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2009-2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Season Charity Donations Just because we're 250 miles away, doesn't mean we don't all have a special place in our hearts for those in need in Pittsburgh. For the 2009/2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Season, we want to give back to a Pittsburgh-area charity making a difference in the community. Fifty percent of the money raised through T-shirt sales this year will be donated to the charity which receives the most votes from DC Steeler Nation. In addition, the proceeds of this year's charity raffles throughout the season will also be donated at the end of the season. Vote for one of the following organizations working to make a difference for the people of Pittsburgh. Please vote only once and make sure to click on the "share this" link to spread the word! |
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GTECH: Growth Through Energy & Community Health (www.gtechstrategies.org) GTECH Strategies is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit social enterprise started in 2006, specializing in community reinvestment and green infrastructure development. GTECH provides the model, expertise, knowledge base, and leadership to catalyze the challenges of vacant land into impactful opportunities. GTECH uses innovative vacant land management initiatives, including reclaiming vacant land, developing green economic opportunities, and generating revenue by selling innovative by-products, to turn environmental problems into social and economic opportunities. Homeless Children's Education Fund (www.homelessfund.org) The Homeless Children's Education Fund, founded in 1999, is a non-profit organization, dedicated to ensure the homeless children of Allegheny County are afforded equal access to the same educational opportunities and experiences as their peers. To accomplish its goal, the organization supplements federal funding for the educational needs of local homeless children. Its various programs include a learning library where homeless children can access computers and educational software and Mini-grants for Educational Innovation to address the educational needs of the children residing in partner housing agencies. Pittsburgh Cares (www.pittsburghcares.org) Pittsburgh Cares, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more user-friendly flexible approach to volunteer service. The organization meets the needs of hundreds of nonprofits and volunteers who want to make a difference in the Pittsburgh community. From July 1, 2008 to January 1, 2009, 875 projects were completed by 10,367 volunteers. Service projects have included volunteering at area soup kitchens, transforming an empty parking lot into a playground, and offering leadership scholarships to area students. Pittsburgh Promise (www.pittsburghpromise.org) The Pittsburgh Promise is a scholarship program, founded in 2007, which supports Pittsburgh Public schools by helping its students move on to secondary education within the state of Pennsylvania. Eligible students have the opportunity to receive up to $5,000 each year for up to four years to assist with college expenses including tuition, books and dorm fees. Additionally, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will give $1.00 for every $1.50 contributed to the Pittsburgh Promise Fund. |
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