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Pittsburgh Scholar House has secured $2.5 million in grants from the Henry L. Hillman Family Foundations and Richard King Mellon Foundation to develop 94 affordable housing units at 120 Cecil Way in Downtown Pittsburgh. In partnership with Beacon Communities, this project will convert a historic steam plant into housing, with 47 units dedicated to PSH Scholars and their families. This development is a significant step toward providing stable housing for single parents pursuing post-secondary education, while also revitalizing the city. “We are incredibly grateful for this generous support,” said Dr. Diamonte Walker, CEO of PSH. Read more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/epGjWSYb.

Opinion: Measuring performance actually promotes trust and accountability, while helping both funders and grantees do their jobs better, Eric Weingartner writes. Weingartner is president and CEO of the Overbrook Foundation. https://bit.ly/3AfmAj4

Don’t miss the Rock, Reggae & Relief concert on August 10 at Stage AE, benefiting Pittsburgh Scholar House. This exciting event, hosted by the Piatt Companies Family Foundation, supports our mission to empower single parents and their children through education and comprehensive services. Click the Pittsburgh City Paper article link below to learn more. We hope to see you rock out and support the single parenting students of Pittsburgh! https://lnkd.in/eBjCR7sd

Darren Walker, who broke the mold of big philanthropy leaders by virtue of his birth, identity, and ambitious grant making, announced his retirement from the $16 billion Ford Foundation. Many say he transformed the field. Alex Daniels reports. https://bit.ly/3WyVn3p

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Mark your calendars! Springboard Enterprises, the leading accelerator for women entrepreneurs, is thrilled to announce our Annual Awards Gala. It will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. For over 24 years, Springboard has brought together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and community members to foster an ecosystem of diversity and innovation. The Annual Awards Gala is a special opportunity to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of women-led businesses and support the next generation of innovative founders. Please save the date and visit our website (https://lnkd.in/eiWDTVZX) for additional details on registration, sponsorship opportunities, and our exceptional honorees. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Springboard, the leading accelerator for women entrepreneurs, is thrilled to introduce its inaugural National Trust - a remarkable group of leaders and visionaries who came together for our first in-person Trust Summit on April 23rd and 24th in New York City! Over the course of two engaging days, we had the privilege of welcoming these esteemed members and hosting thought-provoking discussions alongside Springboard's Board of Directors. Their invaluable insights, expertise, and passion for empowering women entrepreneurs were truly inspiring. The Trust Summit served as a powerful platform to align our mission, share updates on Springboard's impact, and explore new opportunities to drive positive change in the entrepreneurial landscape. We are deeply grateful to each member for their time, dedication, and commitment to our cause. Please join us in welcoming the inaugural National Trust and celebrating this momentous milestone for Springboard. Together, we will continue to break barriers and uplift women-led businesses to new heights. Sheryl Burke, Lisa Dallmer, Amy Davis, Mindy Grossman, Kathy Harris, Vejay Lalla, Linda Mintz, Vanessa Ogle, LaJuanna Russell, Karen Snow, John Stanford, Rochelle Stewart, Nneka U., Julia Varshavsky, Ph.D., Yasmin A. Thank you all for your unwavering support!