Expanding the definition of diversity to include those on the autism spectrum will open the doors to a whole new workforce. There is a population of individuals waiting for a chance to make a lasting contribution to a company, they just need someone to bridge the information gap. That’s where we come in. We’ll help you understand the ins and outs of autism and how individuals on the spectrum can be integrated into your workforce. https://autismemploymentnetwork.com/

We are excited to announce due to attendance that the Mutt Strut will be relocating to the Great Lawn at the North Shore on September 16, 2023. Join Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, PNC Bank, and a host of others as we celebrate our fabulous four-legged friends, and raise funds to train Service Dogs for our veterans in need.Of course, we’ll continue the great online event as well! Watch this page for information to log into our spectacular silent auction taking place online from September 13th – 16th!

#LightUpMBC shines a light on the importance of critical funding for Metastatic Breast Cancer research, also known as Stage 4, where the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Every weekend in October, #LightUpMBC Fun Runs will be hosted in multiple cities across the country.
There are several ways to get involved in a #LightUpMBC Fun Run:1. Register to participate in a race listed below, in-person or virtually. You have the option to participate individually, create a team, or join an existing team2. Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends3. Unable to participate? Make a donation to support MBC research

The Walk for PKD is the largest fundraising event for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), raising over $35 million since the year 2000. At the event, the PKD Foundation brings together patients, physicians, and researchers to strengthen the community for all impacted by PKD. When you ask your friends and family to support you and the Walk for PKD, 100% of each donation will fund life-saving research. https://walkforpkd.org/

The Pennies from Heaven Fund helps to ease financial hardships for parents so that they can stay with their children in the hospital. Whether it’s assistance with transportation, food, sibling care, overnight bags, or other expenses, the Pennies from Heaven fund was established to keep families together when they need it most. https://penniesfromheavenpittsburgh.org/

Life’s Essential 8 –Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association. Everything we put out at the American Heart Association is based on science.
We know that better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems.
o Key behaviors
o Key health factors
o Simplifies cardiovascular health so people can better understand and manage it!

Pittsburgh Heart Walk is Saturday, November 4 at Point State Park Register your Walk Team and find details at heart.org/PittsburghWalk

The Pittsburgh Irish Festival is Sept, 8-10th at Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Three Days of Celebrating EVERYTHING Irish: Arts, History, Patron Saints, Dance, Irish in America, Sports Economy, Language, Symbols Geography, Music, Tourism. https://pghirishfest.org/

Isabella Casillas Guzman, President Biden's pick to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), is the first Latina to lead the agency. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business. https://www.sba.gov/

Join Quantum Theatre for a return to the Carrie Furnace National Historic Landmark and kick off its 2023-2024 season with Shakespeare’s Hamlet like you’ve never seen it before. Rock n’ roll infused and haunted by the sins of the past, this telling of Shakespeare’s enduringly great play finds perfect connection to the present. Quantum’s Hamlet creates an amazing world of ambition, paranoia, and revenge. Join endlessly fascinating characters trying to tell appearance from reality.The show will run for two hours, with a 15-minute intermission.

https://www.quantumtheatre.com/hamlet/



SHOWTIMES August 4 – 27, 2023 | 7:30pm
A special matinee performance will be held on August 23 at 11am.
Carrie Furnace National Historic Landmark