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Best of the Batch
Best of the Batch Foundation offers over 12 programs to school-aged children, annually serving over 3,800 children and their families over 8 Western Pennsylvania counties. Their showcase is the "Clubhouse", where the majority of the day-to-day programming takes place. When one imagines a clubhouse, it brings to mind a place where you can hang out with your friends; a place where you feel safe and a place where you can have fun. The Clubhouse is all of those things for neighborhood children from K-12, but it adds the critical element of education. The children learn while they are having fun!
The Bus Stops Here
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation, founded by Jerome Bettis in 1997, is dedicated to empowering inner-city youth. Its goal is to equip young people with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and succeed, fostering health, confidence, and productivity. Bettis, driven by a desire to give back to the communities that supported him, believes in the transformative power of mentorship and support. Inspired by his own journey and the many individuals and programs that shaped him, Bettis is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of underprivileged youth through his foundation.
The Heyward House
The Cameron Heyward Foundation aims to empower, enlighten, and engage youth through innovative programs, partnerships, and community outreach. We aim to provide resources and support that inspire young individuals to unlock their full potential and cultivate leadership skills. Through collaboration with like-minded partners and stakeholders, we strive to build a brighter future for the next generation, where every young person has the opportunity to achieve their dreams.
Mel Blount Youth Leadership Initiative
The mission of the Mel Blount Youth Leadership Initiative is to provide youth with programs where they will have a healthy environment to learn, work play and to develop principles of responsibility, respect and leadership through: moral & character development, nurturing and guidance.
Strong Women, Strong Girls
Summary of organization: Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) is a nonprofit organization championing the next generation of women leaders through our innovative, multi-generational mentoring programs. As we foster a strong community of women, SWSG is building a brighter, broader future for all. SWSG champions the aspirations and potential of girls and women by connecting three generations through mentorship. Our innovative programs combine the power of mentoring relationships with a research-based curriculum built on the stories of strong women role models to bolster the confidence and skills of girls and young women.Together, we're building a pipeline of powerful and diverse women-led leadership that will transform opportunities for all women and girls.
What does this partnership mean to your organization?: Partnership is the core of our work. Without partnerships, we couldn't build the impactful relationships from our young mentees to college mentors, engage professional women seeking purpose and interlace our businesses with greater endeavors to the community. Strong Women, Strong Girls knows that without partnerships, we could not do the good work that we do.
One Day to Remember
Summary of organization: Since 2016, One Day to Remember has been a light in the darkness for children who have a parent battling advanced-stage cancer by providing them with one fun, cost-free day to enjoy together as a family. These children deserve quality family time that is NOT centered around cancer, where they can simply focus on making memories with the most critical person in their life: their parent.
What this partnership means to your organization:We are honored to partner with Acrisure who has helped us bring joy to children who are suffering through the most difficult time of their lives.
Sample Supports
Summary of organization: Sample Supports provides comprehensive social services to youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community-based settings. Our core mission is to raise the bar of service delivery by providing superior and competitive community-based care options to the people most in need in our communities.
What does this partnership mean to your organization: A partnership with the Steelers and Acrisure means that we are truly living our mission of being an integrated part of the local and national community. We love the Acrisure and Steelers dedication to including people of diverse needs and backgrounds and they have leaned in with open arms to include the people we serve.
YouthPlaces
Summary of organization: YouthPlaces creates safe spaces and experiences that inspire young people to imagine, explore, and design their own futures. Servicing youth in grades 6 - 12, YouthPlaces provides after-school programming in the communities that are under resourced and deemed hardest to reach. We understand success takes no single form, and our steadfast vision for our 7 after-school locations, is that youth in our communities become happy, healthy, and dynamic adults.
What does this partnership mean to your organization: The partnership with Acrisure means more experiences for the teens we serve annually. We are huge advocates of changing a youth's environment and watching how their minds begin to expand beyond the limits that were created. With Acrisure providing those opportunities, we can continue to create lifelong memories throughout our communities!
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation, patient families and staff
Summary of organization: UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation is the catalyst that unites communities and contributors to create healthier futures for all children through life-changing care and cutting-edge research. As the sole fundraising arm of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we support their vision of being the world leader in pediatric health care, education, and discovery. The Foundation is a public charity under 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For more information, visit www.givetochildrens.org
What does this partnership mean to your organization: The people of Pittsburgh find great value in the comradery of community and in supporting those in need. Acrisure's commitment to our communities has been bold and seamless. Partnering with Acrisure and the Pittsburgh Steelers has provided our families and staff with tickets to a Steelers game, passes to Training Camp, and vital financial support, but more importantly, they have provided our patient families and staff a much-needed break from their often-challenging realities. Partners like Acrisure understand what it means to be from the Steel City, and we could not be prouder to have their support.
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Summary of organization: The Pittsburgh Public School District is the largest of 43 school districts in Allegheny County and second largest in Pennsylvania. The District provides students, in PreK through Grade 12, a variety of options to help them succeed in school and prepare them for college, career, and life.
What does this partnership mean to your organization: This partnership means more than free Steelers tickets for Pittsburgh Public Schools families and staff, elevating eight important factors:
- Financial Relief: NFL game tickets can be expensive, and for many families, attending a live game might be financially challenging. Free tickets provide an opportunity for families who may not have the means to enjoy such events, offering a break from the financial strain. We had several families that attended a Steelers game for the first time due to Acrisure's generosity.
- Community Building: Attending a Steelers game is not just about watching football; it's a communal experience. Families can bond over shared excitement, creating lasting memories and strengthening community ties.
- Positive Distraction: In challenging times, whether due to economic hardship or personal struggles, having the chance to attend a live sports event can provide a positive distraction. It allows families to come together, forget their worries for a while, and enjoy a shared experience.
- Inspiration for Youth: Free tickets can inspire younger members of the community, especially children and teenagers. Exposure to professional sports events may ignite a passion for sports, teamwork, and physical activity. It can also serve as a source of motivation for aspiring athletes. At one game, two Pittsburgh Brashear families were provided with the opportunity to meet Charlie Batch and Cam Heyward.
- Inclusion and Equal Access: Providing free tickets ensures that families from various socio-economic backgrounds have equal access to entertainment opportunities. It promotes inclusivity and prevents financial barriers from restricting certain segments of the community from participating in cultural or sports events.
- Boosting Local Pride: Supporting the local NFL team, like the Pittsburgh Steelers, fosters a sense of local pride and unity. Free tickets contribute to community engagement and help build a strong connection between the team and its fans.
- Strengthening Family Bonds: Attending a Steelers game can be a shared experience that strengthens family bonds. It provides an opportunity for families to spend quality time together, share common interests, and create lasting traditions.
- Networking Opportunities: Sporting events often serve as networking opportunities. Families attending games may have the chance to connect with others in their community, fostering social interactions that can extend beyond the game.