We're doing something a little special for Episode 159...

In continued celebration of Women's History Month, we're revisiting Episode 90, when Tressa sat down to talk about the Girls Supporting Girls Club with Carlynton School District's School Psychologist, Dr. Tricia Serdy, Carlynton 2nd Grade Teacher/Co-Founder of Freestore 15106 & Free Fridge 15106, Don Alexander, and Carlynton High School students and Club members, Alexis & Talia. Then in its first year, this Club was already changing students' lives by connecting them with each other, providing counseling and guidance, and encouraging them to mentor and support each other. This multi-generational conversation is a must-listen :)

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Original Air Date: June 3rd, 2023

In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, Tressa sits down for a lively chat with the VP of The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, Robert Tierney.

A native of Dublin, Rob has made Pittsburgh his home for more than 20 years and has affected positive change in Irish businesses, culture, and sports in Pittsburgh (including Gaelic football, which you'll hear all about...). Founded decades ago, the Institute works "in service to Peace In Ireland" and focuses on Pittsburgh-Ireland Partnerships, job training, two-way trade, cultural exchange, and Pittsburgh’s Irish Diaspora. ☘️

The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh: https://www.iiofpitt.org/IIOP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iiofpitt

Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association: https://pittsburghgaa.com/

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Tressa reconnects with the phenomenal LaTeresa Blackwell, who long-time listeners will remember from Episode 2 (!), when Tressa interviewed her and her husband, Michael. They are co-owners of Cafe on the Corner and have given back to their Northside community in so many ways.

LaTeresa continues to give and offer support...so Tressa welcomes her back to the show to catch up and to hear her story: Who inspired her? Why does she help folks in so many different ways? LaTeresa is now the Women's Shelter Manager for Light of Life Rescue Mission. And wait til you hear about her newest community endeavor...Get ready for one joyful, inspirational, and laugh-filled conversation.

Cafe on the Corner: https://www.cafeonthecornerpgh.org/

Light of Life Rescue Mission: https://www.lightoflife.org/

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Providing hope, inspiration, and encouragement to children with cancer and other life-altering medical diagnoses through the magic of photography. That's the beautiful mission of So Many Angels and Tressa has the joy of sitting down with Founder Matt Meiers to talk all about it.

Then Don returns for In Case Yinz Missed It - and this is one story for the record books. WE ARE.

So Many Angels: https://somanyangels.org/

So Many Angels on Instagram: @somanyangels

So Many Angels on Facebook: @So Many Angels

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This is one fun episode, if we do say so ourselves...

First, Tressa sits down for a quick chat with Melissa Laughlin from Blessed Home Project(Ep. 81) and Jaryd Boyer from Premier Youth & Community Center to talk about their fantastic orgs and how collaboration is key to building community. They're chatting at the Sewickley Community Center, where Jaryd is about to teach a self-defense class to benefit Blessed Home Project (Spoiler alert: Tressa will be taking part in that class...).

Then, Tressa welcomes Cami Teacoach, Founder of VolunTOTs, back to the show (Eps. 16 & 41) to catch up and to find out about the amazing event VolunTOTs is hosting in honor of their 4th birthday .

Blessed Home Project: https://www.blessedhomeproject.org/

Premier Youth & Community Center:

https://www.pyccenter.org/

VolunTOTs: https://voluntots.org/

VolunTOTs on Facebook here

Variety the Children's Charity: https://www.varietypittsburgh.org/

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If you want to hear all about generosity, care, comfort, support, and community...this episode has got you covered!

TheVA Pittsburgh Fisher House is a home away from home that provides a place for visiting families to stay - free of charge - while their loved ones receive inpatient medical care at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems.Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House is the nonprofit org that supports them. (And yes, this is all as amazing as it sounds.)

Tressa has the honor of visiting the VA Pittsburgh Fisher House and sitting down with Assistant Manager Tessa Paivanas and Friends of the Fisher House members Jack McMahon and Nick Krawec to hear all about their incredible organizations.

Shout out to listener, Mary Jo, for suggesting we feature these fabulous folks on the show!

VA Pittsburgh Fisher House

Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House

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At Yinz Are Good, we share the good stuff - the good news - going on and celebrate the good people who are making it happen. We're here as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and empathy exist and are all around us. In this episode, we're going to hear about community, about those who are helping our neighbors, and about random acts of kindness. And we're going to be inspired.

Our featured guests are from Pittsburgh Mercy, the extraordinary community health and wellness provider who has been literally saving lives and helping people heal

Then Don joins Tressa for In Case Yinz Missed It: The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.

Pittsburgh Mercy: https://www.pittsburghmercy.org/

Bethlehem Haven: https://bethlehemhaven.org/

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This is one delightful episode, if we may say so ourselves...

Tressa sits down with Nancy Polinsky Johnson, the

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We couldn't fit all of Carolina's titles into the Episode name, so here they are in toto:

MSN, RN, Founding member & President of the Western PA Area Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Duquesne University's School of Nursing BSN-AID program, community volunteer extraordinaire, and the Pittsburgh Steelers' nominee for the NFL's Changemakers Award

Tressa and Carolina sit down in Carolina's office at Duquesne to talk not only about the myriad ways she helps folks in our communities, but about how her personal journey led her to where she is today. It is one fabulous and inspiring chat.

And Don joins Tressa for a round of In Case Yinz Missed It.

Western Pennsylvania Area Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses https://www.wpanahn.org/

National Association of Hispanic Nurses

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Shepherds Heart

https://shepheart.org/volunteer

Pittsburgh Mercy

https://www.pittsburghmercy.org/

Bombas

https://bombas.com/pages/giving-back

Jubilee Kitchen

https://jubileekitchen.org/

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We're thrilled to be bringing you our 150th episode!

Thank you to all of our guests thus far and to you, our amazing listeners. Yinz are good, indeed!

In this milestone episode, Tressa sits down with Tim Smith (AKA Pastor Tim), the remarkable CEO of Center of Life in Hazelwood. Center of Life is an extraordinary community hub for young people that provides academic out-of-school programs and experiences in music and arts. COL employs a holistic approach to community through all of its programs, believing that commitment to others is most productive when you walk with those served in their schools, homes, and families.

And...Name That Neighborhood is back! And so is Don. How will he fare in today's go-round?

Center of Life: https://www.centeroflife.org/

Instagram: @centeroflifepgh

Facebook: Center of Life

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