Cities for CEDAW Pittsburgh

03/11/2026

Join us on March 21 for Building Power for Gender and Racial Justice in Pittsburgh!

11/28/2025

For the men in your life…this can reinforce what they already understand, and also hear about other approaches to similar goals.

08/07/2025

Our Friends at YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and AAUW are offering an incredible opportunity to learn key professional development skills.

To learn more, visit the link below!

In partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW), YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is hosting Work Smart trainings to empower individuals and build opportunities for economic advancement. 💵

Learn how to research your target salary, highlight accomplishments, and find the right words—and the confidence—to negotiate for better benefits and pay. Whether you have an upcoming performance review or are interviewing for a brand-new role, the skills you’ll learn are widely applicable. ✨

This workshop is beneficial for all skill levels and backgrounds; employers and employees alike are encouraged to attend. Join us Thursday, September 11 at CoLab18 in Nova Place (100 S Commons). Learn more and register → ywcapgh.org/work-smart

06/30/2025

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is proud to present its new employer guidebook, Model Pay Practices for a Sustainable Workforce!

This guidebook is designed to equip employers with the tools and knowledge needed to implement and sustain equitable workplace practices. It outlines strategies for applying pay transparency, conducting fair interviews, and reviewing compensation structures—along with actionable steps to promote pay equity.

Employers and professionals are invited to attend the official launch event on Tuesday, July 8, at CoLab18 in Nova Place.

The event will include a Q&A session and networking opportunities.

For more information and to register, visit: https://ywcapgh.org/events-feed/employer-guide-release-model-pay-practices-for-a-sustainable-workforce

04/08/2025

With decreased state funding, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is looking to reduce bus frequency as well as eliminate bus lines.

To see if your bus line is impacted and to learn about opportunities for public comment, engagement, and advocacy, visit: https://www.rideprt.org/2025-funding-crisis/make-your-voice-heard/

03/22/2025

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02/24/2025

Due to a disruption in federal funding, our friends at Hello Neighbor had to make the difficult decision to furlough 50% of their staff.

Hello Neighbor works to support some of our newest Pittsburgh neighbors who have immigrated or resettled to our region through programming and services. Hello Neighbor aims to create a welcoming and vibrant city.

If you would like to learn more or support their mission, please visit: https://www.helloneighbor.io/

📢 A Critical Moment for Hello Neighbor: We Need Your Support

To everyone who has stepped up to support Hello Neighbor and our mission to welcome refugees and immigrants from arrival through belonging—thank you. Your generosity and commitment mean everything to us, especially in this moment of uncertainty.

On January 21st, a stop-work order halted refugee admissions. By January 24th, another order prevented assistance for anyone within their first 90 days in the U.S. This decision directly impacted the 160 individuals we serve in that timeframe—families who need rent, food, and basic necessities. To meet just their most immediate needs, we estimated we would need $480,000. Thanks to the support of Allegheny County, foundations, and donors, we are working to close that gap.

But the challenges go deeper. The current administration is not telling the American people the full story. Right now, we have 43 unpaid invoices totaling over $950,000 for work completed in December and January. We support 500+ clients every month across 21 government contracts and hundreds more through our other programs.

Hello Neighbor started in 2017 with a $130,000 budget. Today, we are a $5M organization—70% of our funding comes from federal sources. We take in medically fragile refugees who cannot work, we provide housing assistance so families can avoid dependence on cash assistance, and we help our newest neighbors work towards self-sufficiency. We do this because it's the right thing to do. But we can’t do it without funding.

Last Friday, we had to make the hardest decision in our history: we reduced or furloughed 50% of our team. It wasn’t a choice—it was a necessity. 20% of our budget represents work already completed that the federal government has not paid us for. Despite this, we are not closing our programs, we are not walking away from our clients.

This is a fight we cannot navigate alone.

A new family foundation has stepped forward with a $25,000 match challenge. If we can match these funds this week, we can continue serving families in need and prepare for the challenges ahead in April, May, and beyond.

Please, if you believe in a welcoming America—now is the time to act.

Donate Today: https://www.helloneighbor.io/donate

02/23/2025

Pittsburgh for CEDAW had the pleasure of sharing space, knowledge, and opportunities with 200+ individuals and organizations at this year’s Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit.

It was wonderful to connect and grow with others in the work as well as to talk with those who are interested in learning more.

02/19/2025

Join us this Saturday at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit, and be sure to stop by the Pittsburgh for CEDAW table!

Join us at 27th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit!

We'll have panels, workshops, and a keynote by Jasiri X of 1Hood Media Academy. One of the workshops is Tayler Clemm's "From Oppression to Liberation: Food, Birth, and the Power of Ancestral Healing".

Meet your community, learn, and connect at the CCAC Allegheny Campus, Saturday, February 22nd.

Over 150 community members have already registered —so get your tickets now! Link in the comment.

02/03/2025

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh remains committed to eliminating racism and empowering women.

Learn how you can support their mission at: https://ywcapgh.org/get-involved

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh remains committed to our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We invite you to join us in our efforts to realize our vision of a community that advances education, opportunity, and equity regardless of gender, race, or background.

Get involved → ywcapgh.org/get-involved