Our April STP recipient is the  Afro American Music Institute (AAMI) in Homewood. Founded by the late Dr. James Johnson and his wife Pamela, AAMI provides instrumental training in African American musical traditions such as jazz, blues, and gospel. Through its curriculum, thousands of students of all ages have developed their talents while gaining a deeper … Continue reading April Share The Plate recipient is the Afro American Music Institute

Casa San José, founded in 2013 by Sister Janice Vanderneck, now features a team of 35 staff and 100 volunteers to create a welcoming space for Pittsburgh’s growing Latino population. Casa San José serves as a vital bridge for Latinos in Allegheny County, connecting them to essential social services that promote their well-being and support … Continue reading CASA San Jose – Pittsburgh – First UU Share the Plate for September 2025

Our Share the Plate Recipient for the month of June is CeaseFirePA. We last shared the plate with CeaseFirePA in June of 2024, and several members of First Unitarian and Rev. Kate have recently lobbied in Harrisburg with CFPA, so we are already friends. Gun Violence is widespread and rising in PA: 33 people die … Continue reading Share the Plate for June 2025

Every day thousands of our neighbors struggle to have enough food on their plates. At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we work to ensure that anyone who needs a healthy meal can get one. The Mission of the Food Bank is to leverage the power of community to achieve lasting solutions to hunger and its … Continue reading Our Share the Plate Recipent for November is Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Since 2000, PIIN (The Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network) has been organizing people of faith to change the balance of power for justice and equity in Southwestern PA. PIIN is a power building organization of 31 interfaith congregations, nonprofits and labor organizations focused on affecting change through the practices of community organizing. Through mentoring and training leaders, … Continue reading PIIN is the October Share the Plate charity!

Reading Ready Pittsburgh, founded by our church member Mary Denison, is a local nonprofit dedicated to early literacy support for families.  Reading Ready Pittsburgh provides various programs to support access to books and engagement around those books for underserved communities. The programs include the following: Visit Reading Ready Pittsburgh website to learn more!  https://www.readingreadypittsburgh.org/

Tiffany Jimenez, Development Director for PPWP will address our congregation, in a short update, within the Sunday July 14th service. Tiffany Jimenez is the Vice President of Development for Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, a role she has held since March 2021. With 25 years of experience in fundraising for human/social services, arts organizations, healthcare … Continue reading The July 2024 Share the Plate charity recipient is “Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania (PPWP)” .