Celebrating the Past and Future of August Wilson’s Hill On Friday we conducted the tour of August Wilson’s Hill District for a group of educators who were in Pittsburgh for the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association. They were a curious group, with many questions. My students shone as they fielded answers and offered […]
As the semester is winding down and the studying has begun it is clear to see what you have learned and how you have grown over the past year. You study your biology to learn about body systems and chemistry to understand acids and bases, and while these subjects will undoubtedly assist me on my […]
One of the impressive projects Focus Pittsburgh has undertaken is packing backpacks with nutritious food and delivering them to three schools in the Hill District on Fridays for children to take home for the weekend. These are kids who get free or reduced-fee lunches at school. When they’re not at school, they don’t eat, or […]
Visiting FOCUS Pittsburgh was one of the most inspiring experiences I have had during this semester. The people there were so welcoming and kind, and I think they have a lot to offer. It is simply amazing how much they are able to do for other with really no income. Talking to them and seeing […]
This past Thursday the Social Justice Class had the honor of going to visit the Focus Pittsburgh foundation in the Hill District. It was an incredibly moving experience in which we got to meet some of the best people who offer up their lives for their community. Their community depends on them for some basic […]
Hello this is Peter Davin we made contact with the FOCUS Charity and aided in packing up its clothes it is a great organization that could use continued support for its feed the children and clothes distribution operations
I think we are very fortunate to be having the annual spring clean up be in the Hill District. They are a deserving community, and it will help us tremendously in our efforts to get the August Wilson home up to par for the April 26th event. Hopefully there will be a good turn out, […]
