Blog Posts

Celebrate FREADom - Read a Banned Book!  Read Lucy's latest post about Banned Books Week 2026, local book challenges, and local events!


October 2, 2026 - Lucy

Garfield Community Farm


Our September 2026 Grantee Highlight


September 10, 2026 - Lucy

ReelAbilities Film Festival - Film Review


Our new intern reviews "Becoming Benjamin Lay," part of the 2026 ReelAbilities Film Festival


September 9, 2026 - Lucy

Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance - February 16, 2026

Our intern examines present actions through the lens of the past. 



2024 Grantees

  • Humane Action Pittsburgh
  • An organization dedicated to protecting the well-being of animals and the environments we share.
  • Written by Anne Lynch and Jesse Samuelson
  • Mon River Arts 
  • All children deserve a chance to engage in community activities, learn more about an organization increasing inclusivity for children with disabilities in the performing arts.
  • Written by Anne Lynch and Jesse Samuelson
  • Garfield Community Farm
  • GCF works to revitalize urban areas, creating a green space in the city where community members can learn about permaculture, environmental sustainability, and acquire fresh and affordable produce
  • Written by Anne Lynch and Jesse Samuelson
  • The Genesis Collective
  • Supporting artist's and their work, The Genesis Collective works to increase the public's access to creativity and art!
  • Written by Anne Lynch and Jesse Samuelson
  • Survivor Siblings
  • Providing information and resources on how to prevent sex trafficking from survivors, read about an organization dedicated to protecting those at risk of sex trafficking as we close out National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
  • Written By Anne Lynch and Jesse Samuelson

 Past Grantees    

  • Thomas Merton Center 
  • A heartfelt thank you and farewell to an organization that has been at the forefront of Humanitarianism and Social Justice in Pittsburgh since the early 1970s
  • Written by Anne Lynch and Jesse Samuelson

A word from Three Rivers

  • A heartfelt blog post in response to the election on Tuesday, November 5th
  • Written by Anne Lynch

National Women's History Month

  • National Women's History Month
  • A look at this years theme, "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations
  • Written by Anne Lynch and Jesse Samuelson