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Today, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (HR 1) to create and save 3.5 million jobs and spur reinvestment in our nation's economy.
Below is a selection of editorials from newspapers across the country:
Tulsa World Editorial (Oklahoma) - The stimulus
Now it's time to put aside all the political rhetoric and get the country moving. Despite all the talk about bipartisanship, that didn't happen. Only three Republicans in the entire Congress, all of them in the Senate, voted for the package. The Republicans continue to charge that there aren't enough tax cuts in the package and too much spending on wasteful projects. This is the same line they have taken over the past eight years. Maybe it's time to try something different.
It is a shame that there is a part of the population that is rooting for this plan to fail. And it's mostly coming from the same crowd that accused anyone who was against the war in Iraq of being a traitor. Being against a war is traitorous but hoping that the country has an economic meltdown is patriotic?...
Obama's proposal has funding for health care, education, infrastructure, energy, science, the unemployed, food programs, aid for workers and, yes, tax cuts…
The country is in a desperate situation. It calls for bold and drastic action. Congress and the president have taken that step… [2/17/09]
Brattleboro Reformer Editorial (Vermont) - A Victory for America
On the 24th day of his presidency, Barack Obama recorded a legislative achievement that few of his predecessors had accomplished at any point of their terms in office.
In just over three weeks time, the Obama administration guided economic stimulus legislation through Congress. With virtually no assistance from the Republicans, President Obama's team pulled off the passage of the most sweeping economic measures since Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
Sure, there were missteps and miscalculations of the kind that will keep the political pundits' tongues wagging for weeks to come. But in the real world, beyond the Washington bubble, most Americans see it differently. They see President Obama delivering on his promise to marshal the resources of the federal government to lift the nation out of a deepening recession… [2/17/09]
Aurora Sentinel Editorial (Colorado) - Nation crosses its fingers for stimulus
…The logic behind the bill is sound. Those of us who still have jobs are spending less on everything, forcing other businesses to cut back or close, putting more of us out of work and pushing the rest of us into spending even less, which in turn, creates more layoffs. While that's an over-simplification of what's led to the threat of an economic infarction, the downward spiral is now the driving force of our troubles and the most important problem to address.
Despite all the disagreements of those in Congress working on the problem, everyone agrees that the government is the only entity that can inject itself -- and your money -- into the economy to try and change what's happening. The choice then had become either to do nothing -- because it either won't work, or it won't net enough good for what it costs -- or give it a shot.
Congress and Obama were right to choose action, and they painted the effort as one that would at the very least leave us with better roads, bridges, schools and cars… [2/15/09]
Sarasota Herald Tribune Editorial (Florida) - Spending that Stimulates
…We are sorely disappointed in our hometown congressman, Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan, who voted against legislation that is projected to bring an estimated 7,600 jobs to his district, which has been hurt badly by the collapsed housing industry and rising unemployment.
Buchanan agrees that a stimulus is needed but favors a different plan, he said in a statement Friday afternoon. 'We need a bill that will create jobs by helping small businesses and working families without leaving the country with a massive debt.'
Swell idea, if only the Republicans had followed it rather than contributing to a massive deficit when they were in charge of Congress and the White House…
In all, this package is a step in the right direction. We only hope it will be enough. [2/14/09]
Decatur Daily Editorial (Alabama) - GOP betting against American prosperity
Apparently, Republicans believe a continued policy of tax cuts for the wealthy is the best way out of the recession. After all, look at the lack of prosperity that policy has spawned during the past 12 months, when more than 4 million jobs were lost.
Fortunately, the American people -- including those of us in Alabama represented by Sens. Richard Shelby, R-Tuscaloosa, and Jeff Sessions, R-Mobile -- will benefit from the stimulus package. The more than $600 million in infrastructure improvements in this state will put people to work and pump public and private capital into the economy while strengthening crumbling roads and bridges we all use. The legislation sets aside more than $38 billion for similar projects across the country…
Something has to be done to help the American people in these troubled times. How ironic that the party whose election theme was "Country First" is betting against the prosperity of the American people. [2/17/09]
Lexington Herald-Leader Editorial (Kentucky) - Pay attention to state's suffering
As Kentuckians, we can take some pride in the fact that our senior senator, Mitch McConnell, plays such a large role on the national stage, presenting as he did last week the opposition voice to the Obama administration's stimulus package.
However, as Kentuckians we can also wish that our senator, elected by our voters, might give a little more thought to the suffering back home in one of the poorest states in the nation.
As the stimulus bill he unsuccessfully fought headed for Obama's signature, McConnell was ever the stern taskmaster, saying 'the Democrats have been making up for lost time with a government spending spree on the taxpayer credit card.'
Arguable, but thousands of Kentuckians are losing or have lost jobs because no one else is spending…
Tough love about responsibility and future national debt is not going to help those thousands of families survive this recession… [2/17/09]
Des Moines Register Editorial (Iowa) - Rescuing desperate Americans
…The legislation is widely known as a 'stimulus' package, though the official name includes the words 'reinvestment' and 'recovery.' It would be appropriate to also include the word 'rescue' in the title.
Many Americans need some rescuing right about now…
But it is virtually impossible to argue against strengthening this country's safety net at a time when more and more Americans are falling into it.
Part of the $800 billion package will provide direct help to low- and middle-income American families feeling a lot of pain at this point in our history. It's money well spent… [2/14/09]


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Mindfulness and Stress In The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Mindfulness (2014)
Emotionally Intelligent Happiness In Oxford Handbook of Happiness (2013)
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Positive Psychology In The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology (2008)
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Rethinking Stress: The Role of Mindsets in Determining the Stress Response In Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2013)
Mind Over Milkshakes: Mindsets, Not Actual Nutrients, Determine Ghrelin Response In Health Psychology (2011)
Mindset Matters: Exercise and the Placebo Effect In Psychological Science (2007)
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Capitalizing on Stress: Changing Mindsets to Harness the Beneficial Psychological, Physiological, and Performance Effects of Stress (2013)
Catalyzing Dialectics: How Tension Stimulates Thought and Behavior (2013)
Channeling Arousal Through Altering Mindset: The Adaptive Role of Elevated Cortisol in Negotiation Outcomes (2013)
Creating Reality: How Seemingly Small Changes in Subjective Mindset Produce Objective Changes in Health, Performance, and Behavior (2013)
It's Just Water? The Effect of Mindset and Shared Reality on the Physical, Psychological and Performance Effects of Water (2013)
Stress Mindset and Standardized Testing (2013)
The Grace of Control: How Reflecting on What We Can Control Increases Physiological and Psychological Well-Being (2013)
Toward an Integrated Positive Psychology: Three Spheres of Perception (2013)

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Apr 23, 2014
CIA grads win 25% of nation's top retail design honors
Mar 15, 2014 @ MOCA Cleveland in Cleveland, OH
CIA's Traveling Sketchbooks make a last stop at MOCA
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The game design industry is constantly evolving, and CIAs students are on the edge of the newest technologies and gaming tactics. This weekend, the Great Lakes Science Center will host our students for the Game Design Spring Show, as they present their amazing work. The exhibition reception is tomorrow, Apr. 25, from 1-3pm. Click below for more details.
