PPG Industries is proud to partner with the Pittsburgh Panthers to sponsor Community Champions - recognizing organizations in the Pittsburgh area which encourage educational excellence and well-being for young people.
December 5
Extra Mile Education Foundation: an organization that supports the education of urban children in select Pittsburgh elementary schools. The Foundation helps to sustain these schools for the benefit of the young people they educate.
November 14
Today's recipient of this honor is YouthWorks, an organization that trains young people to find employment and to enter the workforce with competency, reliability and a strong work ethic.
November 7
Negro Educational Emergency Drive: An organization that assists well-qualified African American students with financial aid to help realize their dreams of a college education.
October 24
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh: Their mission is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through programs that build healthy spirits, bodies and minds for all.
October 10
Urban Youth Action: A youth education and development program that emphasizes education, employment readiness and community service.
September 19
Junior Achievement partners with local businesses and schools to create programs that teach young people hands-on lessons for career readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
September 5
Gwen's Girls: An organization which enriches the lives of young women in our area.
