The Aurora Reading Club of Pittsburgh
Founded by six pioneering women in 1894, The Aurora Reading Club of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest arts and cultural organizations in the nation. Since its beginnings 125 years ago, and throughout its history, members have demonstrated a commitment to self-improvement and engaging in activities for the benefit of the community. The tracks below were collected from Aurora's luncheon on April 22nd, 2019. Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ASA 2019-2020
Listen to 4th graders at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 ASA share their original writings in audio format! RADio: Asset Spotlights from SLB
The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) funds regional assets from one-half of the proceeds of the 1% Allegheny County Sales and Use Tax. RADical Days is an annual event celebrating these assets with free admission, musical and dance performances and …
CLP Teen Media Awards 2019
Interviews with teen artists and librarians from the 2019 Teen Media Awards at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Main)…
Youth Express Summer 2019 Commentaries
Commentaries, spotlights, and more from more than a dozen Western PA area 7th-12th graders participating in the 2019 Youth Express Summer Internship Program. This program is made possible with support from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
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2019 Propel Braddock Hills Middle School Summer STEM Camp
During the summer of 2019, students from Propel Braddock Hills Middle School attended a variety of field trips that relate to STEM education. This montage includes interviews and sounds from those trips as well as reflections from the students.
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Brashear Association – Gardening Camp
We joined our friends at the Brashear Association in Allentown as they celebrated their final week of summer programming with Gardening Camp! Campers reflected some the fun they had and things they learned throughout the week, and even planted their …
Getting to the Point Season 3
In Summer 2019, seven 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 …
Inclined to Care: Lifting the Alleghenies to New Heights, 2019
IN SUMMER 2019, 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, 2019
In summer of 2019, the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County Youth Philanthropy Internship Program brought together nine 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 program’s duration, the Youth Interns assessed community needs and developed funding opportunities through Request for Proposals for local nonprofits where a total of $70,000 will be granted throughout Westmoreland County. In addition to their grantmaking, interns created these radio documentaries around important community issues. 