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Alumnus and superhero comics writer Brian Bendis visits CIA
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Mar 28, 2014
The Accident: Recent Work by Nicky Nodjoumi
Apr 15, 2014
Students win $11,000 in Dealer Tire art competition
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Apr 22, 2014
2014 Spring Illustration + Animation Show
Apr 22, 2014
4/24-27: Bernard Hermann weekend with CITIZEN KANE, MARNIE & more!
Aug 20, 2013
CIA named one of the "Best in the Midwest"
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Apr 22, 2014 @ Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland in Cleveland, OH
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My Great Outdoors: My Mom's Drought Tolerant Garden
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it's beautiful--your mom really succeeded in planting a beautiful garden
Gorgeous. So many interesting plants. I particularly love the kangaroo paw - the green is so dark. I see the red variety in her garden. I know that there's also a yellow that exists.
Beautiful and serene. Everything a garden should be.
What a beautiful garden! As a lifelong rock hound, I especially like what she did with rocks (and that she scavenged them)!
Awesome. With fronts like this I just don't understand people's obsession with grass.
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Pittsburgh Penguins and Giant Eagle Team Up for Diaper Drive
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Giant Eagle will team up on March 29 at Kidapaloozaat the David L. Lawrence Convention Centerand on March 30 at CONSOL Energy Center to collect diapers for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank.
One in three families in America struggle to afford diapers for their children and not all social assistance programs for low-income families cover the cost of diapers. Babies need between 6 - 10 diapers each day and an adequate supply of diapers can cost more than $100 each month per baby for families that are already struggling. Without a clean diaper available, some babies can spend a day or longer in one diaper, leading to potential health and abuse risks.
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank helps to bridge the "diaper gap" – a lack of a sufficient supply of disposable diapers to ensure babies remain clean, dry and healthy – by providing diapers for babies of families who are most in need.
On March 29, fans attending Kidapalooza at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center can join Iceburgh from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm as he collects diapers for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank. Fans that donate at Kidapalooza have the opportunity to win prizes from Giant Eagle and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On March 30, wives and girlfriends of Pittsburgh Penguins players and coaches will accept donations of diapers and cash at the American Eagle gate, Trib Total Media gate and Verizon gate of CONSOL Energy Center before the Penguins-Blackhawks game. Fans who make a donation at CONSOL Energy Center will receive 15 PensPoints and an opportunity to win autographed Pens memorabilia. Each PensPoints card must be redeemed within 48 hours of the Pittsburgh Penguins Diaper Drive sponsored by Giant Eagle and only one per account will be accepted.
All donations will help the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank continue its mission to help babies and we encourage each fan to provide an assist for the youngest and most vulnerable members of our community – our children.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Allegheny Intermediate Unit3 (AIU3) are teaming up on a first-of-its-kind initiative – "Tablets in Education" – to provide free Kindle Fire HDX 7" tablets to 50 schools in Allegheny County.
Ten Special Education programs in the county also will benefit from the program. In all, the Penguins Foundation and AIU3 will provide 1,200 free tablets – 20 per school – as well as mass charging stations, Kindle FreeTime Kid-Proof Cases and more than $100,000 in educational apps..
"The opportunity to positively impact so many students in Allegheny County makes this our most important educational program to date," said Dave Soltesz, president of the Penguins Foundation. "By providing these free tablets, we believe we can help teachers stimulate the learning process – not only enhancing students' interest in reading and math but also helping to develop critical thinking, writing and communication skills."
The free Kindle Fire HDX tablets will be provided to select elementary schools throughout the city and county. Also included in the program are Special Education schools such as the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Wesley Spectrum, the Children's Institute, Pressley Ridge, the DePaul Institute, the Sunrise School, Pathfinder and Mon Valley.
Common Sense Media and the Kindle Education Team are joining AIU3 in playing key roles in "Tablets in Education" – selecting educational apps and age-appropriate books while developing content and lesson plans.
"At the AIU, we realize the importance of student engagement to student learning and are thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to enhance this opportunity for children in Allegheny County," stated Linda Hippert Executive Director Allegheny Intermediate Unit. "We know that success in the workforce begins with students who are successful in the classroom. Reading is critical to that success. We appreciate the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation acknowledging the need for great readers and look forward to our continued work with them to benefit students in our region."
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 is part of Pennsylvania's public education system and is one of 29 intermediate units created in 1970 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. AIU3 provides specialized educational services to Allegheny County's 42 suburban school districts and five vocational/technical schools.
"Common Sense Media is delighted to be a partner in this innovative project," said Jennifer Ehehalt, Education Program Manager, Common Sense Media. "We strive to make it easy for educators to choose the best apps and websites for learning by building a community that allows them to discover, use, and share the best apps and websites for learning. We are excited for the opportunity to provide high quality apps for educators planning to use the Kindle Fire tablets in their classroom. This opportunity will push student learning to the forefront and allow them to collaborate, communicate, create and share information digitally."
Common Sense Media has developed a set of ratings that are intended to gauge the educational value of videos, games and apps. The nonprofit organization's "Learning Ratings" attempt to assess different types of learning qualities within various forms of media. Common Sense Media is considered the nation's largest membership organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.
"We are excited to be collaborating with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation in their 'Tablets in Education' program," said Daniel Smith, Kindle Education. "By distributing Kindle Fire tablets and education apps to select schools in Pennsylvania, the Penguins organization and the AIU3 are making a significant investment in educating and preparing students for the digital age."
"Kindle for Education" provides a holistic approach to helping students study smarter, making it easier than ever to manage content and devices, and provide cost-effective educational solutions for schools. Amazon is invested in enhancing the learning experience and enabling easy, cross-platform deployment of content via Kindle Whispercast technology throughout a school or entire district, enabling better educational experiences for students, teachers, and administrators.
"The opportunity to positively impact so many students in Allegheny County makes this our most important educational program to date," -Dave Soltesz President of the Penguins Foundation.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Gala on Thursday January 16th, 2014 at CONSOL Energy Center. Celebrate a variety of California wines, sample hors d'oeuvres and bid on exclusive auction items while mingling with Pittsburgh personalities.
SKATES & PLATES CHARITY GALA Presented by TRIB TOTAL MEDIA
Since 1986, the Penguins have hosted an annual charity gala for the benefit of local children's charities raising over $5.75 million for medical research.
In 2009, the Penguins re-organized the team's gala and hosted its signature event, the Skates & Plates Charity Gala presented by Trib Total Media, to benefit the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Mario Lemieux Foundation and Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Penguins' players don tuxedos and pass plates instead of pucks as they greet guests and serve as waiters for the evening. Top tip honors and bragging rights are captured by a different Penguins' player each season. Along with dinner, the event features silent and live auctions. Prizes are also awarded to guests for the top tips collected by the players.
The Penguins Charity Auction on ROOT SPORTS took place on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Thank you to all the Pens fans who purchased Penguins Charity Prize Bags online at at the game! 3,750 bags were sold to benefit the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
Prize bags will be shipped within 7-10 business days from date of purchase.
