Founded in 1998, The Center to Prevent Youth Violence (CPYV) is an innovative and uniquely effective organization working to end the crisis of youth violence in America. CPYV develops focused and empowering public health and safety campaigns that promote the simple steps parents, kids and others can take to prevent violence affecting youth in their [...]
Posted: January 25th, 2012 under Nonprofit, Youth Development.
1911 Rhine Street, Pittsburgh, 15212
His Place will enrich the lives of children, teens, families and the homeless in the North Side of Pittsburgh through programs based on Biblical principles designed to meet their physical, educational, economic and spiritual needs.
Posted: October 3rd, 2011 under Faith-Based Organizations, Human Services, Nonprofit, Youth Development.
PO Box 16095, Pittsburgh, 15242
To teach, develop, promote, and encourage the sport of Curling; to develop youth and adult programs that lead to local, national, and international competition; to coordinate and develop interscholastic competition; and teach the sport to youth organizations as well as to interested adults by creating public awareness and appreciation for the [...]
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under Nonprofit, Youth Development.
829 Milton Street, Pittsburgh, 15218
Our vision is that our community of learners will be stewards of the environment.
Our mission is to educate students to be critical thinkers who value diversity and the environment.
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Posted: April 21st, 2011 under Education, Environment, Nonprofit, Youth Development.
521 Route 228, Mars, 16046
For 130 years, Mars Home for Youth (MHY) has been meeting the ever-changing needs of youth and families in crisis.
Today, MHY provides sanctuary to help clients heal from and cope with psychological and social trauma. Through the implementation of Sanctuary Model for Trauma Informed Organizations, MHY provides a safe and connected community [...]
Posted: April 14th, 2011 under Butler County, Human Services, Nonprofit, Youth Development.
307 4TH Ave Suite 500, The Bank Tower, Pittsburgh, 15222
Our BIG Idea
Entrepreneuring Youth addresses low academic performance and insufficient preparation for career and economic success by furthering the aspirations and natural talent of youth in economcially fragile communities through entrepreneurial learning and business creation. Entrepreneuring Youth ignites possibilities for young people.
The organization helps young people [...]
Posted: April 8th, 2011 under Economic Development, Nonprofit, Youth Development.
2934 Smallman Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, 15201
YouthPlaces ensures that underserved, high-risk youth ages 12-18, are engaged in quality after school programs within their own neighborhoods that are shaped by the community and youth leaders in order to develop the skills of youth and increase their opportunity for success.
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Posted: April 5th, 2011 under Nonprofit, Youth Development.
564 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh 15219
To prevent crime and violence by reaching out and providing opportunities for a better way of life.
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Posted: March 31st, 2011 under Education, Nonprofit, Youth Development.
10203 Country Manor Lane, Wexford, 15090
The mission of the Pittsburgh Youth Chamber Orchestra is to provide a chamber music and chamber orchestra instruction and performance program, and to expand training opportunities for young talented musicians, while sharing the enjoyment of making music with the community.
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Posted: March 22nd, 2011 under Arts & Culture, Nonprofit, Youth Development.
Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, 5370 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, 15217
To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life enhancing values through the game of golf.
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Posted: March 22nd, 2011 under Education, Nonprofit, Youth Development.