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The Pittsburgh Steelers players and United Way volunteers to engage with kids

Hometown Huddle event at Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania will highlight value of out-of-school-time programming and United Way partnerships, Steelers commitment to giving back

Who: United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania staff and volunteers; United Way Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Linda Jones and Director of Tocqueville Society Lisa Kelly; Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania President & CEO Chris Watts. Members of The Pittsburgh Steelers team (players TBD).

What: On Sept. 16, United Way will host The Pittsburgh Steelers players for the Hometown Huddle at the Estelle S. Campbell Boys and Girls Clubhouse in Lawrenceville. Young people enrolled in Boys & Girls Clubs out-of-school-time programming will take part in games and activities with Steelers players, facilitated by United Way volunteers.

Why: United Way connects young people with opportunities to succeed and fulfill their potential. Vital to this is support for out-of-school-time programs that keep young people engaged while parents or guardians are at work. Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania serves nearly 11,000 youth from Allegheny and Somerset County every year through preschool, before- and after-school, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM and sports programs. Since 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania has received an annual grant of $90,000 from United Way.

When: Media are invited to attend on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Highlights: 4:30 p.m. Steelers introductions and touchdown celebration contest. 4:45 p.m. activity stations open.

Where: Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania; Estelle S. Campbell Clubhouse; 4600 Butler Street; Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (Lawrenceville neighborhood).

 

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About United Way – United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, serving Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland counties, convenes and mobilizes the caring power of individuals, the business community and organizations to help local people meet basic needs, move to financial stability and build for success in school and life. Together with dedicated donors and caring volunteers, United Way creates long-lasting change for the betterment of our community.

For more information, contact Emma Martin, media relations and storytelling associate, at [email protected] or (412)-456-6777.