Since 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation have presented the Open Hockey Practice at CONSOL Energy Center. The event offers a rare opportunity for over 10,000 school students, in grades one through eight, from across Allegheny County to see the Penguins at work. Students are entertained leading up to the start of practice with informational videos about behind-the-scenes aspects of the team and facility. Students are given the opportunity to ask questions of the players and coaches during and after practice. The whole event incorporates educational themes (math, geography, etc.) and everyone is given an activity book focused on education, health and nutrition to take home with them.
Since the 2010-2011 season, the Penguins' Free Game for Kids provides a unique experience for our area's youth to attend a game. The Penguins' Free Game for Kids has given 36,000 of our youngest fans the chance attend a game for free! The genesis for the program came from a desire to give the team's young and growing fan base the opportunity to enjoy a game at the new CONSOL Energy Center. The Free Game for Kids was created as a way to thank our young fan base which is, and continues to be, an integral part of our success.
October heralds a flurry of things — cooler temperatures as autumn marches forward, leaves change colors, the NHL regular season begins and the color purple washes through the National Hockey League. Wait. . . purple? Fans probably notice that their favorite team's normal colors include a lavender accent as the NHL continues its annual Hockey Fights Cancer campaign throughout October. This league-wide initiative includes numerous activities that involve all member clubs, players, management and fans — as well as the creation of Hockey Fights Cancer-themed merchandise — all with the goal of raising awareness and funds for this important cause.
Members of the Penguins organization also wear specially designed Hockey Fights Cancer silk ties. Pittsburgh Penguins' management, executives, coaches and team broadcasters wear the ties throughout the game. Team owner and Penguins great Mario Lemieux leads the Penguins Alumni Association as he also proudly displays the Hockey Fights Cancer tie. The Penguins Ice Crew wear Hockey Fights Cancer apparel to showcase the special merchandise that is available for purchase in the PensGear Store and wrap their shovels and pails in the signature lavender color.
In 2012, the Penguins started a tradition of lighting the glass spine of CONSOL Energy Center with the color purple. This year, the Penguins Foundation created a special HFC commemorative puck, had them autographed by the players and sold the Mystery Pucks pre-game on October 30. The pucks sold out before the opening faceoff, adding to the funds generated for this worthy cause.
SUMMER STICKS presented by Reed Smith
Every autumn, the Pittsburgh Penguins host a golf tournament and spend a day on the links for charity. The 26th Annual Summer Sticks Golf Classic presented by Reed Smith was held on September 10, 2013 at Allegheny Country Club. The tournament is one of the organization's signature events and is greatly anticipated as the last hoorah of the summer.
The scramble-style tournament features teams of three, each accompanied by a Penguins' player or coach celebrity captain. The teams compete for tournament prizes. All enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and a wonderful day of golf. Proceeds from this event benefits the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for the team's scholarship programs.
Inaugural 6.6K Run & Family Walk Starts on the Right Foot
On Sunday, October 6, 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Mario Lemieux Foundation hosted the inaugural 6.6K Run & Family Walk. Sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine, the race welcomed more than 4,500 participants to the CONSOL Energy Center and helped kick off the start of the 2013-14 season.
Bright and early, runners, walkers and 250 volunteers gathered at the CONSOL Energy Center and prepared for the 6.6K (4.1 mile) race. Participants followed a course that took them through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh and over bridges to the North Shore. Before returning to the finish line at the intersection of Mario Lemieux Place and Centre Avenue, runners and walkers alike enjoyed an early autumn day in Pittsburgh.
At the conclusion of the race, all participants received a medal to commemorate the event, along with gift bags from event sponsors.
Participants and volunteers were then invited to CONSOL Energy Center for a special Penguins open practice. Using their race bibs to gain admission, guests had an opportunity to relax and cool down as they watched the Penguins run drills and prepare to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on October 8.
Among the participants were a few familiar faces from the Penguins organization. Head coach Dan Bylsma, assistant coach Tony Granato, goaltending coach Mike Bales and assistant general manager Jason Botterill all hit the pavement in support of the foundations. Coach Dan clocked the quickest time of the Penguins' runners with a finish of 00:32:34.
All proceeds from the race benefited the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation actively promotes physical well-being, encourages teamwork, stresses the value of education and provides essential life skills to young people through youth hockey and other activities. The Mario Lemieux Foundationraises funds for cancer research and patient care, as well as Austin's Playroom Project, an initiative that creates playrooms for children and families in medical facilities.
Together, the two foundations are able to provide assistance and education to the community. By promoting good health and active lifestyles, everyone wins.
Both the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and the Mario Lemieux Foundation would like to thank all the runners, walkers and volunteers. Without the continued support of our community, events like this would not be possible.
Inaugural 6.6K Run & Family Walk Starts on the Right Foot On Sunday, October 6, 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Mario Lemieux Foundation hosted the inaugural 6.6K Run & Family Walk. Sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine, the race welcomed more than 4,500 participants to the CONSOL Energy Center and helped kick off the start of the 2013-14 season. Bright and early, runners, walkers and 250 volunteers gathered at the CONSOL Energy Center and prepared for the 6.6K (4.1 mile) race. Participants followed a course that took them through the streets of downtown Pittsburgh and over bridges to the North Shore. Before returning to the finish line at the intersection of Mario Lemieux Place and Centre Avenue, runners and walkers alike enjoyed an early autumn day in Pittsburgh. At the conclusion of the race, all participants received a medal to commemorate the event, along with gift bags from event sponsors. Participants and volunteers were then invited to CONSOL Energy Center for a special Penguins open practice. Using their race bibs to gain admission, guests had an opportunity to relax and cool down as they watched the Penguins run drills and prepare to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on October 8. Among the participants were a few familiar faces from the Penguins organization. Head coach Dan Bylsma, assistant coach Tony Granato, goaltending coach Mike Bales and assistant general manager Jason Botterill all hit the pavement in support of the foundations. Coach Dan clocked the quickest time of the Penguins' runners with a finish of 00:32:34. All proceeds from the race benefited the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and the Mario Lemieux Foundation. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation actively promotes physical well-being, encourages teamwork, stresses the value of education and provides essential life skills to young people through youth hockey and other activities. The Mario Lemieux Foundationraises funds for cancer research and patient care, as well as Austin's Playroom Project, an initiative that creates playrooms for children and families in medical facilities. Together, the two foundations are able to provide assistance and education to the community. By promoting good health and active lifestyles, everyone wins. Both the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and the Mario Lemieux Foundation would like to thank all the runners, walkers and volunteers. Without the continued support of our community, events like this would not be possible.
A team tradition since the late 1970s, Penguins players and team mascot, Iceburgh, make an annual visit to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. There are lots of smiles as players visit each floor of the hospital, greet patients and their families, sign autographs and distribute a variety of team gifts.
After the room-to-room visits, players join patients in the hospital playrooms for fun and laughter with a variety of tabletop games and activities.
