Articles by SLB Radio
Getting to the Point Season 2
In Summer 2018, eight students created these radio features while taking part in The Heinz Endowments Youth Philanthropy Internship Program. The resulting features cover issues identified by the interns during research and field work conducted throughout the summer. While SLB provided training and coaching, the features presented below were conceived and created entirely by the students. Students also recorded reflections of their summer experience.
Youth Express: Big Brother, Big Sister of the Month
From 08/04/2018: Big Brother Mike Saylor and Little Brother Chris Cameron (10, Bradford Woods Elementary) discuss their relationship as forged by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh along with BBBS staff member Kristen Pace.
Interview: Brianna Horan, Rivers of Steel
From 08/04/2018: Brianna Horan from Rivers of Steel with details on the new “PGH 101: Intro to Innovation” tour aboard the Explorer riverboat.
Inclined to Care: Lifting the Alleghenies to New Heights, 2018
IN SUMMER 2018, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies welcomed ten Youth Philanthropy Interns. This 8-week program was made possible through a grant from The Heinz Endowments and is based on its long-running similar program in Pittsburgh. Throughout their internship, students assessed community needs and developed two opportunities for local non-profits to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to address these needs. In addition to their grantmaking, interns created these radio documentaries with training from SLB Radio Productions in Pittsburgh. SLB will air the features across its 10-station network.
Fountain of Youth Philanthropy, 2018
In summer of 2018, the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County Youth Philanthropy Internship Program brought together ten high school students and recent graduates as summer interns. The 7-week Youth Philanthropy Internship Program was made possible through a grant from The Heinz Endowments and is based on the successful model of the Heinz Endowments’ own program in Pittsburgh. Throughout the internship’s duration, students assessed community needs and developed funding opportunities for local non-profits to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to address these needs, with a total of $70,000 granted within Westmoreland County. In addition to their grantmaking, interns created these radio documentaries around important community issues.
Live Music: Clara Kent
From 07/28/2018: Live music with Clara Kent and members of Tribe Eternal Music Group.
Youth Express: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Winner, Yosen Wang
From 07/28/2018: 2018 Pittsburgh Concert Society Winner Yosen Wang (18, North Allegheny) performs selections on viola.
Live Music: Lindsay Dragan
From 07/21/2018: Live music with singer-songwriter Lindsay Dragan and percussionist Eric George.
Youth Express: Urban Impact Shakes, Twelfth Night
From 07/21/2018: Johnny Phillips (15, Nazareth College and Career Prep) with a preview of the Urban Impact Shakes production of Twelfth Night, New Hazlett Theater, 8/3 to 8/11 along with Zack McClelland.
