Associated Arts of Pittsburgh
Inspiration & Association I have been working on building my local creative network for the past couple of years, and the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP) is one of the newer organizations that I’ve become a member of. I’ve learned in a relatively short period of time that I’ve enjoyed being a part of this […]
United Way
Celebrate Love United Way partners with local organizations through chapters in cities near you to meet their community’s needs. Areas of focus include Covid, education, and promoting a balanced and quality life by connecting those in need of services with the resources they need. You can find your closest chapter here: https://www.unitedway.org/ In 2015, […]
AHA
Art Full of Heart Heart health is extremely important to me. Members of my family have struggled with various forms of heart conditions, so the American Heart Association is an organization that I hold a lot of respect for. I considered for quite a bit of my youth even becoming a cardiac surgeon. Specifically, working […]
HFAP and Gift of Hope
Haiti, Home Away From Home 2010 was a pivotal time in our lives. We watched as the lives of hundreds of thousands in Haiti altered in seconds when the ground beneath their feet shook violently, the roofs above them fell, and the walls collapsed. As news reports flooded in, the stories I heard throughout the […]
Creative York
Supporting Creative Arts “The arts are essential to development and self-expression. At Creative York, we are dedicated to inspiring the community through arts education, gallery experiences, and outreach programs.” https://creativeyork.org/ Creative York a 501-c3 located in York, Pennsylvania is dedicated to reaching thousands of creatives annually. This fantastic organization has been open for the past […]
Kolor-In-Kiln
My “Kreative” and Supportive Friends A very good friend of mine owns our local Kolor-N-Kiln Pottery Studio. We have the kind of friendship that leaves off and picks right back up as if we haven’t missed a day in between. She’s a kindred spirit, and I’m so thankful to have our lives cross paths. […]
Harvest 107
Harvest 107 I am a proud member of Harvest107, an organization working to fight food insecurity in rural and food-barren areas of the world like Haiti. We partner with organizations working to build modern organic urban gardens, providing nutrition to underserved communities, as well as sustainable education options and hands-on training in permaculture techniques. The […]
FIDA US
Foundation for International Development Assistance “True Development must be in the hands of the people. If it is not envisioned by the people, owned by the people, and managed by the people, it will surely fail.” Jack & Anne Wall founded FIDA, Founder of FIDA, 1984 I spent several years serving as a Board […]
A Healing Touch
A Healing Touch The Night of Steel, November 5, 2022, a Gala event benefitting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation was a wonderful opportunity for the heart series I create to make a debut in Pittsburgh. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is one I’ve personally benefitted from, and I hope to continue to contribute to the […]
Middle Ground Haiti
Middle Ground, formerly Espwa Berlancia, is a small but impactful organization. Since 2016their programming has benefitted the lives of 716 children and their families. Rhyan Buettner,the founder of Middle Ground has grown the organization from its original foundationalorganization, Espwa Berlancia. Rhyan has accomplished much over the years, and I amhonored to call her a friend. […]