A new tradition has begun in recent years as players from the Penguins' Developmental Camp also make a visit to the kids at Children's Hospital.
Each year, the entire Penguins team participates in The Salvation Army's Project Bundle Up program with a team shopping spree at a local mall after practice. Penguins' players are matched with local middle school children selected by The Salvation Army to shop for new winter clothing including coats, hats, scarves, gloves and boots.
Prior to shopping, the children and players enjoy a catered lunch together. When all the shopping has concluded and the children's winter outfits are complete, the children collect autographs and pose for pictures with their new friends before returning to their afternoon classes at school.
Penguins' corporate partners Dick's Sporting Goods and T.G.I. Friday's have joined forces with the Penguins for this event.
Each year, the team invites children battling illness or great difficulties and their families to a special practice session and team luncheon. Children and their immediate families from The Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Children's Institute and The Children's Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center attend the event and are delighted to mingle with the team off the ice.
There are smiles at every table as the players and coaches join the families for lunch. After lunch, the team signs autographs, take photos and greets family members. Each child also receives a gift bag filled with Penguins' mementos and gifts.
In 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins Wives Association created Pens & Pins, a charity bowling tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Pennsylvania & Southern West Virginia. The tournament features Penguins players serving as celebrity team captains for each competing bowling team. Bowlers have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and purchase mystery pucks and homemade baked goods provided by the team's wives and girlfriends.
Fans attending this event have the opportunity to join in the fun and help make wishes come true for many Pittsburgh area children.
Illustrating the saying that "charity starts at home," Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have made two luxury suites at their home rink – the CONSOL Energy Center – into a special place to give local youth undergoing challenges an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of NHL hockey at a Penguins game.
Each player hosts more than twenty different charitable organizations - each with an emphasis on children who are coping with difficult health, economic or family challenges – during the Penguins regular season. Their guests enjoy watching Penguins games from the best seats in the building and each child receives a special gift bag filled with special items that are compliments of Sidney and Geno!
Annual Toy Collections for Toys for Tots
Each season, fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or to make a cash donation to help purchase toys for underprivileged children in the Pittsburgh area during the holiday season. The Penguins Wives Association and Penguins Booster Club join forces with the U.S. Marine Corps at CONSOL Energy Center gates to benefit the Toys for Tots program.
Since 1992, Penguins fans have donated over 21,495 toys and $61,625 at the team's annual toy drives.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have hosted annual food drives benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank since 1992. The need to assist hungry people in the area has increased greatly year by year.
Fans are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the game or to make a cash donation. A portion of the funds collected at the drives are used to purchase turkeys for needy families at Thanksgiving.
In addition to the Score Against Hunger program, the Penguins lead the way in the NHL's Rock and Wrap it Up program. The program calls for all 30 NHL teams to pack up all prepared and untouched concession food and donate it to local community shelters.
Penguins Fans Donate Children's Books
Before the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers game on Saturday, March 16, 2013 the Penguins and FirstEnergy Solutions, the Official Energy Provider of CONSOL Energy Center and the Pittsburgh Penguins, partnered for the team's fifth annual Children's Book Collection.
Pens fans were encouraged to share their love of children's literature by donating a new or gently used book, or making a monetary contribution, for the benefit of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The books will be distributed to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches and used for summer reading programs to foster a love of reading in children of all ages. All money donated will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to purchase additional, new books.
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh serves citizens of Allegheny County throughout 19 neighborhood locations. The library promotes literacy in the community and inspires a lifelong appreciation for learning.
The Penguins Wives Association and Booster Club helped to make this event a great success as they accepted more than 1,135 books at CONSOL Energy Center gates. Fan contributions and a generous gift of $5,000 from FirstEnergy Solutions helped raise more than $5,960 this year.
Since 2009, Penguins fans with an assist from FirstEnergy Solutions have enabled us to donate over 8,370 books and $9,980 to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
We thank our fans for their outstanding support!
Penguins Fans Help Make Pet Supplies Collection a Great Success
On Saturday, April 12, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Walgreens partnered to host the team's third annual pet supplies collection before the Penguins-Flyers game at CONSOL Energy Center and, once again, Penguins fans provided a huge assist to help their four-legged friends.
The Pet Supplies Collection presented by Walgreens benefitted the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and donations of pet toys, treats, dry kitten or puppy food abounded. Fans also made monetary donations to help the Animal Rescue League continue their mission to assist animals in our area.
The Animal Rescue League Shelter works to care for and find permanent, loving homes for dogs, cats and other companion animals. At the Wildlife Center, they rehabilitate wild animals native to Pennsylvania that have been harmed or displaced by encounters with humans. The Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center is the only shelter in the region that takes in and cares for both wild and companion animals.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club and representatives from the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center accepted more than 890 pet supplies and $3,500 from fans. In return for their donations, each fan received a Penguins Pet Bandana, 15 PensPoints and an opportunity to win autographed Pens memorabilia.
For fans unable to attend the April 12 game, Penguins partner Walgreens held a scannable campaign at participating Walgreens locations from March 24-March 31 to support the Pet Supplies Collection. Customers were encouraged to make a monetary donation upon checkout for the benefit of the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center. The generosity of Walgreens customers and Penguins fans raised the cumulative monetary donations to the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center to more than $11,020 to help continue their mission!
The Pittsburgh Penguins would like to thank each fan and animal lover who contributed to the Pet Supplies Collection presented by Walgreens at CONSOL Energy Center or a local Walgreens store. It is with your support that we can help the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center and animals in need within our community.
The Beard-A-Thon campaign encourages fans to "grow one for the team" for the duration of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and have their friends, family and business associates pledge them. Fans that are unable to or unwilling to grow a playoff beard could also pledge their favorite NHL player or build a virtual playoff beard on the website. Proceeds from the Beard-A-Thon benefit the Mario Lemieux Foundation.
Please click here to participate in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2014 Beard-A-Thon campaign!
Since 1992, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hosted an annual blood drive in an effort to save lives. Every two seconds, someone in the United States is in need of blood and more than 44,000 blood donations are needed every day. Through the Score One for Life Blood Drive, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the American Red Cross or Central Blood Bank are able to assist people in great need.
We are proud to serve our community and help provide the gift of life in such a worthwhile endeavor.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have partnered with Highmark to make a $25,000 contribution to the local chapter of the United Way. Highmark employees serve as volunteers at CONSOL Energy Center gates prior to Penguins games to pass out promotional items as fans enter the building.
To support the United Way's host of social service programs and as an expression of appreciation to Highmark employees, the Penguins organization then presents a donation check to the United Way agency.
Members of the Penguins visit classrooms to read to the children as a part of the Trib Total Media's Newspapers In Education program. Players answer questions about their education and personal hobbies while emphasizing the importance of school and reading.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have an extensive community outreach program with an emphasis on youth and education. The Penguins have added a new dimension to their community outreach program with promotions geared toward schools within Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.
During the season and playoff race, the Penguins give local elementary, middle and intermediate schools an opportunity to win prizes benefiting their school or for individual students when they enter art, essay or video contests.
The contests are a unique way to motivate students through an interest in hockey and foster closer ties within the Penguins local community through education.
