July 11, 2023 Trying Together Raises Over $3,000 to Support the Work of Early Childhood in Highmark Walk Fundraising for the 2023 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community closed last month, and Trying Together successfully trotted away with $3,205. Walk dollars will aid Trying Together’s continued efforts to support the work of early childhood, children, child care professionals, and families. Trying Together’s 2023 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Campaign To extend the reach of the Highmark Walk, Trying Together invited early learning programs to create walk teams on behalf of Trying Together, committing to donate 75% of funds raised by early learning programs back to them. With provider participation, Trying Together developed six walk teams which collectively raised the $3,205 total—64% of the $5,000 goal. Team SMYL (Trying Together’s main team) raised the most funds at $1,320. Crafton Children’s Corner came just behind them with $1,000 raised. Here’s how the rest of the funds are broken down: Team SMYL – $1,320 Crafton Children’s Corner – $1,000 Presbyterian Day School – $275 St. Paul’s Weekday Ministries – $160 Dunkin’ Run – $85 Thomas Child Care and Learning Academy – $25 Team success depended on the efforts of individual team members, and a few team members drove funds. Top participants included: Mary Merryman – $265 Kristin Ash – $205 Laura Pollick – $180 Kendall Davis – $150 Maria Snyder – $115 Because of the dedication of these individuals and many others, Trying Together can directly support participating child care programs and use remaining funds to further aid local children, families, and professionals. The entire organization offers a great many thanks to all of those who made and continue to make that possible. Regional Participation & Impact Through the 2023 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, Trying Together and 66 other organizations in the Pittsburgh region raised $309,653 for their missions, reaching 77% of their 400,000 goal. Find a list of participating Pittsburgh organizations on the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community website. About the 2023 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Part of the Highmark Bright Blue Futures charitable giving and community involvement program, the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is an annual fundraising walk that benefits local health and human service agencies in regions across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Held since 2003, the primary goal of the walk is to help participating organizations raise money for their individual missions by giving 100% of funds raised back to fundraisers. Through 2023, the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community events have raised more than $17.6 million for more than 500 health and human service nonprofit organizations. This year, the walk was held at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, May 13, with fundraising continuing throughout the month of June.. Learn More To learn more, go online: Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 2023 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Pittsburgh Trying Together’s 2023 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community campaign Related Content & Resources Trying Together – Vision & Mission Trying Together – Strategic Roadmap Trying Together – Community Reports Trying Together – Support Trying Together – Give Now
June 27, 2023 June Recalls on Children’s Products Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls. Learn More Here is a list of June recalls collected from the following major federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Infanttech recalled Zooby Video Baby Monitors for Cars due to fire hazard. Sound Around recalled Children’s Multi-Purpose Helmets due to risk of head injury. Zuru recalled Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys with Hard Plastic Top Fins due to risk of impalement, laceration, and puncture injuries to children. Nationwide Pharmaceutical recalled Iron Dietary Supplements due to failure to meet child resistant packaging requirement and risk of poisoning. Trek recalled Promax Hydraulic Disc Brakes Sold on Trek Bicycles due to crash hazard. Bell Sports recalled Giro Merit Helmets due to risk of head injury. Little Cotton Clothes recalled Children’s Pajamas and Nightdresses due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. Deux Par Deux recalled Children’s One-Piece and Two-Piece Pajama Sets due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. TopGlore recalled Narskido Infant Bath Seats due to drowning hazard; sold exclusively on Amazon.com. Jetson Electric Bikes recalled Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Children’s Scooters due to fall hazard. Foremost Foods Corporation recalled Pamana Brand Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (35.27OZ) due to potential choking hazard. Richin Trading Inc. recalled Sunwave Brand Mini Fruit Jelly Cup (35.27oz./52.90oz) due to potential choking hazard. More Information For recall details, visit the links above or review the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration websites.
May 2, 2023 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Releases 2023 Best Books for Babies List The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) recently released its 2023 Best Books for Babies list. About the CLP Best Books for Babies List Created by a panel of local librarians and child development experts, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s annual Best Books for Babies list serves as a nationally recognized guide assisting parents, teachers, and caregivers in selecting quality materials to share with their babies. The list is meant to encourage parents and other caregivers to read to babies and to recognize the authors, illustrators, and publishers who create exemplary books for babies ages birth to 18 months. Typically a list of 10 books, the 2023 list features 16 titles, with several book sets included. Boasting books on babies, animals, nature, relationships, language, and sleep, the list offers topics for every early learner. Access the CLP Best Books for Babies List To access the list, visit the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
