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The Fourth Annual Nonprofit Symposium was our largest and most dynamic yet, with more than 300 high-energy nonprofit leaders, staffers, and volunteers coming together to learn tips on strengthening their organizations! Stay tuned for video from the symposium.

Calling all students in grades 6-8! The Second Greater Pittsburgh Regional Civics Bee is happening on May 6, 2027! Participation is free, and applications are open now through Feb. 3 at 4:59 a.m. EST.

You’ll complete an essay-style application with four short-answer prompts proposing ideas to improve your community. If the judges select your application, you’ll compete in the live regional quiz competition, with a chance to advance to the state and national competitions! Visit this page to read more, this page to apply, and this page for a recap of last year’s competition.

If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, the state has legal resources that can help. Call 1-877-727-7529 or visit this page to learn more.

If you plan to vote by mail, you can visit this page to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot before the Oct. 27 deadline. Visit this page for more voter information.

Our district office director, Aaron, joined lawmakers, legislative staffers, people with intellectual disabilities and autism, and their families for a meeting hosted by Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities and Citizen Care. The group discussed ways to improve access and quality of services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

Aaron also attended a public meeting hosted by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Homewood branch to hear about the library’s plans for renovations and how they’ll continue service during this time. Visit this page to learn more about the new design changes planned.

There was also discussion about the library’s African American Collection. The library is asking for the community’s input through this survey so that it can continue to enhance the collection and increase its use. 

If you’re in the market for a new job, don’t miss the Pittsburgh Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 29! The event will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention, located at 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Visit this page for more information! 

Tree Pittsburgh is presenting more tree education events this month and next! On Oct. 21, check out the Pruning Workshop from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at 230 3rd Ave. in Rankin.