Since 2007, the Pittsburgh Penguins staff has brightened seniors' holidays with Operation Shoebox. Staff members from all departments of the Penguins' organization donate beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts for the senior residents of local assisted living communities. Before Christmas, the Penguins front office staff then visits the assisted living facility to distribute the gifts to those residents.
Since 2007, Penguins players have visited Pittsburgh's Hill District to help the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distribute food to residents in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Money collected from the Penguins' annual Score Against Hunger Food Drive helps purchase the food that the players pass out and gives disadvantaged people the "fixings" to make a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Nearly 29 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing, and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.
Each season, the Pittsburgh Penguins assist The Salvation Army through donations of autographed memorabilia and an in-game collection. Volunteers from The Salvation Army set up their iconic red kettles inside at the gates of CONSOL Energy Center and accept monetary donations of any amount before a December home game.
Each year, a donation to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh is made when the Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins Booster Club and Wendell August Forge join forces to sell specially designed bronze and copper holiday ornaments. The ornament set is created by the artisans at Wendell August Forge specifically for this charity project and sold during Penguins home games. The Penguins also auction ornaments online with each ornament featuring a Penguins' player or coach autograph.
Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar
In the 2013-14 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center partnered to create a 2014 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar. The calendar featured Penguins players in a casual setting with their family pets or adoptable animals from the Animal Rescue League.
Proceeds from the sale of the calendar benefited the Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center and will help them continue to find homes for our four-legged friends as well as rehabilitate wildlife.
Penguins fans showed their love of creatures great and small by ordering calendars swiftly and helping to raise more than $81,915 for the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center.
We thank each fan for their purchase of a calendar and help to make this project a great success!
HOMETOWN HEROES presented by First Niagara
Show your support for your military hero by having their name presented on the center-hung scoreboard and read aloud during the second intermission of any Penguins home game. Request your scoreboard welcome for a truly memorable moment for your military hero. Please click here to request a scoreboard welcome.
MILITARY VETERANS ZAMBONI RIDES presented by ATI
ATI, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is one of the largest and most diversified specialty metals producers in the world. ATI's major markets include aerospace, defense, oil and gas, energy, and medical. ATI is giving your veteran a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride on one of the ATI Zambonis (Stars & Stripes and Titanium) and receive a warm welcome on the scoreboard. To request an ATI Zamboni ride for your serviceman or woman (active, retired, or reservist) please click here.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are proud to support our military veterans and honor their service to our country.
On Veterans Day 2012, the Penguins hosted 12 wounded military veterans at their Friday morning skate to honor them for their sacrifices.
The veterans, who represented the Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Troop Appreciation and the Veterans' Administration, each received an individualized Penguins jersey from a Penguins player before the morning skate. They then watched the practice from Suite 66 and, as an added bonus, received a visit from Penguins owner and legend Mario Lemieux.
Military veterans were the focus of the November 11 game as special guests of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in suites purchased by each player. Veterans also took part in Zamboni rides before the game and during intermissions to great applause from fans.
Penguins players wore special camouflage jerseys to honor the veterans and current troops during their pre-game warm-up on November 11. The players then autographed the jerseys and the team auctioned them off online with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Troop Appreciation.
All fans who attended the Veterans Day game received an American Flag Foundation wristband, presented by PNC, and had an opportunity to donate to the "Support Our Heroes" program as members of the ROTC collected donations at arena gates.
June 7, 2011 - Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has made a video to support the free baseline concussion testing program, "Heads Up Pittsburgh," offered by UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
The first-of-its kind program for youth hockey players hits home for Shero because his 15-year-old son, Chris, suffered a concussion this season.
Here is a link to the video: http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=565128
Free testing is available this summer to youth hockey players in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL) and the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL), as well as others registered locally through USA Hockey Programs.
Players were emailed a password by USA Hockey which enables them to register for testing at www.upmc.com/hockeytesting. Registration is ongoing.
Testing is being conducted at The UPMC Sports Medicine Center on the South Side, and at five Community College of Allegheny County locations - Allegheny, Boyce, North and South campuses and West Hills Center.
For more information on the "Heads Up Pittsburgh" program, please visit www.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org.
April 13, 2011 - The generosity of Pittsburgh Penguins fans came through again Wednesday night when they donated $15,560 to benefit wounded police officer James Kuzak.
Officer Kuzak, a 15-year police veteran, was shot three times April 4 while answering an emergency call about a home invasion in Clairton. He is hospitalized in critical condition and still faces multiple surgeries.
Officers from the Clairton Police Department and other local police units held the collection before the Penguins' playoff opener at CONSOL Energy Center.
Donations also may be sent to the James Kuzak Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 225, Clairton, PA 15025, or made in person at any PNC Bank office.
April 12, 2011 - Members of the Clairton Police Department and other local police officers will hold a collection to benefit wounded officer James Kuzak before the Penguins' first playoff game Wednesday night at CONSOL Energy Center.
Officer Kuzak, a 15-year police veteran, was shot three times April 4 while answering an emergency call about a home invasion in Clairton. He is hospitalized in critical condition and still faces multiple surgeries.
"Officer Kuzak put himself in harm's way to protect a family and their two small children," said Dave Soltesz, president of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. "His fellow officers and friends are trying to do what they can to help Jim and his family during this difficult time, and the Penguins are proud to cooperate with this collection."
Officers will be located inside CONSOL Energy Center gates before the Penguins' 7 p.m. game with the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday.
Donations also may be sent to the James Kuzak Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 225, Clairton, PA 15025, or made in person at any PNC Bank office.
April 5, 2011 - The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are teaming up on a first-of-its-kind initiative - "Heads Up Pittsburgh" - to offer free baseline concussion testing and educational programs to youth hockey players in the Pittsburgh region.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) also are playing key roles in this unique program to enhance the safety of local youth hockey through concussion education and awareness among players and their families.
Free testing will be available to youth players in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL) and Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL), as well as others registered locally through USA Hockey programs. "Heads Up Pittsburgh" is being funded by the Penguins Foundation.
The tests will be conducted starting May 1 at The UPMC Sports Medicine Center on the South Side. An expanded schedule of testing will be available starting in June at any of five Community College of Allegheny County locations - Allegheny, Boyce, North and South campuses and West Hills Center. Up to 20 players can be tested at the same time. Players will be emailed a password by USA Hockey which will enable them to pre-register for testing at www.upmc.com/hockeytesting.
"This is the first major initiative of the new Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and we are very proud that it focuses on the health, safety and education of thousands of local youth hockey players," said Dave Soltesz, president of the Foundation.
"We held a dry-land training program for youth hockey with UPMC Sports Medicine back in October and began discussing the possibility of a concussion-specific program at that time. It's a testament to UPMC's expertise and commitment to the youth of our region that everything has come together so quickly. We'll be able to begin this program in May and have thousands of players tested heading into the next hockey season."
