Stories of Impact

Evolve Coaching supports the needs of neurodivergent individuals in our community through education, employment and the arts.

Tocqueville donors Kate and Alex Gionta met in 2005. She was from Ebensburg, a small Pennsylvania town, and he was from nearby Murrysville. They met at their first job at KPMG and fell for each other and the City of Pittsburgh. Married in 2012, the Giontas have lived downtown for over a decade. Kate also serves on the Tocqueville Society committee.

Meet Mark Harrison, manager of our Events & Volunteer Engagement team.

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%. 

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.

 From clothing and transportation to health care and more, HAVIN ensured Selena had the essentials to rebuild her life with dignity and confidence.

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

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.

Meet Camryn Lonchar, corporate engagement manager on our Donor Relations team.

Giving back isn’t a moment—it’s a mindset, and I’m honored to be part of a community like the Tocqueville Society that shares that belief.