Facts About The New Pittsburgh Collaborative

Founded in early 2002 with the support of Elsie Hillman, the New Pittsburgh Collaborative (NPC) is the only organization that proactively seeks to create partnerships among the various young professional groups in Southwestern Pennsylvania. It is comprised of a non-partisan network of diverse and civically engaged organizations. These groups share information and draw upon one another's resources for events and initiatives to educate their members, advocate for dialogue on regional issues, influence decision makers, and encourage progress in the Pittsburgh region.

Currently the NPC is comprised of 22 member organizations, representative of the diversity of Pittsburgh communities, including: the Latin American Cultural Union, Shalom Pittsburgh, the Gay and Lesbian Neighborhood Development Association, Onyx Alliance, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, and the Pittsburgh Asian American Young Professionals Association, among others.

According to the 2003 Census Demographics of Allegheny County, there are 600,000 individuals under the age of 40 within Allegheny County. The NPC strives to be the umbrella organization in which all of the region's young professional community is equally represented.

Many joint endeavors are the result of groups' mutual involvement in the NPC. The partnership between the Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) and the Junior League of Pittsburgh is an example of just such an endeavor. These groups are currently working together to raise money for their respective scholarship funds by hosting a joint fundraiser.

Furthermore, in the Fall of 2005 Urban League Young Professionals of Pittsburgh (ULYP) and Shalom Pittsburgh will collaborate to present Shalom Sankofa, an event intended to promote broad understanding of the Black and Jewish communities. A cocktail reception at the Heinz History Center will showcase the history of both communities including food samplings, discussions led by prominent Hill District residents, and access to the "Points in Time" exhibit with a history presentation of the Hill and a rebuilt pulpit from a synagogue. A trolley tour of the Hill District synagogues will help foster a greater understanding of the history of the Hill District.

In the Summer of 2004 all of the NPC organizations along with many other area foundations and individuals worked together to raise money for the "Save our Summer" fundraising campaign which successfully re-opened 16 public pools and 7 recreation centers in the City of Pittsburgh.

In April of 2005 the NPC partnered with AARP Pennsylvania, and together they co-hosted the Intergenerational Forum on Social Security Privatization. The event garnered local and national media attention, for its innovative approach to bridging the gap between generations. The event attendance exceeded expectations with nearly 500 people. Consequently, in the Fall of 2005 both groups will once again work together to host a forum on Social Security solvency.

The NPC also sponsors a variety of social events and networking opportunities which take place throughout the year. For further information visit the New Pittsburgh Collaborative website at www.NewPittsburghCollaborative.org.


Home Contact Factsheet Platform Mailing List In the News Delegate Pages	Facts About The New Pittsburgh Collaborative Founded in early 2002 with the support of Elsie Hillman, the New Pittsburgh Collaborative (NPC) is the only organization that proactively seeks to create partnerships among the various young professional groups in Southwestern Pennsylvania. It is comprised of a non-partisan network of diverse and civically engaged organizations. These groups share information and draw upon one another's resources for events and initiatives to educate their members, advocate for dialogue on regional issues, influence decision makers, and encourage progress in the Pittsburgh region. Currently the NPC is comprised of 22 member organizations, representative of the diversity of Pittsburgh communities, including: the Latin American Cultural Union, Shalom Pittsburgh, the Gay and Lesbian Neighborhood Development Association, Onyx Alliance, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project, and the Pittsburgh Asian American Young Professionals Association, among others. According to the 2003 Census Demographics of Allegheny County, there are 600,000 individuals under the age of 40 within Allegheny County. The NPC strives to be the umbrella organization in which all of the region's young professional community is equally represented. Many joint endeavors are the result of groups' mutual involvement in the NPC. The partnership between the Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) and the Junior League of Pittsburgh is an example of just such an endeavor. These groups are currently working together to raise money for their respective scholarship funds by hosting a joint fundraiser. Furthermore, in the Fall of 2005 Urban League Young Professionals of Pittsburgh (ULYP) and Shalom Pittsburgh will collaborate to present Shalom Sankofa, an event intended to promote broad understanding of the Black and Jewish communities. A cocktail reception at the Heinz History Center will showcase the history of both communities including food samplings, discussions led by prominent Hill District residents, and access to the "Points in Time" exhibit with a history presentation of the Hill and a rebuilt pulpit from a synagogue. A trolley tour of the Hill District synagogues will help foster a greater understanding of the history of the Hill District. In the Summer of 2004 all of the NPC organizations along with many other area foundations and individuals worked together to raise money for the "Save our Summer" fundraising campaign which successfully re-opened 16 public pools and 7 recreation centers in the City of Pittsburgh. In April of 2005 the NPC partnered with AARP Pennsylvania, and together they co-hosted the Intergenerational Forum on Social Security Privatization. The event garnered local and national media attention, for its innovative approach to bridging the gap between generations. The event attendance exceeded expectations with nearly 500 people. Consequently, in the Fall of 2005 both groups will once again work together to host a forum on Social Security solvency. The NPC also sponsors a variety of social events and networking opportunities which take place throughout the year. For further information visit the New Pittsburgh Collaborative website at www.NewPittsburghCollaborative.org.