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The Soul Pitt Charter for Change trip was an awesome experience!
Check out the video by Andrew Rush and the Article by Sadie Gurman from the Post-Gazette who both traveled on our charter to document our journey!
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Fashion with Passion Styles of a Virtuous Woman – First Lady Fashion Show May 19th



Celebrating “First Ladies” in our Region
Saturday, May 19, 2012 | 3PM
at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
Shawn & Marlon Wayans LIVE at the Improv (4 Nights!) May 24-27!
SHAWN & MARLON WAYANS
LIVE AT THE WATERFRONT IMPROV

166 East Bridge Street The Stacks at the Waterfront
Homestead, PA 15120 1-412-
Click Here for Details
Soul Pitt Xtra w/ Donna & Terina – Live from the Hill to Fashion w/ Passion & More!
Donna and Terina are back again having fun while keeping you informed. Hear about an upcoming show on the Hill with Grammy Award winning artists, the Black Male Leadership program, upcoming Vacation Bible school, Oasis Ministries’ 11th Anniversary and even how to get a car with NO Credit check from Southside Motors.
Southside Motors Rent to Own Sales 412.481.CARS (2277) NO CREDIT CHECK!
Southside Motors is a unique dealership located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Southside neighborhood. We offer a variety of programs such as traditional financing for both good and troubled credit. We also offer a Rent To Own program.
The Rent to Own program is an entirely new concept of automotive finance. We know bad things happen to good people: divorce, illness, job loss, and even tax problems. We can even help if you are in a bankruptcy or have had repossessions. We have been in your shoes and we are happy to help.
With the Rent to Own program, there is NO CREDIT CHECK. Why settle for a beat up ten year old car with over 120,000 miles from a Buy Here, Pay Here lot when our revolutionary program allows us to put you into a quality car, minivan, or SUV of your choosing without even pulling your credit?
Visit us online at www.southsidemotorspgh.com
Rest in Peace – Murphy J. Hickerson

Thank you all for your prayers and for spreading the word about my missing cousin Murphy J. Hickerson. Although we did not find her alive, we know that she is now at peace and in a better place. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Details can be found here.
LIVE From the Hill Featuring Grammy Awards’ 2011 Best New Artist and Others on June 1st
Hill House Presents
“LIVE FROM THE HILL”
Featuring Grammy Awards’ 2011 Best New Artist,
ESPERANZA SPALDING,
Grammy Award Winning Drummer, TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON
& Pianist GERI ALLEN
Friday, June 1 , 2012
@ Hill House Kaufmann Center
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
Find out if you are at risk for Cardiovascular Disease
The Black Male Leadership Development Institute FREE program for African American high school males
The Black Male Leadership Development Institute, a program sponsored by the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University, is recruiting African American high school males for the 2012-13 year. The FREE program begins with a 7-day residential session on the campus of Robert Morris University and continues one Saturday per month throughout the school year. The young men are exposed to activities designed to increase their educational and leadership opportunities and challenging curriculum that will enhance their self-awareness and world view. The institute is staffed by a faculty consisting of African American male leaders from the region whose diverse backgrounds span the range from the pulpit to the boardroom. The leadership sessions are designed to inspire and motivate the participants as well as to provide a venue for adult African American male role models to share their knowledge and wisdom. The theme for this year is “My Brother’s Keeper”. The application deadline is May 25, 2012. For more details/application please visit www.bmldi.weebly.com or contact BMLDI Program Manager Ryan Scott by telephone at 412-227-4241 or rscott@ulpgh.org.
Dana’s Styling Salon’s 2012 Prom Hair Specials

2012 Prom Hair Specials
@ Dana’s Styling Salon
Our salon is located in Pittsburgh, PA
in the heart of East Liberty at 5901 Penn Avenue
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Oasis Ministries 11th Pastoral Anniversary Nightly at Doubletree Hotel on May 30 – June 1

7:30 PM Nightly at Doubletree Hotel
On Saturday June 2nd at 11AM there will be a Birthday Brunch at the Churchill Country Club. Call 412.901.6656 for more information.
Bloodsent LIVE in Concert “The Antidote” at the Coliseum on June 30th

Also Featuring
Oasis Theatre Company
Dramatic Powerful Presentations
For info and tickets call 412.880.7138
Women for a Healthy Environment Presents Fragrance Free Day on May 22!

