the GI Bill than on employment transition—a gap we can’t afford. Read the Endowments' Megan Andros in the @ajc.com on why we must invest in veterans' futures: bit.ly/41LHzoB
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
17M #veterans are ready to work. But the federal govt spends far more on military-to-civilian education programs like the GI Bill than on employment transition—a gap we can’t afford. Read the Endowments' Megan Andros in the @ajc.com on why we must invest in veterans' futures: bit.ly/41LHzoB
According to GAO & RAND, there are 45 federal programs across 11 agencies designed to support veterans. Yet, many still struggle to find the right fit.
Hear from one veteran how Institute for Veterans and Military Families' Onward to Opportunity helped her navigate life after service. #veterans
Hear from one veteran how Institute for Veterans and Military Families' Onward to Opportunity helped her navigate life after service. #veterans
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
According to GAO & RAND, there are 45 federal programs across 11 agencies designed to support veterans. Yet, many still struggle to find the right fit.
Hear from one veteran how Institute for Veterans and Military Families' Onward to Opportunity helped her navigate life after service. #veterans
Hear from one veteran how Institute for Veterans and Military Families' Onward to Opportunity helped her navigate life after service. #veterans
NEW EP: Sarah Heinz House CEO Demeshia Seals joins Chris DeCardy on the "We Can Be" podcast to discuss leading one of the USA’s most historic youth organizations into its next chapter.
“My dream for every child is that they understand there are no limits."
Listen, like & share! #podcast
“My dream for every child is that they understand there are no limits."
Listen, like & share! #podcast
October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
NEW EP: Sarah Heinz House CEO Demeshia Seals joins Chris DeCardy on the "We Can Be" podcast to discuss leading one of the USA’s most historic youth organizations into its next chapter.
“My dream for every child is that they understand there are no limits."
Listen, like & share! #podcast
“My dream for every child is that they understand there are no limits."
Listen, like & share! #podcast
We were honored to co-host 2025 @heinzawards.org winner Byron Auguste, CEO/co-founder at Opportunity@Work, for a convening with some of our workforce grantees this week. Thanks to Byron for the inspiring dialogue & to our grantee partners for their dedication. #WorkforceDevelopment
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We were honored to co-host 2025 @heinzawards.org winner Byron Auguste, CEO/co-founder at Opportunity@Work, for a convening with some of our workforce grantees this week. Thanks to Byron for the inspiring dialogue & to our grantee partners for their dedication. #WorkforceDevelopment
A win for Homewood!
The Endowments was honored to join the community celebration marking the completion of Willie Stargell Field at Homewood Park — a major milestone in the ongoing Homewood Park Improvement Project.
Photos by Joshua Franzos
#Homewood #Pittsburgh #YouthFootball
The Endowments was honored to join the community celebration marking the completion of Willie Stargell Field at Homewood Park — a major milestone in the ongoing Homewood Park Improvement Project.
Photos by Joshua Franzos
#Homewood #Pittsburgh #YouthFootball
October 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A win for Homewood!
The Endowments was honored to join the community celebration marking the completion of Willie Stargell Field at Homewood Park — a major milestone in the ongoing Homewood Park Improvement Project.
Photos by Joshua Franzos
#Homewood #Pittsburgh #YouthFootball
The Endowments was honored to join the community celebration marking the completion of Willie Stargell Field at Homewood Park — a major milestone in the ongoing Homewood Park Improvement Project.
Photos by Joshua Franzos
#Homewood #Pittsburgh #YouthFootball
This weekend, the Electric Playground event lit up Hazelwood Green — and Squonk stole the show!
Thanks to Hazelwood Local and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for making this free community celebration possible.
Photos by Joshua Franzos. #community #culture
Thanks to Hazelwood Local and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for making this free community celebration possible.
Photos by Joshua Franzos. #community #culture
October 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This weekend, the Electric Playground event lit up Hazelwood Green — and Squonk stole the show!
Thanks to Hazelwood Local and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for making this free community celebration possible.
Photos by Joshua Franzos. #community #culture
Thanks to Hazelwood Local and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for making this free community celebration possible.
