Hello Friends,

Easter is always such a powerful time for reflection. At The Pittsburgh Project, we’ve been celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not just as a moment in history, but as an invitation into a new kind of life. One marked by restoration, justice, and unwavering hope. It’s the same kind of hope that has fueled this organization for four decades.

This year marks 40 years of ministry and presence here on the North Side. We’ve walked with thousands of young people and their families, partnered with neighbors, churches, and organizations, and built a community rooted in God’s love. And now it’s time to celebrate!

On Thursday, June 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in their MuseumLab space, we hope you can join us for an evening of stories, gratitude, laughter, and vision-casting for the future. We’ll honor those who’ve made this journey possible and look ahead to where God is calling us next. Click here to RSVP for the 40th Anniversary Celebration.

As we celebrate, we’re also dreaming forward. This year, we’re inviting 40 new people to join our monthly giving community. Monthly support is one of the most meaningful ways to sustain this work. It provides consistency for our youth programs, staffing, and outreach efforts, and it tells our young people: you matter enough for someone to invest every single month. Whether it’s $10, $25, or $100 per month, your commitment helps us build something lasting. Join 40 for the 40th

Now, if I can be real with you for a moment… A few weeks ago, my email was hacked. It was frustrating, confusing, and left me feeling pretty vulnerable. People I care about were getting strange messages that looked like they were from me. It was disruptive in that unique way only modern technology can be.

But in the middle of all that, I was reminded of something. That inbox breach exposed things I didn’t expect and made me feel exposed, too. And in a way, that’s what the work we do here at TPP is all about. We help expose broken systems. We show up in the margins where other systems can’t. We disrupt isolation. We support what’s overlooked. We help repair what’s been damaged. And yes, sometimes it’s messy, inconvenient, or even frustrating. But it’s always worth it. Because we believe our calling is to live into God’s resurrection story, not just during this season, but throughout the year.

So, thank you. Thank you for walking with us. Thank you for being part of this community. Thank you for believing that another world is possible and for helping us to do our part to shape it by Sharing Hope, Empowering Youth, and Building Community!

With gratitude and hope,

Rick Mason

Executive Director

The Pittsburgh Project

P.S. The Pittsburgh Project is participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend (May 3–4)! We have a team of runners and walkers hitting the pavement to support our youth programming. Want to cheer us on or donate to the cause? Support the Marathon Team Here. Every step makes a difference. Thank you for believing in this work!