10:00AM
Pittsburgh City Council Chambers
Receive a proclamation announcing May 22nd
as Fragrance Free Day in the City!
(City-County Building, 414 Grant Street)
11:00AM to 12:00PM
Online Educational Webinar
Experts will discuss fragrance in the workplace,
including health effects, legal issues and sample
workplace policies.
11:30AM to 1:30PM
Market Square
Enjoy live music by Bill Deasy, visit us to receive
giveaway items and take the “Don’t Spray for a Day”
pledge. Stop by and pick up your free gift!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, Inc. Male Internship Opportunities

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, Inc. has male internship opportunities available for the Summer and Fall academic terms. McAuley Ministries has provided the Centers with a grant to integrate men into our early childhood classroom setting.
Internship Highlights:
Option to Earn College Credits | Hourly Stipend available
Opportunity to gain Work Experience | Ongoing Professional Support
Students will have weekly supervision
Accepting Students with Majors and Minors in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Child/Family Development, Childlife, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Early Intervention or similar fields. Send Resumes & Inquiries to:
Project Supervisor, Angela Gressem,
agressem@gmail.com | (412) 414-5191
Hug Me Tight Childlife Centers, Inc.
1801 Centre Avenue, Suite 100 | Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Celebrate National Women’s Health Week on Saturday May 19th at CCAC

Allegheny County Health Department and Tobacco Free Allegheny are joining forces to celebrate National Women’s Health Week on Saturday May 19th with a free event that will feature Bev Smith, and a chef demonstrating cooking seasonal produce and offering taste samples. This fun, informative, interactive, multi-generational event will promote eating more produce, educate about recommended health screenings across the lifespan, and dispel common health myths. Also included will be a Kid Zone with children’s activities, a performance by the Just One, Bidwell Presbyterian Church’s Mime Ministry and many giveaways for participants. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
Highmark presents Gwen’s Girls 10th Anniversary Gala on May 19th

With a tribute to Gwendolyn J. Elliot!
Honorary Co-Chairs
Deborah Rice and Kiya Tomlin
Event Chair/Show Producer: Tara Rieland
at Frick Art & Historical Center
7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh PA 15208
For info call 412.731.7670 Ext. 10
3 Day Outdoor Exhibit & Fly Fest Celebrating Tuskegee Airmen 70th Anniversary June 1-3

The Daniel B. Matthews Historical Society & the Greater Pgh Chapter
of the Tuskegee Airmen Institute Presents
CAF RED TAIL SQUADRON
Tuskegee Airmen 70TH Anniversary
3 Day Outdoor Exhibit & Fly Festival!
@ The Allegheny County Airport – West Mifflin PA
Fri, Sat & Sun – June 1-3, 2012
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
Own Your Own Office Cleaning Business – Anago Cleaning Systems!

Visit us online at www.PittsburghCleaningFranchise.com
Grown and Classy – After Dark on May 19th in Monroeville
We had a great time last month with our first Grown and Classy – After Dark event at The Club, at Racquet Lane, Monroeville. The Club has a wonderful environment for mature adults, one of the BEST DJ’s (DJ Mighty Man)in the city, and plenty of free parking. We are there the third Saturday (May 19, 2012) of every month, so start making your plans now! Our special corporate guest for May is Highmark. See you there!
Check out the Johnstown Generals Arena Football in May and June 2012
Introducing Cynthia Flood and Precise Virtual Services

Are you over-worked and stressed?
Do you need assistance, but don’t want to hire a full-time employee?
Let us cover the tasks you find less appealing,
So you can focus on what you do best….
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Ozanam Benefit Reception & Silent Auction on May 19th at Damon’s Grill – Downtown Pittsburgh

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 6 PM
Damon’s Grill & Sports Bar Downtown
Located in the US Steel Tower
Emcee: Vince Sims (WPXI TV Channel 11)
Entertainment by Dewayne Dolphin
Please RSVP by May 10, 2012 to 412.864.4218
Look Who’s on the Cover of the Soul Pitt Quarterly Spring 2012 Issue!

