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Investing in the Community: Discovering the Nonprofit Sector of Pittsburgh
During my time working with Coro Pittsburgh, my main task was to scour through the GuideStar nonprofit database for organizations that seemed like promising partners for Coro’s Public Allies and Coro Fellows programs. I investigated the official websites and social...
read more2018 Coro Fellows – What’s Next!
Tina Al-khersan Hometown: Northville, MI Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Arabic, University of Michigan After a successful final placement opportunity with ARYSE, Tina has decided to continue working with refugee and Muslim populations in...
read moreWomen in Politics 2018!
2018 may be a watershed in the history of women in politics. At Coro, we want to understand the moment and explore how women are leading in it. Join us for a panel and discussion on: Different factors leading to an explosion of women running for office, managing...
read moreCoro Fellows National Affairs Week 2018
The 2017-2018 Coro Fellows in Public Affairs spent April 23rd-26th in Washington, D.C., meeting with representatives of advocacy groups, think tanks, and other institutions, researching a number of key national issues with the intention of strengthening their...
read more2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards Presentation
On Saturday, January 20th, 2018, friends of Coro Pittsburgh - new and old - gathered at the DoubleTree Pittsburgh for the 11th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards, celebrating those in our community who have made significant accomplishments towards the...
read more2018 Coro Pittsburgh Video
We are thrilled to share this introductory video, Directed and Produced by Ya Momz House, Inc. Click image to...
read moreThe MLK Leadership Award Ceremony
Hi again, this is Greg! The MLK Jr awards ceremony is less than 2 weeks away and I'd like to congratulate everyone who had been nominated as well as the finalists. It is an award ceremony that I feel really acknowledges and signifies the nominee's projects and...
read moreIntroducing Greg Lowe: Student intern from Holy Family Academy!
Hello, blog! My name is Greg Lowe. I am 17 years old, a junior at Holy Family Academy, Graduating 2019. I was born in McKees Rocks, PA and have lived there for as long as I can remember. It is where all of my memories reside. I am a part of my school's CIP ( Corporate...
read moreMeet the Public Allies Pittsburgh Class of 2017-2018!
Gabrielle Antonicelli Placement: PA Legal Aid Network Hometown: Jersey Shore, PA Recently graduated with Magna Cum Laude status from Duquesne University with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and a minor in Sociology, Gabrielle is excited to develop...
read moreMeet the 2017-2018 Coro Pittsburgh Fellows!
Tina Al-khersan Hometown: Northville, MI Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Arabic, University of Michigan Leadership Traits: Open-minded, Flexible, Confident. "I am excited to partake in the Coro fellowship in Pittsburgh for a variety of...
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