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Business Category: Community & Nonprofit

CoNectar Flora To Table Education

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80% of flowering plants are dependent upon pollinators for reproduction and it is estimated that 1 in every 3 bites of food comes from these flowering plants, including fruits, veggies, chocolate, coffee, nuts and spices. The mission of CoNectar, a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, is to connect all communities to multi-sensory “flora-to-table” education, creating curricula and providing programs that demonstrate the key role pollinators play in food systems and our broader ecology.

DarkSky Pittsburgh

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The mission of DarkSky Pittsburgh is to share the wonders of dark skies with the public and enhance science-based understanding of light pollution mitigation strategies while building a diverse and inclusive community.

Allegheny County Parks Foundation

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The Allegheny County Parks Foundation strengthens the health and vibrancy of our community by improving, conserving and restoring the nine Allegheny County Parks.

African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania

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The mission of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania is to continuously improve business and professional opportunities for small business owners and professionals. Guided by the core values of equity in opportunity, economic advancement, self-sufficiency, and entrepreneurial excellence, we will achieve economic parity for the small business community by ensuring full participation in the public and private sectors throughout the region.

Millvale Community Library

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For the past 13 years, the Millvale Community Library has been much more than a Library; we are an agent for positive change in our Community and beyond! We’ve been a gathering space for meetings. We’ve planned music, art and science programming for adults and children. We are committed to our Community’s Ecodistrict model, taking into consideration the areas of air, water, mobility, energy, food and equity into all decision making and planning. We’ve helped support our local immigrant and refugee populations. We’ve been a safe space for ALL to gather. We’ve helped promote food security in our neighborhood. We’ve protected and shared information. We’ve been a space where people can play, learn and grow. We’ve been a gateway to the digital world. AND WE HAVE BOOKS!