Pick up your copy of the
Soul Pitt Quarterly
2012 Spring Issue Today!
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller “Under The Influence of Music” Tour comes to Pittsburgh Aug 4th!
Pittsburgh’s own Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller are hitting the road this summer. The Rostrum Records breakthrough artists, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, just announced a brand new tour titled “Under The Influence of Music.” Chevy Woods, Schoolboy Q, and Kendrick Lamar will be joining Mac and Wiz on this trippy tour, which kicks off in Cincinnati on July 26th and comes to Pittsburgh on August 4!
Under The Influence Of Music Tour Dates:
07-26 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
07-27 Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
07-28 Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
07-29 Toronto, Ontario – Molson Canadian Amphitheater
08-01 Boston, MA – Comcast Center
08-02 New York, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
08-03 Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
08-04 Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
08-05 Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
Vote for Amber Liggett for a Black Enterprise Magazine Teenpreneur Award
PLEASE VOTE FOR AMBER!!!! Amber Liggett, 15-year-old CEO of Amber’s Amazing Animal Balloons, has been nominated for a Black Enterprise Magazine Teenpreneur Award, and needs your help to win the People’s Choice Award!
Amber is from Beaver County and was featured in Soul Pitt Quarterly - Deadline to vote is May 18th. Click on the link below and vote for Amber. Please forward this and encourage everyone you know to vote for Amber! We appreciate your constant support! Go Amber! http://www.blackenterprise.com/2012/04/10/small-business-awards-2012-nominees/5/
Meet Criminal Defense Attorney Blaine Jones
If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges or a criminal investigation in the Pittsburgh area or in the surrounding communities of western Pennsylvania, we urge you to contact the Pittsburgh Attorney Blaine Jones at our Pittsburgh law firm immediately. Pittsburgh Attorney Blaine Jones has represented nearly 10,000 clients and is a former defense lawyer for the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender (Pittsburgh Lawyer). He has handled a wide range of legal cases in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania and successfully conducted nearly 50 trials. His clients have included high-profile individuals; he has personally appeared on television networks more than 50 times. Pittsburgh Attorney Blaine Jones participates in a regular legal segment on a Pittsburgh televised talk show.

Call Attorney Blaine Jones Today at 412.475.0062
Visit his website at www.blainejoneslaw.com
SendOutCards – an Internet-based service that is changing people’s lives
2nd Annual Teal Ribbon Comedy with Bill Cosby on Sept 27th at Carnegie Music Hall
En Vogue is Coming to Heinz Hall in June! Tickets on sale March 19th
Press Release from City Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle – Parking Tax Resolution
Introducing Michael L. Ashley, Certified Pedorthist

Michael Ashley started Professional Pedorthic Services LLC to fill a need for professionally fitted well made shoes & orthotics. Many common ailments such as knee & back pain as well as bunions & hammertoes can be caused or aggravated by improper or improperly fitted footwear. Michael doesn’t just look at your foot size; He also considers your foot type when assisting with shoe selection. He also participates in the Diabetic Shoe Program and maintains an online presence at www.pedorthicservices.weebly.com & www.pedorthicfeet.com. If you need better footwear contact Michael at 412-677-3049 or email mlacped@pedorthicfeet.com. Michael says, “My goal is to exceed your expectations for service. My motto is ‘Taking care, one step at a time’” Look for foot wear advice from Michael in an upcoming issue of Soul Pitt Quarterly. Originally from New Jersey, Michael and his family recently moved to Pittsburgh for opportunities to help the people in our community. We welcome Michael to our city and support his business!
Baptist Minister’s Conference of Pittsburgh & Vicinity, Inc. May 2-4 at Mount Ararat Baptist Church

