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Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Education, Human Services, Preschools, Transportation Assistance
Mission: To enable individuals and organizations in the Mon Valley to improve the health, education, economic strength and social vitality of their communities.
Geographic areas served: The 37 Communities of the Mon Valley region of Greater Pittsburgh
Programs: Heritage 4 Kids Early Learning Center 110 students are nurtured every day in a safe environment that provides early childhood care in an area where there are few quality choices. Heritage Out of School Time (HOST) 50 students, grades K-8, are provided with healthy snacks, guided with their homework, and engaged in age-appropriate activities before and after-school, on holiday breaks, and in-service days on which the school districts are closed. Heritage WorkLink A fixed-route transportation feeder service that connects Mon-Valley residents to work and work related activities including job training and volunteer work. The program provides 12,600 rides per month for more than 2,500 riders. Community Engagement Heritage has leveraged over 500 volunteers and nearly 3,500 service hours working towards a better quality of life for Mon-Valley residents through neighborhood beautification and community redevelopment projects.