By Ciera Young & John F. Schifalacqua On Tuesday, April 12th, the rally cry of activists was loud and proud to represent organizations across Pittsburgh dedicated to eliminating the wage-gap between men and women. The growing crowd in the heart of downtown echoed...
When I applied to the Coro Fellows program, I was both intrigued and – truth be told – a bit skeptical about its model. From what I understood, I was going to be completing four short-term projects with a variety of organizations in Pittsburgh. Fresh out of college...
This year’s Project Lunch Tray brings together 15 schools and youth programs across Allegheny County, partnering with over 150 students to design a better future for school food. The Finals take place on March 19th at the Farm to Table Pittsburgh Conference. Get...
On Thursday, February 11th, Coro Fellows John Schifalacqua and Keyva Clark presented a set of policy recommendations to the Homestead Borough Council. After spending a week in December examining the impact of the steel industry’s collapse on civic engagement in...
Robert Burack is a former Programs Director at Break Away, and current 2015-2016 Coro Fellow in Public Affairs. Since I’ve moved to Pittsburgh, I’ve tried saying “yes” to every invitation (within reason). This has been important for building a social and civic life,...
In celebration of Women’s History Month and welcoming the Women in Leadership XIX class to the Women in Leadership network, Coro Pittsburgh will hold a WIL Power Panel and Happy Hour. The panel discussion will feature local women elected officials and focus on...