The UPMC Sports Concussion Program, a credentialed ImPACT testing partner, will use a 30-minute test that evaluates and documents multiple aspects of neurocognitive functioning -- including memory, brain processing speed, reaction time, post-concussive symptoms and an injury-documentation system. All NHL players undergo such a test. The baseline test is then used for a comparison if a player suffers a concussion and to help inform return to play decisions made by health care professionals.
"UPMC Sports Medicine is very excited to expand its relationship with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to offer baseline concussion testing to the hockey players of western Pennsylvania. Combining the expertise of these organizations to improve the safety of our youth hockey players is an initiative we a proud to be a part of," commented Dr. Brian F. Hagen, UPMC Sports Medicine.
"This time of year, about 20 percent of our concussion clinic patients are youth hockey players - both boys and girls," said Dr. Micky Collins, of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. "I applaud the Penguins Foundation and the CDC for establishing this program with us."
Soltesz said the program will be focused on the pee wee, bantam and midget levels of youth hockey, in addition to high school hockey, because those players are involved in body-checking. "This represents 6,000 players in those age groups in Western Pennsylvania, and our goal is to test all of them," Soltesz said.
"CCAC is proud to expand our service to the community with the Penguins Foundation and UPMC as part of this important initiative," said Alex Johnson, CCAC president. "The 'Heads Up Pittsburgh' program will enable young athletes to receive this advanced screening at convenient locations throughout the Allegheny County."
While players are being tested, their parents will meet with UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program staff to learn about "Heads Up Pittsburgh" and receive educational materials provided by the CDC.
The goal is to offer a comprehensive program to help get concussion information into the hands of coaches, referees, parents and school and health-care professionals who are on the front line to help identify and respond appropriately to concussions among young athletes.
|A free, hands-on training event focusing on youth and high school hockey, marking the first in a series of "Training KAMP (Kids Achieve Maximum Performance)" events presented by UPMC Sports Medicine.
|More than 100 attendees, including hockey players ages 11 to 18, as well as their parents and coaches.
Speakers will include:
Phil Bourque, former left wing, Stanley Cup winner and current radio commentator, Pittsburgh Penguins
Andy Mecs, general manager, University of Pittsburgh Hockey and commissioner, College Hockey Mid-America
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D., assistant research director, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
Ron DeAngelo, director, UPMC Sports Performance
Tara Ridge, physical therapist, UPMC Sports Medicine
|8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 9. (See below for media availability information.)
|UPMC Sports Performance Complex, 3200 S. Water St., South Side
|Athletes will learn injury-prevention techniques, perform training drills and undergo skills assessments with UPMC Sports Medicine performance trainers, certified athletic trainers and physical therapists.
In addition, the following brief presentations will take place:
Mr. Bourque will present opening remarks.
Dr. Kontos, Mr. DeAngelo and Ms. Ridge will address injury prevention and training guidelines with parents and coaches.
Mr. Mecs will offer effective college-recruitment tips.
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The official sports medicine provider of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins, UPMC Sports Medicine employs a comprehensive staff of certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons and primary care sports medicine physicians, as well as experts in sports concussion management, nutrition, mental training, injury prevention, performance training and aging athletes. Part of the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, which currently is ranked eighth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, UPMC Sports Medicine serves more than 50 local high schools, colleges and other organizations, in addition to individual athletes and non-athletes with injuries or issues related to physical activity.
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Kicks Off PensFIT Program
Penguins Broadcaster & Alumnus Phil Bourque Delivers
Floor Hockey Equipment to Bethel Park Middle School
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins' broadcaster and alumnus Phil Bourque will kick-off the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation's PensFIT program when he delivers the first set of floor hockey equipment to Neil Armstrong Middle School in Bethel Park on Friday, November 9 at 2:00 pm.
PensFIT is a 3-year Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation initiative which is designed to introduce children to the sport of hockey and facilitate an increase in physical activity by supplying elementary and middle schools with complete sets of floor hockey equipment. The equipment will be used in physical education classes.
Over the next three years, the program will encompass over 600 elementary and middle schools in 10 counties and will benefit over 187,000 students.
This year, over 250 qualifying schools in Allegheny County will receive free all-inclusive sets of floor hockey equipment. In addition to equipment, the Foundation will supply everything that a school needs to sustain a quality floor hockey program including student work books, instruction manuals and a seminar at CONSOL Energy Center for each of the school's physical education teachers, hosted by the Penguins coaching staff and members of the team's alumni.
In the second year of the program, schools will be added from the surrounding counties.
Each set of equipment retails for over $1,000 and includes goals, sticks, stick bags, hockey balls, goalie equipment and storage bag. The program will also provide teacher training, instruction and supplemental materials for the schools.
"We're in tough budget times across the state and this kind of contribution really makes a difference," stated Dr. Dorothy Stark, Principal in the Bethel Park School District.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is committed to encouraging children to embrace physical activity through the PensFIT program. In recent years, childhood obesity has skyrocketed among America's youth. The PensFIT initiative is geared towards reinforcing to students the importance of exercising and developing a commitment to lifelong physical activity.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has teamed up with corporate partner FedEx Ground who will provide the shipping of all equipment to the schools free of charge.
Pens Foundation, Highmark Team Up
To Build 12 Dek Hockey Rinks in City, County
PITTSBURGH--The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Highmark have teamed up with the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County on a $2.1 million project to build 12 community dek hockey rinks over the next four years.
Known as "Project Power Play," the program will place four dek hockey rinks in the City and eight others in the County and surrounding communities. The rinks also may be used for other sports such as soccer and lacrosse.
Highmark is leading the effort with $1.5 million in funding, and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is contributing $600,000. The City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are providing the land as well as maintenance services, lighting and other support.
The first rink has been completed at Banksville Park on Crane Avenue in the City. Pittsburgh Penguins CEO David Morehouse, Highmark Executive Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer Dan Onorato and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl were on hand to officially open the Banksville rink today.
A second Project Power Play rink is under construction now at Lewis Park in Hazelwood, adjacent to the Hazelwood YMCA.
The rinks are "multi-sport courts" measuring 155 feet by 75 feet. The facilities include a premier dasherboard system, players' benches, a penalty box, goals at each end and start-up dek hockey equipment.
One site already selected for next year is Brookline. Other sites will be chosen on factors such as a community's need for this type of facility and a commitment to develop programming.
Citiparks and local athletic associations will program the Banksville and Lewis Park rinks, with assistance from the Penguins.
"Our mission with the Penguins Foundation is to create opportunities for our youth that stress physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship," the Penguins' Morehouse said. "Thanks to the significant financial contribution from Highmark and the enthusiastic support of the Mayor, we're excited to open the Banksville rink today. It is the start of a great collaborative effort with Highmark, the City and the County on a tremendous program."
"At Highmark, we aim to create healthy communities," said Onorato. "Project Power Play gives area youth a venue where they can get out and get active, ultimately, leading to better health in our local communities."
"This collaborative partnership is a perfect example of why Pittsburgh's quality of life continues to improve," Ravenstahl said. "We're thrilled to be cutting the ribbon on another recreational amenity that will be enjoyed by our young people for years to come. I want to thank the Penguins and Highmark for their dedication to the Pittsburgh region and I commit that we will do our part to make this one of a kind partnership a great success."
