The Heinz Endowments

The Heinz Endowments seeks a deeply curious, collaborative, & strategic Learning & Evaluation Officer who will serve as a connector & advocate in developing & applying tailored monitoring & evaluation methods, gathering impactful data, analyzing findings, & uplifting insights & shared learnings that support & enhance the Endowments’ evolving culture of learning & impact. Learn more about the role & how to apply: https://lnkd.in/dn7gaPBe Talent Citizen

Teaching artists bring their creativity & energy to learning communities throughout the Pittsburgh region, including cultural institutions, schools, churches & community centers. If you or someone you know is a teaching artist, please take note of this inspiring, informative & free event. Teaching Artists, Convene! Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Art Learn more/register: https://lnkd.in/e5kXK-5K

It was a heartwarming weekend at Sarah Heinz House. Students from the Sarah Heinz House robotics team worked on modifying & adapting battery-powered mini vehicles for children living with mobility issues. "There's nothing like a child learning robotics to see how their learning is impacting another child. That's what true community is about.” Watch more from KDKA-TV:

The Heinz Endowments is excited to be a partner & supporter of the City of Pittsburgh Workforce Hub. Government officials announced additional funding to expand apprenticeship programs & support disadvantaged workers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eq7X7YCt Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh; Partner4Work Pittsburgh; Community College of Allegheny County; McAuley Ministries

Hip-hop artist, mechanical engineer & Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grantee Damola Idowu uses hip-hop music to introduce Pittsburgh students to technology, science, math & entrepreneurship. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eV_CuZFM Photo credit: Toyz Electronics, Inc The Pittsburgh Foundation

The Endowments is honored to support Remake Learning’s first-ever (Inter)National Moonshot Grants. The 10 grantees have new bold ideas to make learning more engaging, relevant & equitable for young people. Learn more about the program & the awardees: Richard King Mellon Foundation

On Nov. 1 & 2, Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh will offer free eye exams, eyeglasses, hearing aids & dental services for adults & children ages 2 & older at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Doors open at 6 a.m. “Everybody comes together for one purpose: to help our neighbors & take care of our community.” Learn more from NEXTpittsburgh's Joyce Gannon:

Kudos to The Advanced Leadership Institute’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) 2025 cohort. The 31 individuals represent the largest cohort to date. The ELP is designed to address the unique challenges Black professionals face in the workplace. Learn more about the program & the leaders in the New Pittsburgh Courier: Danai Battle; Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank; The Pittsburgh Foundation

For nearly a decade, Tammy Murphy has been on the front lines of the fight to protect families from adverse environmental & health effects of fossil fuel extraction. From leading demonstrations in the state capitol building with parents whose kids were facing health issues related to fracking to her advocacy work with Make The Road Pennsylvania & Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania, she is a hopeful voice for communities & families. Listen to her conversation with host/Endowments President Chris DeCardy on the new episode of the "We Can Be" podcast. Download/listen/share on all major podcast platforms. Women for a Healthy Environment; Breathe Project; Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP); The Climate Reality Project; ReImagine Appalachia; Center for Coalfield Justice

Today, Oct. 29, is the last day to request a mail-in ballot. With the election only a week away, many experts suggest that if you have not already placed your ballot in the mail it may be better to drop it off. Here are the 10 drop-off locations in Allegheny County, courtesy of Talia Kirkland, MS: https://lnkd.in/e-aG4Kcq #vote