BAPTIST MINISTER’S CONFERENCE
of Pittsburgh & Vicinity, Inc.
Preaching To Heal Our City
Conference/Revival
May 2-4, 2012
11AM Daily & 7PM Nightly
@ Mount Ararat Baptist Church
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
The NEW Sunday Brunch Experience at SAVOY

Beginning April 1, 2012 | 11AM – 3PM
412.281.0660
visit us online www.savoypgh.com
What can YOU do to help put L.C. Greenwood on the Hall of Fame Ballot?
Photo Review: The Diva Chef Cooking Demo at Giant Eagle Market District in Pine Township

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Soul Pitt Media reporter Dalisha Small caught up with celebrity chef, Elise Wims aka The Diva Chef at Giant Eagle Market District in Pine Township for a cooking demo. SP spoke with The Diva Chef about her upcoming projects, new line of chef uniforms, what it was like to be on the reality cooking show Hell’s Kitchen and advice she had for those aspiring to become chefs. It was a full house and The Diva Chef not only cooked, but entertained us with Hell’s Kitchen stories. When she completed her Shrimp Pizza dish, everyone was able to sample a piece. The crowd lined up in the end to get the autograph of Pittsburgh’s newest and most fashionable celebrity. Her line of chef uniforms are sure to be a national hit as this was the hot topic for the ladies. We’d like to thank Jackie Dixon and Giant Eagle for inviting us out to meet with The Diva Chef. To find out more about her, log onto www.elisethedivachef.com
SP to Promote and Educate Minorities Nationwide on Green Products, Services, and Job Opportunities.
Soul Pitt Media has been selected for a Nationwide Project to promote and Educate Minorities Nationwide on Green Products, Services, and Job opportunities.
Craig Dawson, VP Sales & Marketing for Soul Pitt, states that “We are very humbled and honored to have been chosen to lead this campaign. We look forward to working as the liaison to other minority websites across America so we as a community don’t get left behind on this technology and the benefits and jobs that go with it.” Soul Pitt Media hopes to unveil this monumental program within the next thirty days. So we are asking all of our readers and viewers to STAY TUNED for this exciting project!
Road Trip: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Week Concert – with George Clinton & Kid Cudi

Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are FREE! Tickets are FREE! Tickets are FREE!
Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland OH
Doors open at 6 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m.
Presented by PNC
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will host a FREE Induction Week Concert at Quicken Loans Arena with a once-in-a-lifetime lineup showcasing music’s unique ability to bridge generation and cultural gaps. Music fans of all ages are invited to come together and celebrate the return of the Induction Ceremony to Cleveland with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, as well as Cleveland’s own Kid Cudi. Additional artists to be named soon.
Click Here for Full Details
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Freddie Jackson is Coming to Pittsburgh on May 27th

1st Annual Memorial Day
All White Cabaret Featuring
FREDDIE JACKSON
@ The Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum
Sunday, May 27th, 2012 | 9PM
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!
Marvin Sapp Performing LIVE in Pittsburgh on June 3rd

“The I Win Tour”
MARVIN SAPP
With Special Guest Travis Malloy,
Melvin Jones and Gospel Comedian Henry Sapp
Sunday June 3, 2012 | 7PM
@ Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
SPQ is in Crafton Giant Eagle!

