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Finding her way back to banking

Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) supports people as they move toward financial stability.
Mon Valley Initiative
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Career counseling helps people build their own bright futures

Jewish Family and Community Services
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Growth opportunities for young workers 

Sonward provides two levels of workforce development for students as early as fourth grade. While employment numbers have improved in many parts of Pennsylvania, employment in New Kensington declined nearly 7%. 
Sonward Youth Program 
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Innovative approach to building confidence

ASL is not a typical activity in a class on music production, but few things about Greater Hope Restoration Ministries can be described as typical.
Greater Hope Restoration Ministries
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More than shelter: finding home. 

 From clothing and transportation to health care and more, HAVIN ensured Selena had the essentials to rebuild her life with dignity and confidence.
Helping All Victims in Need (HAVIN )
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Making enrichment programs accessible

Legacy Arts Project is in its 20th year of celebrating and creating Africana art and focusing on healing, wellness and community involvement. 
Legacy Arts Project
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A Story of Courage and Renewal 

After surviving abuse and isolation, Courtney found safety and healing through DVSSP. With support, therapy, and advocacy, she rebuilt her life, regained her health, and found the courage to start anew.
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA 
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Lifting up a quality, affordable child care

For working parents of very young children, especially in rural communities of western Pennsylvania, the end-of-the-school-year scramble to find affordable, quality options ratchets up the stress level for parents and providers. 
The Learning Lamp
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Meeting demand around mental health

The pandemic exposed a youth mental health crisis. In response, Alexis Werner launched Imagine Further Collective in 2020 to combat isolation and support young people in the Pittsburgh area.
Imagine Further Collective
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 A Circle of Service

United Way funding is helping Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs (MNP) to support entire families.
Mooncrest Neighborhood Programs / Hopebound Ministries 
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