The Heinz Endowments

At the Endowments, we work together to advance a mission to grow an exemplary sustainable Pittsburgh region where everyone prospers and belongs. We are seeking an accountant to help maintain the financial integrity of our $2.1B investment portfolio, grantmaking activity and operation accounts. This an excellent opportunity for those looking for a career where their financial expertise creates lasting change. Apply by Monday, April 7: https://lnkd.in/dn7gaPBe #hiring #CareerOpportunity #accountant

Promising news for Pennsylvania families. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has launched a grant program to eliminate lead in drinking water in elementary schools and childcare facilities. Even low levels of lead in the bloodstream can affect children’s health and cause irreversible impacts to the brain. Eligible facilities can apply for testing and remediation. This initiative prioritizes underserved and low-income communities, ensuring every child has access to safe drinking water: https://lnkd.in/eZRdrX6c Women for a Healthy Environment

As students in Pittsburgh’s KRUNK Movement program learned, some things are universal, including concern for the environment. KRUNK youths and students at Uganda’s Kichwamba High School collaborated on a new hip-hop song promoting sustainability. It’s called “Suubi,” or “hope” in the Luganda language. The soulful song addresses topics from water pollution to deforestation and was recently released on all streaming platforms. KRUNK is a project of the Hazelwood-based nonprofit Center of Life, and the song is rooted in the group’s long-running partnership with the Green Building Alliance. Let's support these young artists and their message of hope for a sustainable future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTqeS2Qa

Commercial solar projects are surging across our region, including this fire hall in downtown Greensburg, which the city fire chief says will save money on energy costs. One unknown element about solar development is the future of the 30% federal tax credit on solar power projects under the Inflation Reduction Act. “There is a lot of bipartisan support in Congress for the Investment Tax Credit and the Direct Pay for nonprofits that are 30% and more in some cases,” said Sharon Pillar, executive director of the Pennsylvania Solar Center. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gR_G6KXZ Photo credit: Joe Napsha/TribLive #SolarPower #SolarEnergy #InflationReductionAct

Attended a roundtable and press conference with Lt. Gov Austin Davis and PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Topic was fighting food insecurity despite threats to Federal resources.

After two years of work, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is unveiling a fully accessible section of Frick Park. The new Outdoor Discovery Space and Sensory Nature Trail features a 1/3-mile paved trail through the woodlands and stations to encourage visitors to pause and participate in nature-based learning. WTAE’s Kelly Sasso got a sneak peek of the space.

Organized by Women for a Healthy Environment, the Youth Voices Leading the Way for Environmental and Climate Justice virtual panel showcased the powerful voices of Pittsburgh's next generation of environmental leaders. Members of the Phipps Youth Climate Advocacy Committee discussed the documentary "Youth v. Gov" and addressed the recent Supreme Court decision not to hear the landmark Juliana v. United States climate case. "We're going to be the ones that are really severely impacted by this. Our children, our grandchildren, are going to face the full effect.” Learn more from 90.5 WESA's Gabriela Herring: https://lnkd.in/evrT9eyF #environment #climate #SupremeCourt

👏 Kudos to the 2024 Carol R. Brown Creative Achievement Award Emerging Artist Adil Mansoor. Due to popular demand, his New York premiere of Amm(i)gone at The Flea has been extended through mid-April! Mansoor’s powerful production explores themes of heartbreak and repair between mother and son, blending Greek tragedy with personal memories. Details in Broadway World: https://lnkd.in/emCQX77z The Pittsburgh Foundation #PerformingArts

Eleven local nonprofits are receiving first-time grants from the Jefferson Regional Foundation's Mon Valley Clean Air Fund following the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works fire settlement. The first round of funding has been awarded to nonprofits working to improve air quality and public health in the Mon Valley. These grants represent a crucial step toward environmental justice. Want to learn more about the recipients and future funding opportunities? Read the Pittsburgh Union Progress article: https://lnkd.in/e7cNYfYg Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank #environment #AirQuality

Shine some light on the young climate activists attending COMMUNITOPIA's Pittsburgh Youth for Climate Action Summit! The next generation of leaders will come together this weekend to learn about climate solutions from one another, speakers and environmental groups. Learn more about the event in this interview with The Allegheny Front: https://lnkd.in/eUtmqfmM #environment #climate