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…
Award #35: Iron Garden Walk
Our 35th awardee celebrates the partnership of the Penn State Master Gardener Program, local Pittsburgh artists, and Rivers of Steel. The Iron Garden Walk interprets the interplay between wild gardens and a living laboratory, and explores the ideas of sustainability at the Carrie Furnaces, located in Rankin, PA. The partners have created interpretive cast iron…
Announcing Winner #17: Share Closet™
Bringing the culture of sharing that she learned in Botswana, Share Closet’s co-founder Andrea Wetherald created a social media platform that facilitates the process of sharing clothing, shoes, and accessories among friends. The early-stage startup is led by two female entrepreneurs determined to grow their business in Pittsburgh. “Sharing is a more sustainable way to…
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