Posner Foundation

We are thrilled to support CMU Libraries in its very worthy pursuit of advancing its Special Collections at Posner Center. Wait until you see the transformation ??

Thank you WRAP for hosting us for #PactNetworkConnect 2025! It was an inspiring week of global collaboration on finding solutions #foodwaste and plastics, and we look forward to seeing the momentum continue.

?Primer post del a?o! ?? Y será para compartir que lanzamos el programa de aceleración de startups “Reshaping Food Systems” en Latinoamérica ?? En colaboración con Posner Foundation, y marcando la tercera iteración del programa, esta iniciativa apoyará a 10 startups que estén desarrollando soluciones para transformar los sistemas alimentarios en la región. Buscamos fundadores que: ? Informen a los consumidores ? Mejoren los procesos en los centros de alimentos ? Reduzcan los riesgos de pérdida en la producción y distribución ? Impulsen la innovación en la desviación de desperdicios alimentarios ?? La convocatoria está abierta hasta el 14 de marzo. Conoce más sobre los criterios de elegibilidad, beneficios y fechas clave aquí: https://bit.ly/4jmQHa9 - - - ?Lan?amos o programa de acelera??o para startups “Reshaping Food Systems” na América Latina! ?? Em colabora??o com a Posner Foundation, e marcando a terceira itera??o, a iniciativa apoiará 10 startups que est?o criando solu??es para transformar os sistemas alimentares na América Latina. Procuramos fundadores que: ? Empoderem os consumidores ? Melhorem os processos nos centros de alimentos ? Reduzam riscos de perdas na produ??o e distribui??o ? Impulsionem a inova??o no destino de resíduos alimentares ?? A convocatória fica aberta até o 14 de mar?o. Saiba mais sobre os critérios de elegibilidade, benefícios e datas chave aqui: https://bit.ly/4jmQHa9 - - - We are launching the “Reshaping Food Systems” startup accelerator program in Latin America! ?? In partnership with Posner Foundation – and now in its third iteration –?this initiative will support 10 startups creating solutions to transform food systems across the region. We are looking for founders who: ? Empower consumers ? Improve food center processes ? Reduce loss risks in production and distribution ? Drive innovation in food waste diversion ?? The call for applications is open to startups across Latin America from January 20 to March 14. Learn more about eligibility criteria, benefits, and key dates here: https://bit.ly/3WnwHdM

What a joy to facilitate a convening earlier this month for the Pittsburgh-based network of student success organizations the Posner Foundation supports. The focus was on supporting the transition to and through college.

Game-changing solutions wanted: Press Forward’s Open Call on Infrastructure is open for applications! Local news outlets should be easier to start and sustain. That’s why Press Forward is investing up to $20 million in solutions to the common challenges newsrooms face through this grant opportunity.? ? This Open Call seeks ideas for strengthening the essential infrastructure the field needs to: ??Build Audience? ??Strengthen Operations? ??Cultivate Talented People &?? ??Generate Revenue. We’re looking for bold ideas that can scale or replicate to impact the sector, with grants of $500,000 to $1.5 million. All journalism support organizations and newsroom-led coalitions and collaborations are eligible to apply. Learn more and sign up for an information session at pressforward.news/opencall.?

The Posner Foundation is a proud supporter of the Fund for a Safer Future, which just announced a major milestone: $25 million in grants awarded to support gun violence prevention initiatives across the United States. Since its inception in 2011, the Fund for a Safer Future has been dedicated to engaging communities, advocating for policies, and supporting innovative approaches to address gun violence. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us in our collective efforts. Let’s continue to create a future where every community is safe from gun violence. #GunViolencePrevention #SaferFuture

Grantee Spotlight: ALUMNI THEATER COMPANY Alumni Theater Company creates bold theatrical work that gives fresh voice to the experience of young Black artists and highlights their rich contribution to our community. Staff work with each high school student to develop a written, viable plan for postsecondary education. This includes college selection, application assistance, preparation for standardized testing, audition preparation, associated fee payment, and financial aid form completion. Alumni Theater Company stays connected to all its alumni and provides mentoring and emergency financial resources to students who need support in postsecondary education.

The Posner Foundation is happy to announce its recent round of grants focused on student success initiatives in the Pittsburgh region. We will be highlighting the work of each organization in the coming months. We can’t wait to share their work with you! Until then, here is the full list of amazing organizations working to help students afford, access, thrive in, and complete college. ALUMNI THEATER COMPANY Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh Community College of Allegheny County Human Services Center Mon Valley Literacy Pittsburgh Neighborhood Allies Neighborhood Learning Alliance Open Field The Pittsburgh Promise South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) University of Pittsburgh Westmoreland County Community College

PRC crew joined folks from CONNECT (Congress of Neighboring Communities), Posner Foundation and others to tour City of Hermitage wastewater treatment plant. This incredible facility uses anaerobic digestion to process food waste alongside biosolids collected from #wastewater into #biogas used to produce energy that goes back into the grid. Thursday's field trip explored different avenues of food waste diversion -- including landfill and #composting -- and highlighted a unique approach to the food waste problem.

We’re Hiring a Post-Secondary Program Manager! Please swipe through to learn more about the new position and program, and thank you to the Posner Foundation for supporting this expansion. The application deadline is September 6th and applications should be emailed to our Director of Operations, Morgan Puterbaugh at morgan@arysepgh.org. The full job description can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eBSgt5y9 To learn more about why we are creating this new program and hiring, check out our last post to hear from our Senior Program Manager, Fernán, and Executive Director, Jenna, on all things related to this exciting expansion. Thank you to the Posner Foundation Student Success Grant for making this expansion possible. #ARYSEandshine