For Awesome Pittsburgh grant winner, Teetotal Initiative, the proof is in the mocktail. The nonprofit was officially founded in 2023 to support individuals sustaining sobriety and recovery through free, high-quality events that reduce isolation, boredom and loneliness—some of the most common causes of relapse. Co-founders Scott Page and Jackie Slaugenhaupt, who met in an outpatient support…
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Award #81: Giant Puppet Dance Party
When puppeteer Cheryl Capezzuti starts a project, she usually goes big, and by big, we mean giant. So it comes as no surprise that her next big idea involved 10 foot tall puppets. Capezzuti says it’s her latest experiment in community connection, laughter and delight. Best known for her work as creative director and master…
EVENT: New-Fashioned Funding – Which One is Right for Your Awesome Idea?
Calling all artists, innovators, entrepreneurs, dreamers… Do you have an awesome idea in need of funding? On February 4th, Awesome Pittsburgh and Fygment invite you to learn about some of the nontraditional funding sources available to Pittsburghers. Special guests from Indiegogo will give tips for running a successful crowdfunding campaign and will then be joined…
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