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Online Auction Raises Over $53,000 for The One Fund Boston Efforts
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has raised more than $53,000 for The One Fund Boston to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy, the foundation announced today.
The money was raised through an online auction of Penguins jerseys from the game against the Boston Bruins on April 20. Each jersey featured a "617" commemorative patch – representing the city of Boston area code.
The One Fund was established by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to raise funds to assist those families most affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon. Immediately after the Fund was created, the Penguins Foundation collaborated with the Boston Bruins Foundation to hold separate auctions benefitting the cause.
Fans across North America supported the initiative with online bids. The auction ran from April 22 through May 13. All proceeds directly benefit The One Fund Boston.
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation To Collect Monetary Donations at Friday's Playoff Game
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Penguins Foundation have teamed up with the American Red Cross to support vital relief efforts for the victims of the recent Oklahoma Tornado disaster.
Penguins and American Red Cross volunteers will be collecting monetary donations at all CONSOL Energy Center gates prior to Friday's Game 5 playoff game from 6:00 pm until the start of the first period. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to make a donation at the entrance to the outdoor FedEx Fan Zone located across Centre Avenue from the CONSOL Energy Center.
All donations will be used by the American Red Cross to support the residents of Oklahoma City and the surrounding communities that were affected by the devastating effects of the tornado. The American Red Cross has been on the scene with food and supplies supporting the first responders.
Seneca Valley High School Senior Makes A Difference for Student Athletes
Student Honored for Unique HEADS UP Pittsburgh Fundraising Initiative
PITTSBURGH – Tanner McKee, a senior at Seneca Valley High School, was honored today by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for his outstanding support of the HEADS UP Pittsburgh program, which focuses on young athletes and concussions. McKee handmade a wooden bench that featured decorative carved bears and sold raffle tickets for the unique piece raising over $740.00 for HEADS UP Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation teamed up with UPMC Sports Medicine in 2011 to create HEADS UP Pittsburgh, a first-of-its-kind initiative that provides free baseline testing and educational training on concussions for local youth athletes.
"Tanner is to be commended for his creative fundraising idea and more importantly for his selection of supporting a compelling issue facing his classmates," stated Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation President Dave Soltesz. "Tanner's contribution is significant, it will allow an additional 30 student athletes to be base line tested."
The HEADS UP Pittsburgh program has expanded each year since its inception. Currently, the program is open to local youth athletes representing hockey plus 12 additional sports. To date, over 3,400 youth hockey players and 4,900 overall youth athletes have participated in the program.
In addition to baseline testing, the program offers educational training sessions to emphasize learning concussion signs and symptoms; steps to take if an athlete has a suspected concussion; and stresses the importance of athletes taking time to properly recover from concussions.
For more information on the HEADS UP Pittsburgh program, visit the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation website at www.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Gains Support
Through Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credits
Local Businesses Can Support Educational Improvements Through Their Donations
PITTSBURGH – Local businesses are now able to select the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation as a recipient of their philanthropic efforts and also reduce their state tax liability through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
The EITC Program allows for businesses to reduce their state tax while supporting a nonprofit educational improvement organization through their donation. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation was approved as an Educational Improvement Organization on May 1, 2013.
This fall, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will launch a new innovative afterschool program featuring the latest e-reader tablet technology. The program was created to enhance a child's academic achievement while continuing to support their social development through the most critical years of an adolescent's growth. In addition, the program will encompass the needs of children with autism.
Approved businesses that donate to the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation can receive a maximum of $750,000 in tax savings per tax year by earning credits that will be applied as a deduction to their Pennsylvania State taxes for the 2013-14 fiscal year. A business can select from a one-year or two-year tax credit plan. A one-year tax credit equals 75% of the contributed amount or a two-year tax credit equals 90% of the donated amount, if the business agrees to donate the same amount for two consecutive years.
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Penguins Foundation & UPMC Sports Medicine Expand Concussion Awareness Program
The Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are expanding their concussion awareness program to include a free neck-strengthening kit to the first 2,000 participants during the new testing period.
This year's program begins on June 17th and continues until August 2nd. Free Neurocognitive Baseline Testing will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for athletes ages 10 to 14 at four Community College of Allegheny County campus locations –Boyce, North, South and the West Hills Center. Testing also is available at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine on the South Side.
In an unprecedented move to provide precautions and exercises that could reduce concussions, the first 2,000 participants during that time will also receive a free neck-strengthening kit. Experts believe this device will help to cut down the number of youth-athlete concussions. Those participants that signup at UPMC Center for Sports Medicine on the South Side and the CCAC North campus will also be eligible to have their neck strength tested and be part of an ongoing UPMC research project.
Registration is limited, but up to 5,000 athletes will be tested. Up to 40 athletes can be tested at the same time at each site. Registration is available at www.upmc.com/BaselineTesting.
"We want to make the game safer for all young athletes. As a possible answer, we added the neck strengthening kit. Recently published research indicates that there is a direct correlation with improved neck strength and the reduction of concussions," said Dave Soltesz, president of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. "The Penguins Foundation will continue to fund and provide the free baseline testing and education, with the goal of reducing the incidence of concussion. To that end, the Foundation, in concert with UPMC, is funding and implementing valuable research projects with our athletes".
The entire process takes about one hour and parents will meet with UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion staff to learn about Heads UP Pittsburgh. Certified athletic trainers from UPMC Sports Medicine will supervise the program and testing. On the day of testing, participants MUST be at least 10 years old and not currently suffering from a concussion or have any concussion like symptoms.
Heads UP Pittsburgh, the first program of its kind and a blueprint copied by a few other NHL organizations, originally began in 2011 with baseline testing and parental educational programs for youth hockey players only. In 2012, the Penguins Foundation expanded the program to include athletes of all sports ages 10 to 14.
Support the Pittsburgh Penguins by participating in The Pittsburgh Foundation's "Day of Giving" on Thursday, October 3!
That day, for every dollar you donate to the Penguins Foundation –from $25 up to $1,000 - The Pittsburgh Foundation will include your donation in their match pool. Just select the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation as your designated charity and your donation to provide an assist in the team's ongoing community efforts will be included in the Day of Giving matches by The Pittsburgh Foundation!
Each gift is 100% tax deductible.Only MasterCard or Visa credit card donations received through www.pittsburghgives.orgduring the 24 hours of October 3,will be matched for this event.
For our fans, we always strive to be the best in professional sports, both on and off the ice. Your support allows us to continue our mission of embracing the children in our community with programs emphasizing physical well-being, teamwork, education and essential life skills.
Log on to www.pittsburghgives.org on October 3 to support the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation!
Penguins Players Deliver Thanksgiving Turkeys
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And thanks to the Pittsburgh Penguins and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 100 families will have a hearty meal on which to feast.
On Thursday afternoon, four Penguins visited the Bedford Hope Center in the Hill District to hand out turkeys, carrots, potatoes, apples and other food items to underprivileged families.
