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February 13, 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Fred Rogers Institute Helper Awards Now Open

The Fred Rodgers Institute recently announced the inaugural Fred Rogers Institute Helper Awards. Informed and inspired by the legacy of Fred Rogers, the Helper Awards are an opportunity to honor…

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February 9, 2023

Shapiro Administration Urges CHIP Recipients To Update Contact Information

The Shapiro Administration and the Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging anyone enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, also known as Medical Assistance (MA), to update their contact information. Under…

February 8, 2023

URA Offering Funds for Low-Income and First-Time Homebuyers

Low-income and first-time homebuyers looking to purchase a home in the City of Pittsburgh may now qualify for a grant from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)’s OwnPGH grant program. The…

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February 6, 2023

Prenatal-to-Three Playbook Details State of Child Care in Allegheny County, Shares Resources

Child Trends, in partnership with The Heinz Endowments, has published the Prenatal-to-Three (PN-3) Playbook. The playbook reveals PN-3 challenges and successes in Allegheny County, and provides resources and tools that…

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February 3, 2023

Apply for Discounted Public Transportation Fares

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients ages 18 through 64 to participate in a 12-month pilot program to understand the…