PYLA is an initiative of Pittsburgh Cares in partnership with the United Way of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Public Schools. It is designed to have 9th and 10th grade youth develop and enhance a healthy self-concept and self-awareness, identify characteristics of leadership styles, and develop and practice leadership skills a decision maker, role model, advocate and volunteer.
Contact: Holly McGraw
744 Oliver Building, 353 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-471-2114
hmcgraw@pittsburghcares.orgFood/Snacks/Beverages:Gift cards for area Restaurants: Pizza Parlors, etc.
Packaged food: Capri sun, bottles of water, granola bars, potato chips, etc
Training Materials/Supplies:350 white t-shirts
150 drawstring backpacks
20 digital cameras
25 disposable cameras
250 college size notebooks
10 easels
25 Flip charts
Art Supplies: poster board, markers, pens, pencils, paint, paint brushes
3 Rolls of butcher paper
5 large plastic storage containers
25 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens books
250 inspirational books/gifts for teens
5 Small CD/Radio Players
Transportation:
Port Authority: Zone One Daily bus passes for students to attend trainings in and around the Pittsburgh region.
Student Incentives:Steelers tickets with a behind the scenes tour
Penguins tickets with a behind the scenes tour
Admission to area cultural, arts, and sporting venues or events
Gift cards
Monthly Port Authority Bus Passes
Change Leader Incentives:20 Books: I Choose To Stay by Salome Thomas-El
Please contact Holly McGraw directly prior to dropping off any wish list donations.
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