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
April 5, 2023 Trying Together Offering Fundraising Opportunity for Child Care Providers Trying Together is inviting early childhood program directors to join them at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community to raise funds for their early learning programs. About the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is an annual fundraising walk that benefits local health and human service agencies. The primary goal of the walk is to help participating organizations raise money for their individual missions. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium. Though the Highmark Walk is a great opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds, not all entities meet eligibility standards. If you are the owner or director of an early learning program, your program may be ineligible. However, Trying Together is inviting all early childhood program directors to join Trying Together at the walk to raise funds for their program. Raise Money for An Early Learning Program To raise funds for an early learning program, create a program walk team on behalf of Trying Together and join Trying Together at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. After the walk, Trying Together will give 75% of all funds raised by early learning program teams back to their respective programs. Create a Walk Team Interested in teaming up with Trying Together? Start a team now! Start by visiting Trying Together’s Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community registration page. Once on the page, select “Click Here to Form Team.” Next, enter the name of your organization as the team name when prompted, and, finally, complete the registration form. Learn More If you need assistance creating a team or want to learn more, visit the Highmark Walk page on the Trying Together website or view the event flyer.
