Thank you Open House attendees!

Thank you so much to all of our partners, graduating seniors, and guests who attended our Open House last Thursday and made it such a success. We enjoyed getting to see you all and introduce you to our new space that will allow us to keep growing as an organization and expanding our reach. We truly appreciate your support and hope everyone enjoyed themselves. We couldn't do our work without you!

Special Recognition:

Denise Mason Bullitt and Alan Johnson

A special congratulations and thank you to our Strategist for Development, Communications & Operations, Denise Mason Bullitt. With Denise’s leadership we’ve been able to raise $11 million during her 5 years with us, and we’re in the process of growing to a staff of 50. It has been an incredible journey and one that couldn’t have happened without her. We are so grateful for everything she's done for us. Thank you Denise and enjoy your retirement!

We have decided to honor Denise and her hard work with the Denise Mason Bullitt Community School Champion Award. Congratulations to our first year recipient from East Allegheny, Alan Johnson!

Once again, a special thanks to our honorary partners who were presented with an award for their outstanding support:

• The Richard King Mellon Foundation

• Sankofa Village — Toddja Thornhill, Artistic Director

• Megan Van Fossan, Sto-Rox School District Superintendent

• Alexandria Gariepy, Sto-Rox District Social Worker

• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank — Beth Kocsis, Child Nutrition Partnerships Specialist and Richard Dickson, Network Growth & Compliance Coordinator

Thank you for dedication and help to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life!