Bandele Peterson, the Manager of the Giant Eagle in the Crafton Ingram Shopping Center, stands by the display stand in the entrance way to his store that holds the new anniversary issue of Soul Pitt Quarterly Magazine. Bandele started off stocking the shelves at this store many years ago and is now the manager! Next time you’re in the area, stop by and say hello to Bandele and pick up a copy of SPQ too.
Get FREE advertising for your business or non-profit that deals with families or children

Do you have a business or non-profit that deals with families or children?
Do you want FREE advertising on Soul Pitt’s web and print platforms?
Are you familiar with using Microsoft Word? Consider yourself tech savvy?
If so, we are looking for YOU! This is a great opportunity for someone to get a ton of exposure for your after school program, dance school, tutoring program, family training program, etc. on a consistent basis to help you build your brand and yourself as well! Please email soulpitt@gmail.com to find out more!
Getting Down to Business with Jenyce M. Woodruff – Property Assessments

In 2007, Allegheny County taxpayers challenged the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s base rate property valuation system in Clifton v. Allegheny County, 969 A.2d 1197 (Pa. 2009). In turn, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Allegheny County to reassess all properties for the first time since 2002.
While tax payers hoped that the court-ordered reassessments would offer a solution for property owners paying more than their fair share of taxes; numerous mistakes in the reassessment process – some might say deliberate acts – have caused quite an uproar. While county executives focus on remedying a broken tax system, property owners want to know, what happens next? CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE
How do we end Black on Black Crime?
by Sharif Rasheed (www.bethe1change.com)
There was a time in history when education, success, progress and change inspired black Americans as a whole. When individuals loved to read and challenge the status quo. When these same individuals would learn history in order to never let it repeat itself. W.E.B Dubois was a scholar who had a great understanding of history. Frederick Douglas, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad, Huey P. Newton, Angela Davis, Cornel West and many more all had/have a great understanding of history. When they speak, they speak from a place that understands the power of not understanding ones history. In their writings they refer to historical events that portrayed minorities in a negative light and counter those arguments. History is a powerful tool that laid the foundation for generations to create change. There has been a slow transition from educating oneself to self harming oneself that has infested the youth. We’re talking about black on black crime and when discussed, it typically focuses directly on the physical harm and not the emotional generational harm.
Click here to continue and SpeakOUT!
A Collaborative Event: Leadership in the African-American Community

Bev Smith. Photo Courtesy of Beckham Media
by Diane R. Hughley
One of the highlights of the 2012 Black History Month activities was an event hosted by sponsor Highmark and its Black Network Business Resource Group in partnership with Pittsburgh’s Black Affinity Groups and Employee Partnership Councils from Alcoa, BNY Mellon, US Steel and other corporate and non-profit organizations. Evan Frazier, Highmark’s Senior Vice President for Community Affairs, introduced Bev Smith, a nationally syndicated radio host who delivered the keynote address on leadership in the African-American community. The event took place in February at the August Wilson Center for African-American Culture.
Prior to the keynote presentation, there was a networking reception where approximately 150 guests were able to dialogue and interact with affinity group representatives and guests. This is the second annual event and the goal is to establish collaborative efforts among the greater Pittsburgh area affinity groups. An objective from this collaborative effort is to discuss and exchange ideas on ways companies can retain, hire and recruit minorities.
Rap Artists (Jasiri X and Paradise Gray) from Pittsburgh Speak on Panel at Yale Law School

Law professors and hip-hop artists joined forces Tuesday (Feb 28, 2012) to discuss how corporations and marketing have impacted the hip-hop industry.
Four experts on the hip-hop industry — Hofstra Law School professor Akilah Folami, Earle Mack School of Law professor Bret Asbury, and rappers Jasiri X and Paradise Gray — analyzed how the hip-hop industry has changed over the past decades in front of nearly 35 students and New Haven community members at the Yale Law School. During the discussion, the panelists spoke about how hip-hop music, which began as a genre devoted to exploring social injustices has become dominated by images of violence and misogyny — a development they attributed to the corporatization of the industry.
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Jazz, R&B and Gospel Artists Come Together for D’Ascenzo Benefit on March 31