Photos by Joshua Franzos. #community #culture
City Theatre Company & Pittsburgh Public Theater launched a "buy more, save more" ticket offer through Oct 19.
This collaboration, supported by RAD funding, represents the kind of creative partnership that strengthens our region's cultural ecosystem.
Tickets: culturaldistrict.org/pages/city-t...
This collaboration, supported by RAD funding, represents the kind of creative partnership that strengthens our region's cultural ecosystem.
Tickets: culturaldistrict.org/pages/city-t...
October 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
City Theatre Company & Pittsburgh Public Theater launched a "buy more, save more" ticket offer through Oct 19.
This collaboration, supported by RAD funding, represents the kind of creative partnership that strengthens our region's cultural ecosystem.
Tickets: culturaldistrict.org/pages/city-t...
This collaboration, supported by RAD funding, represents the kind of creative partnership that strengthens our region's cultural ecosystem.
Tickets: culturaldistrict.org/pages/city-t...
Solar Power = Savings
The Cornell School District is expected to save nearly $2.5 million over the next 30 years by going 100% solar - the first public school district in Allegheny County to do so.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy
The Cornell School District is expected to save nearly $2.5 million over the next 30 years by going 100% solar - the first public school district in Allegheny County to do so.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy
October 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Solar Power = Savings
The Cornell School District is expected to save nearly $2.5 million over the next 30 years by going 100% solar - the first public school district in Allegheny County to do so.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy
The Cornell School District is expected to save nearly $2.5 million over the next 30 years by going 100% solar - the first public school district in Allegheny County to do so.
Read more: www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy
Applications are now open for the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program, funded in part by the Endowments.
Are you an artist, program or organization advancing the art of the African diaspora? This opportunity is for you!
pittsburghfoundation.org/advancing-bl...
Are you an artist, program or organization advancing the art of the African diaspora? This opportunity is for you!
pittsburghfoundation.org/advancing-bl...
October 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Applications are now open for the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program, funded in part by the Endowments.
Are you an artist, program or organization advancing the art of the African diaspora? This opportunity is for you!
pittsburghfoundation.org/advancing-bl...
Are you an artist, program or organization advancing the art of the African diaspora? This opportunity is for you!
pittsburghfoundation.org/advancing-bl...
Honored to share the news that Corinne Connor from the Endowments has been selected for the Leadership Pittsburgh Leadership Development Initiative.
We look forward to the insights and connections she'll bring back to advance our work across SWPA. www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
We look forward to the insights and connections she'll bring back to advance our work across SWPA. www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
September 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Honored to share the news that Corinne Connor from the Endowments has been selected for the Leadership Pittsburgh Leadership Development Initiative.
We look forward to the insights and connections she'll bring back to advance our work across SWPA. www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
We look forward to the insights and connections she'll bring back to advance our work across SWPA. www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
The Endowments is honored to support the 5th annual Eradicate Hate Global Summit, happening Monday through Wednesday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Endowments is honored to support the 5th annual Eradicate Hate Global Summit, happening Monday through Wednesday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
$94M in annual grantmaking needs a visionary leader: The Heinz Endowments is hiring a Director of Grants Administration. Build an innovative grants operation from scratch & shape the future of philanthropy in SWPA. Apply now: www.heinz.org/about-us/joi... #hiring #philanthropy #Pittsburgh
August 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
$94M in annual grantmaking needs a visionary leader: The Heinz Endowments is hiring a Director of Grants Administration. Build an innovative grants operation from scratch & shape the future of philanthropy in SWPA. Apply now: www.heinz.org/about-us/joi... #hiring #philanthropy #Pittsburgh
Every kid deserves a safe place to learn. A new Women for a Healthy Environment report shows us:
Radon testing is happening, but we need to act on results.
Schools are identifying lead risks, let’s support them in remediation.
Report & how to help: womenforahealthyenvironment.org/2025-state-o...
Radon testing is happening, but we need to act on results.
Schools are identifying lead risks, let’s support them in remediation.
Report & how to help: womenforahealthyenvironment.org/2025-state-o...
