WILL ALLEN FOUNDATION

🌟 At the Will Allen Foundation, we’re grateful to have dedicated board members like Paul Siefken, President & CEO of the Fred Rogers Productions. 🏫 With a passion for helping young minds grow, Paul wanted to expand his impact by supporting kids as they transition into thoughtful, responsible young adults. 💡 He believes in the power of mentorship and guidance during these critical years, and through his work with Will Allen, he's committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders. Together, we're helping young people thrive on their journey to success! 🚀 #YouthDevelopment #LeadershipMatters #WillAllenFoundation

We are excited to announce that Rich Thornton has joined the Will Allen Foundation team as the STEM Program Manager! A native of Elizabeth, PA, Rich comes to us with over 11 years of experience teaching robotics and engineering at a STEM school in Concord, NC. He is passionate about STEM education, believing it provides students with essential skills to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. In his role, Rich will lead our VEX Robotics program powered by the Eden Hall Foundation, inspiring the next generation of innovators throughout the Clairton City School District. This initiative will introduce K-12 students to various opportunities and careers in the technology sector, setting them up for future success. We are eager to see the positive impact he will have on our students!

💰📚 Our Will Allen Foundations students are diving into the world of financial literacy with Winning Wallets! The Will Allen Foundation has partnered with Goalsetter to provide students with access to the Goalsetter App, a mobile app designed to be fun and engaging with interactive videos, games, and quizzes that make learning about money a blast for CCSD students in grades 6-8. This after-school program equips young minds with essential skills in saving, investing, and responsible money management. Through engaging activities and hands-on lessons, participants learn how to set financial goals, understand the value of saving, and explore the basics of investing. #WinningWallets #FinancialLiteracy #Goalsetter #MoneyManagement #FutureReady #WillAllenFoundation #ClairtonCitySchoolDistrict

🚀 VEX Robotics is here for CCSD students! 🤖 Powered by the Eden Hall Foundation, our VEX Robotics Club lets elementary students dive into STEM by building robots, coding, and making new friends! They tackle hands-on projects, sharpen problem-solving skills, and gear up for thrilling competitions. It's all about teamwork, fun, and preparing future engineers! #VEXRobotics #STEM #Teamwork #WillAllenFoundation #FutureEngineers #CCSD

🎉 It’s moments like these that truly highlight the impact of the Will Allen Foundation! Our holiday giving program not only brings joy to those in need but also creates lasting memories and fosters a spirit of giving in our students. By engaging in meaningful activities like shopping with kids for the holidays, our students learn the value of compassion and community support. Every experience contributes to their growth and prepares them to make a difference in the world. Click below to support impactful programming like this: https://lnkd.in/e3yef_D7 #WillAllenFoundation #CommunityImpact #HolidayGiving #StudentExperience #MakingADifference

These 9th graders from The Neighborhood Academy are celebrating their certification in the Electrical Foundations Micro-Certification from Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy. They learned about different robots, why they are used, and how the skills they learn can be applied to future opportunities. Congratulations to these amazing students - and thanks to our generous donors who help us provide $100 Amazon gift cards to each student in recognition of this outstanding accomplishment! - with Will Allen and Shannon Lynch

Happy National Good Neighbor Day! 🌟 Back in August, our Students in Action group from The Neighborhood Academy had the incredible opportunity to visit Fred Rogers Productions and enjoy a delightful lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. A big thank you to Paul Siefken, Will Allen Foundation Board Member and President & CEO of Fred Rogers Productions, for the warm welcome and inspiring tour! Fred Rogers' vision of nurturing children's social-emotional learning through media continues to shine brightly. His legacy lives on in every episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and beyond. We're grateful for the chance to experience firsthand how Fred’s values are carried forward with innovation and care. Here's to spreading kindness and making the world a better place, just like Fred Rogers taught us. 💛 #GoodNeighborDay #FredRogersLegacy #Community

Students from The Neighborhood Academy explored ways to promote mental wellness and provide a safe space for those affected by suicide at yesterday’s Black Youth Suicide Prevention Convening hosted by NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania. A few of them even participated in a panel discussion! Thanks to our partners at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania for access to this impactful day of open discussion, support and resources.

Tomorrow, we’re bringing a group of students to the Black Youth Suicide Prevention Convening with our friends from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania. If you’d like to join us for a day of open discussions, support, and resources hosted by NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania you can use the link below to register for free.

Tomorrow, we’re bringing a group of students to the Black Youth Suicide Prevention Convening with our friends from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania. If you’d like to join us for a day of open discussions, support, and resources hosted by NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania you can use the link below to register for free.