"When you see these young men here you really appreciate what great guys they are," said Ron Cichowicz, chief communications officer at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. "As we all gather with our families, to know that some of the people in this community will be enjoying a meal that day as well is heart warming."
Paul Martin, Matt Niskanen, Beau Bennett and Robert Bortuzzo handed out the food in the Penguins' seventh annual Turkey Delivery. Martin is a veteran having participated in the past and he had the most important job of handing out the bird.
"We're fortunate to be able to do what we do and to have the crew come in here and put some food on the table for Thanksgiving and it being close to the holidays is very special," Martin said. "Everyone that comes in is very appreciative. For us to give back is important."
For Bennett and Bortuzzo, it was their first chance to deliver turkeys. And Bennett really enjoyed the experience.
"It's good to be out in the community and support all the people," Bennett said. "Thanksgiving is a big deal in my family. I can only imagine what this means to these guys. It feels good to give back. The more we can do the better."
After all the food was handed out, the daycare center brought young children down to meet the Penguins.
But the Penguins players weren't the only ones doing the giving. Two local amateur hockey players also helped hand out stuffing and onions. Fifteen-year-olds Arn Criswell and James Edwards lent a hand and afterwards received autographs and pictures with their hockey idols.
"I've always told Arn it's important to volunteer, this is a great way for him to give back to the community because we love living here," said Leeretta Payne, the mother of Criswell, who is a goaltender for Montour High School. "They're showing him that even though they are professionals, they still volunteer. They're being good mentors."
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Penguins & Paws Pet Calendar
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center have teamed up to create the 2014 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar just in time for the holiday season! This 12-month calendar features the Penguins players away from the rink with their family pets or adoptable animals from the Animal Rescue League.
The 2014 Penguins & Paws Charity Pet Calendar is for sale at select locations on CONSOL Energy Center concourses during Penguins home games. The calendar may also be found at PensGear retail locations and is available to
PURCHASE ONLINE. Calendars normally ship wthin five (5) business days via USPS First Class Mail of a processed order.
Proceeds from calendar sales will directly benefit the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center. Purchase a calendar for the Penguins fan or animal lover in your life!
Penguins Stanley Cup Civic Arena Roof Ornament
This holiday season is your last chance to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Civic Arena Roof Ornament from Wendell August! With the condensed 2012-13 Pittsburgh Penguins season, there are a limited number of ornaments still available for purchase which were created last year from metal recovered from the roof of the former Civic Arena.
Please visit www.wendellaugust.com to place your order now! This ornament is a great gift for any member of the family and don't forget that a portion of the proceeds benefits the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation—kids will change the future!
Photographs by David Aschkenas
Text by Abby Mendelson
Design by Ken Lawton
This brilliantly composed book contains more than 100 photographs by award-winning photographer David Aschkenas documenting the last months of Pittsburgh's Civic Arena and its subsequent demolition. Given unprecedented access to the building and environs, Aschkenas painstakingly recorded the entire year-long process. To complement the extraordinary images, award-winning writer Abby Mendelson skillfully selected and edited a spectrum of memories from Arena patrons, performers, and athletes, including former Penguin Pierre Larouche and musicians Joe Grushecky and Billy Price. A powerful introduction to the book authored by Mendelson tells the Arena's fascinating history. Designer Ken Lawton has fashioned this memorable material into a unique and moving project for all to experience and keep as a memento of an era gone by.
If you are interested in ordering a copy of the book, you may click here to order through Apple iTunes or click here to order through Amazon. You may also click here to directly order the paperback book.
A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of Arena: Remembering the Igloo will benefit the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
You can catch a video preview of the book here: http://vimeo.com/78591056!
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Giant Eagle will team up on March 29 at Kidapaloozaat the David L. Lawrence Convention Centerand on March 30 at CONSOL Energy Center to collect diapers for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank.
One in three families in America struggle to afford diapers for their children and not all social assistance programs for low-income families cover the cost of diapers. Babies need between 6 - 10 diapers each day and an adequate supply of diapers can cost more than $100 each month per baby for families that are already struggling. Without a clean diaper available, some babies can spend a day or longer in one diaper, leading to potential health and abuse risks.
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank helps to bridge the "diaper gap" – a lack of a sufficient supply of disposable diapers to ensure babies remain clean, dry and healthy – by providing diapers for babies of families who are most in need.
On March 29, fans attending Kidapalooza at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center can join Iceburgh from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm as he collects diapers for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank. Fans that donate at Kidapalooza have the opportunity to win prizes from Giant Eagle and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On March 30, wives and girlfriends of Pittsburgh Penguins players and coaches will accept donations of diapers and cash at the American Eagle gate, Trib Total Media gate and Verizon gate of CONSOL Energy Center before the Penguins-Blackhawks game. Fans who make a donation at CONSOL Energy Center will receive 15 PensPoints and an opportunity to win autographed Pens memorabilia. Each PensPoints card must be redeemed within 48 hours of the Pittsburgh Penguins Diaper Drive sponsored by Giant Eagle and only one per account will be accepted.
All donations will help the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank continue its mission to help babies and we encourage each fan to provide an assist for the youngest and most vulnerable members of our community – our children.
For more information, please contact the Pittsburgh Penguins Community Relations department at 412-255-1908.
Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk
Date: October 6, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM
Celebrate the start of the 2013-14 Pittsburgh Penguins season by participating in the inaugural Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk on October 6, 2013. The unique 6.6K distance (4.1 miles) pays homage to Penguins great Mario Lemieux, and proceeds from the event will benefit two worthwhile Pittsburgh charities, the cancer research and patient care initiatives of the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the youth hockey initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
The 6.6K run will begin at 8:30 AM at CONSOL Energy Center, run through Pittsburgh streets and return to CONSOL Energy Center for the finish. A one-mile family walk will also be offered to individuals and groups of four at a discounted rate.
The race course and volunteer information will be released in the upcoming weeks.
Registration Information:
6.6K Adult Registration (ages 14 & over as of race day)
Two-Week Early-Bird Registration (August 15-29) - $30
Regular Registration Price (after August 29) - $35
Included with Adult Registration:
Long-sleeve tech race shirt
Virtual gift bag
Race medal
Chip-timed event
6.6K Youth Registration (ages 13 & under as of race day)
Two-Week Early-Bird Registration (August 15-29) - $25
Regular Youth Registration (after August 29) - $30
Included with Youth Registration:
Long-sleeve cotton race shirt
Virtual gift bag
Race medal
Chip-timed event
One Mile Family Walk Registration
Individual Walker - $20
Family of four - $70 (discount of $10)
Included with the Family Walk Registration:
Long-sleeve cotton shirt available in adult and youth sizes
Virtual gift bag
Registration Rules
The Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk benefits:
The Mario Lemieux Foundation, which raises funds for cancer research and patient care, as well as Austin's Playroom Project, and initiative that creates playrooms for children and families in medical facilities. Learn more at www.mariolemieux.org.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, which actively promotes physical well-being, encourages teamwork, stresses the value of education and provides essential life skills to young people through youth hockey and other activities. Learn more at www.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available by calling the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation at 412-255-1952.
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