Dina D’Ascenzo Benefit
@ JT’s @ The Club
The Club Health & Fitness Center
One Racquet Lane, Monroeville PA 15146
Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 8PM
Join Soulful R&B Group
ARTISTREE LIVE”
~ Featuring the following Artists ~
Voices for Christ | Teresa Hawthorne | Flo Wilson | Gina Yohe | Kevin Howard
Roland Ford “The Line Dance King” | Tim Stevens, Master of Ceremonies
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
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Photo Review: Macy’s Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Romare Bearden
The Exhibit Opener was on Thursday, February 9th at the Downtown Macy’s. It was Sponsored by Macy’s and the Romare Bearden Foundation in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the Andy Warhol Museum and the exhibit was borrowed from the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. Savoy Restaurant served hors d’oeuvres and beverages. It was truly a celebration of Bearden’s life and legacy that included his artwork, food and music. Sean Jones and Band played while guests admired the works of Romare Bearden engaging in conversation, enjoying the ambiance and culture surrounding them and the special treats like Gumbo & Grits and Sweet Potato Cheesecake catered by SAVOY Restaurant. Macy’s also dedicated a window to Black History Month. Macy’s gave out $10 gift cards upon our arrival and a 15% off shopping pass! A book of Romare Bearden by photographer Frank Stewart was on sale for a special price in Men’s Furnishings. And if you spent $50 in Macy’s that evening, you received a free silk Romare Bearden scarf complete with Romare’s “The Lamp” artwork and his distinctively artistic signature. No problem for the Soul Stylista…straight to the shoe department for some shoes to match and indeed I found some in two seconds flat! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
In Memory of Whitney Houston

Sony Music Entertainment issued the following statement regarding Whitney Houston: “Whitney Houston was an icon and a once-in-a-lifetime talent who inspired a generation of singers and brought joy to millions of fans around the world. She had a voice of unmatched beauty and power that changed music forever, and she leaves behind an indelible legacy of timeless songs that will never be forgotten. She also was an important member of the Sony Music family who spent her storied recording career with Arista Records. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go out to her daughter and her entire family.”
Visit: http://remembering.whitneyhouston.com/
Photo Review: Fashion with Compassion GoRed Event
Fashion with Compassion is a Fundraiser and roaming Fashion Show that benefits the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign. This year it was held on February 9th at Fairmont Pittsburgh in Downtown sponsored by Pittsburgh Magazine and Fifth Third Bank and music provided by The Kevin Howard Duo. The night was all aglow with a sea of Red! Supporters filled the ballroom in radiant fashion with many versions of red. I even found a hot pair of Red Boots amongst the crowd! Speaking of Fashion, models paraded the room with fashions from vendors such as Adam & Eve, Carabella, Eyetique and many more. There was also an exciting Chinese Auction. Women and Men from around the region enjoyed this wonderful evening for a worthy cause. Soul Pitt Media’s Health and Wellness Editor Leslie Askerneese was there in true fashion and Fashion Editor Sabrina Clark. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
Dr. Maya Angelou Receives Inaugural Dignity & Respect Champion Award
Recognized for Her Lifelong Commitment
to Making the World a Better Place for All to Live
Dr. Maya Angelou—celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist—is the 2011 Dignity & Respect Champion. The honor was awarded by Candi Castleberry-Singleton, founder and chair of the Dignity & Respect Campaign, a not-for-profit initiative that promotes inclusion by treating people with dignity and respect. Click Here for Full Details
7th Annual Volunteer Awards Banquet on March 15th

Request your Presence To attend our
7th Annual Volunteer Awards Banquet
March 15, 2012 | 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Epiphany Catholic Church Social Hall
184 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Come and Enjoy Award Presentations, Dinner & Dancing.
Come join us as we celebrate the many individuals who have given of themselves to ensure the advocacy efforts our implemented.
Please RSVP no later than 3/1/2012 by calling our office
at (412) 361-0142; there will be $10 fee!
Message Carriers mission is to provide advocacy and recovery support services to individuals and their family members impacted by the disease of addiction and/or mental health disorders.



























