August 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Every kid deserves a safe place to learn. A new Women for a Healthy Environment report shows us:
Radon testing is happening, but we need to act on results.
Schools are identifying lead risks, let’s support them in remediation.
Report & how to help: womenforahealthyenvironment.org/2025-state-o...
Radon testing is happening, but we need to act on results.
Schools are identifying lead risks, let’s support them in remediation.
Report & how to help: womenforahealthyenvironment.org/2025-state-o...
HIRING: The Endowments seeks an exceptional VP of Programs to guide our vision across arts, environment, economic opportunity & civic participation while leading a talented team of experienced program leaders. Learn more & apply soon: www.heinz.org/about-us/joi...
August 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
HIRING: The Endowments seeks an exceptional VP of Programs to guide our vision across arts, environment, economic opportunity & civic participation while leading a talented team of experienced program leaders. Learn more & apply soon: www.heinz.org/about-us/joi...
Pediatric asthma ER visits dropped 41% within a month of the Shenango Coke Works coal plant shutting down. New study results show how dramatically air quality improvements can impact public health, especially for kids. www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...
August 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Pediatric asthma ER visits dropped 41% within a month of the Shenango Coke Works coal plant shutting down. New study results show how dramatically air quality improvements can impact public health, especially for kids. www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...
We’re inspired by Pgh’s response to support local public media. When federal funding cuts threatened 90.5 WESA & 91.3 WYEP, the community rallied to protect independent journalism. Pgh listeners donated >$500K, covering 70% of the $700K funding gap. www.heinz.org/news-and-med... @npr.org
August 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We’re inspired by Pgh’s response to support local public media. When federal funding cuts threatened 90.5 WESA & 91.3 WYEP, the community rallied to protect independent journalism. Pgh listeners donated >$500K, covering 70% of the $700K funding gap. www.heinz.org/news-and-med... @npr.org
It's #hireaveteranday! Our #veterans gain unique expertise from their service & sacrifice; this benefits our nation's economy & infrastructure & should not be wasted. Learn more about the Heinz Endowments' work to support veterans: www.heinz.org/strategic-ar...
July 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It's #hireaveteranday! Our #veterans gain unique expertise from their service & sacrifice; this benefits our nation's economy & infrastructure & should not be wasted. Learn more about the Heinz Endowments' work to support veterans: www.heinz.org/strategic-ar...
The Heinz Endowments’ Megan Andros joins Beyond the Frontline from Coming Home Well to discuss military to civilian transition and how strategic #philanthropy can drive better outcomes for #veterans. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4nFxbYJ
July 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Heinz Endowments’ Megan Andros joins Beyond the Frontline from Coming Home Well to discuss military to civilian transition and how strategic #philanthropy can drive better outcomes for #veterans. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4nFxbYJ
This holiday weekend, we celebrate our country's independence, which would not have been possible without the countless veterans who dedicated their lives to preserving our freedom. Here are four facts about our veterans on the Fourth of July 🎆⬇️ #4thofJuly #veterans #VeteransWork
July 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This holiday weekend, we celebrate our country's independence, which would not have been possible without the countless veterans who dedicated their lives to preserving our freedom. Here are four facts about our veterans on the Fourth of July 🎆⬇️ #4thofJuly #veterans #VeteransWork
You’ll for “shore” want to check this out! Riverlife has launched Shore Thing, a floating barge platform bringing fun to the heart of the Sister Bridges on the North Shore. Whether you’re into art, food, or just soaking up the riverside vibes, this is the new place to be: shorething.riverlifepgh.org
July 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
You’ll for “shore” want to check this out! Riverlife has launched Shore Thing, a floating barge platform bringing fun to the heart of the Sister Bridges on the North Shore. Whether you’re into art, food, or just soaking up the riverside vibes, this is the new place to be: shorething.riverlifepgh.org
The Heinz Endowments' Workforce strategy team is accepting grant applications. Apply soon: www.heinz.org/grants
June 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Heinz Endowments' Workforce strategy team is accepting grant applications. Apply soon: www.heinz.org/grants