YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

We quickly transformed our traditional in-person STEM programming into awesome virtual activities so that we could continue to provide enriching STEM learning experiences for girls in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Since March, 83 girls have enrolled and participated in our STEM Stars program, a collaborative project of YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and Carnegie Science Center directed at middle school girls from economically disadvantaged homes. We still have spots left open for... the STEM Stars (5th-8th grade girls) and LaunchPad programs (geared towards 9th-12th grade girls) and are accepting new students on a rolling basis. Fill out the interest form below if you know a girl looking for fun STEM activities to keep them engaged this winter! Interest form: bit.ly/ywcapghSTEMif Learn more: https://www.ywcapgh.org/what-we-do/education/stem/

Since March, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh has distributed over $370,000 in emergency funds to women and families in need of assistance. These funds have helped pay for basic necessities like housing, utilities, food, and transportation. We are humbled to have been invited into the lives of hundreds of families this year who have turned to us for help, many of whom were seeking emergency financial assistance for the very first time. If you or someone you know finds themselves in need of help, visit ywcapgh.org/what-we-do/resource-center/ or email [email protected]

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is offering a hotspot lending program for remote learners in Allegheny County. *This service is free and does not require a library card.* Call (412) 622-3144 or chat them through their website at www.carnegielibrary.org to see if you're eligible.

Immigration and Racism

Join us today at noon as we convene a panel of local experts and leaders to discuss immigration and racism in the Pittsburgh region and beyond! Register for the FREE event: https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_7U-aK6ZmQVamJ91VFQd_Ig ... *Recording, notes, and action items to follow See more

Our next YW Wednesday Action Conversation on Race takes place this coming Wednesday, November 18th, from 12-1pm. This month’s panel will discuss the increased impact of racial disparities in COVID-era remote learning among Black and Brown youth and families. The interactive virtual event will address education challenges, action steps, and audience Q&A. Register for this and upcoming YW Wednesday Action Conversations at: https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_7U-aK6ZmQ...VamJ91VFQd_Ig Explore notes, action items, and video recordings of previous conversations at https://www.ywcapgh.org/what-we-do/crge/conversations/ See more

Join us tomorrow at 12pm EST for our next Action Conversation on Race! Tomorrow's conversation will focus on Immigration and Racism. Register for the conversation and read more about our awesome panelists below! https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_7U-aK6ZmQVamJ91VFQd_Ig... ***If you can’t make it to the livestreamed conversation but would like to be connected to a recording of the event, as well as follow up notes and action items, register and we’ll send them your way as soon as they are available*** Dr. Yinka Aganga-Williams Executive Director Acculturation for Justice, Access and Peace Outreach (AJAPO) Dr. Aganga-Williams is an international civil servant who has worked for twenty years within AJAPO, a resettlement agency established in 2001, to help refugees from African nations settle in Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh resident herself, her goal is to continue sharing her international experience advocating for systemic policy changes that impact people’s quality of life. Yinka loves passing down knowledge through story telling. Aya Attal Fellowship Coordinator Global Minds Initiative, Pittsburgh, PA Ms. Attal is an activist, feminist, and an aspiring medical professional. Alongside being a biology and chemistry student at Carlow University, she is the fellowship coordinator at Global Minds Initiative. Since arriving in the US in 2016, she has been very active in community and faith-based organizing. At Brashear High School, Aya established the Diversity Club, which focused on spreading awareness about Islam and the different religions and cultures of Brashear students. She founded the Interfaith Youth Core at Carlow University and continues to speak and present at various community events and panels. Guillermo Velazquez Executive Director Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC). Mr. Velazquez's has been involved in the Latino community of Pittsburgh since 1998. He has served as a board member on various organizations such as the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, LACU - Latin American Union Culture, the oldest Latino membership organization in Pittsburgh with 30 years of existence, and COESA, the Brazilian Association of Pittsburgh. Guillermo Velázquez has an MBA in Global Management and Business Administration from Point Park University, a bachelor's degree in Business Relations, Marketing, and International Business. See more

2-1-1 is more than a helpline it’s a lifeline. We are available 24/7 to provide information on a wide range of resources from housing assistance, utility assi...stance, food programs, mental health services and more. If you need help, contact United Way's PA 2-1-1 Southwest today by dialing 2-1-1, texting your zip code to 898-211 or visiting pa211sw.org.

AMERICA’S RECOVERY FROM THE 2020 SHECESSION: Building a Female Future of Childcare and Work This YWCA USA report makes practical recommendations for tackling childcare and the future of female work. "Global pandemics have been regarded as great equalizers. Viruses do not discriminate based on who you are, where you live, how much you earn, and certainly not by how you vote. The COVID-19 crisis, however, has upended the egalitarianism of pandemics, unearthing socia...l and economic inequities that are jeopardizing half a century of women’s hard-fought gains in the American workforce." -Alejandra Castillo, CEO of YWCA USA Read the entire report here: https://www.ywca.org/wp-cont//COVID_WOMEN-CHILDCARE_R4.pdf See more

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s Thanksgiving Distribution begins this Saturday through November 19th with different pickup and delivery dates throughout the region. Get a free turkey and other fixin’s.... Reservations are required for this event. A limited number of reservations are available. Sign-up Today: call 2-1-1 There are different distributions to serve different communities. Please check below for the one in your area. When: Saturday, November 14 Where: Mt Carmel United Presby. Church 2720 Broadhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001 Time: 10:30 a.m. noon This drive-up event serves people in cars only - no walkups will be served. Sponsored by: Clearview Federal Credit Union. When: Monday, November 16 Where: Food will be delivered to your home by a volunteer Delivery Time: Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This event is for families in Coraopolis, Neville Island and Kennedy Township. An adult must be home at the time of delivery. Sponsored by: Allegheny Health Network and Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club. When: Tuesday, November 17 Where: Shop n Save parking lot 1850 Centre Ave. Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. This drive-up event serves people in cars only - no walk-ups will be served. Sponsored by: Cam Heyward and the Pittsburgh Steelers. For everyone’s safety, no photos or autographs will be allowed. When: Wednesday, November 18 Where: Stage AE Parking Lot Enter via West General Robinson St. Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. This drive-up event serves people in cars only - no walk-ups will be served. Sponsored by: Maurkice Pouncey and the Pittsburgh Steelers. For everyone’s safety, no photos or autographs will be allowed. When: Thursday, November 19 Where: Food will be delivered to your home by a volunteer Delivery Time: Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This event is for families in McKees Rocks, West Park, Chartiers, Esplen and Sheraden. An adult must be home at the time of delivery. Sponsored by: EPIC Insurance Brokers and Pittsburgh Riverhounds Soccer Club.

Looking for engaging STEM activities for your school-aged children? Join United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Arconic Foundation for their special H2Whoa! event on Tuesday, November 17th from 4:30-5:30pm. H2Whoa! is part of the Be STEMtacular Summit virtual sessions, where students get to explore a different piece of the STEM puzzle and make new friends!... Register for this awesome and free event here: http://bit.ly_UWH2Whoa

The Allegheny County Health Department is hiring a Health Equity Coordinator! This is a contract position that will report directly to the Director of the Health Department (Dr. Bogen) and work with Deputy Directors and staff to create statements pertaining to how all ACHD programs address, support, and promote health equity. This position would serve as subject matter expert for health equity communications, incorporate recommendations into a department-wide document detaili...ng strategic goals, and cultivate a culture of equity within ACHD through race equity training and other training needs. Other duties include developing community-centered policy, forming working groups, and reviewing data with a health equity lens. Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV and a cover letter to [email protected] https://alleghenycounty.us//Contract-Health-Equity-Coordin