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CANNONBALLS - Contributors to your adventures.
the guys/gals that make a huge Splash in the Burgh. The intense organizations
that keep Pittsburgh Rockin’ and rolling with us Waves…
A big back flip, loop de loop, triple axle,
somersault, belly-smackin’ Splash!
It is interesting to see just how unique our
organizations are here in Pittsburgh. This list is so that you may reach them and each
other, for information or
coordinating your efforts for adventures!
See below on how to add an adventure and/or
how to host a SPLASH N SWIRL Event.
American Red Cross, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter, 225 Blvd. of
the Allies, Box 1769, Pittsburgh, PA 15230. 412-263-3166. Mission: The American Red
Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its
Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red
Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people
prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. OUR COMMITMENT The selfless
dedication of hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life enables us to meet
out mission. Every member of our organization plays an integral role in helping
us accomplish our mission.
The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Art
Museum, North Shore. 412-237-8300. Mission: The largest single-artist museum in
the world, with seven floors dedicated to the life and work of Andy Warhol.
Presents regular programs featuring bands, lectures, films, performance art and
more. Mission: The Warhol is a vital forum in which diverse audiences of
artists, scholars, and the general public are galvanized through creative
interaction with the art and life of Andy Warhol. The Warhol is ever-changing,
constantly redefining itself in relationship to contemporary life using its
unique collections and dynamic interactive programming as tools.
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, 614
Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. 412-963-6100.
Brew House Association, Inc., 2100 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
Mission: The Brew House Association is a unique not-for-profit arts
association that has for many years been a cultural force in Pittsburgh's South
Side. As part of its mission the Association provides a public forum for the
visual and performing arts in two spaces in its historic building, the SPACE 101
gallery and SPACE 102 performance area. The Association also provides education
in the arts, cost-effective live/work spaces for artists, and a vital gathering
place for the region's artistic community.
Coresight - 724-348-7921. Mission: Pittsburgh Conscious Singles is a community
of adult singles in their 30s, 40s and 50s, hosted by relationship coach, Tom
Volkar. We help you see better choices so you can attract and build the
relationship you most want.
Dreaming Ant Productions - 509 Coal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
412-241-1139. Dreaming Ant Productions is a Pittsburgh-based video
production company formed in early 2002. Dreaming Ant's initial project, is an
eclectic video portrait of Pittsburgh's diverse music scene.
element 5 - Pittsburgh, PA. Mission: We are dedicated to bringing out the
soul of underground culture in the city of bridges and helping build a community
interconnected with the elements beneath the surface. Our goal is to promote
collective creativity through a fluid intersection of people, places, ideas and
vibrations. In doing so, we seek to connect independent arts and culture to the
urban development of Pittsburgh and unlock the potential energy through the
poetry of people in motion....
Entrepreneurial Thursday - Dowe's on 9th Jazz Club, Ninth St., Downtown.
412-281-922 Mission: The E.T. Show's mission is
to promote and celebrate innovation in the business, music and economic
development communities of the Pittsburgh region, through a flexible
(improvisation encouraged!), casual and consistent social and networking happy
hour event. An emphasis is placed on bringing entrepreneurs (for-profit and
non-profit) together with financing sources from inside and outside of the
Pittsburgh region, as the entrepreneurial community has consistently voiced a
great need for such networking during the E.T. Show's first year.
Jewish Comunity Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, 5738 Forbes
Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. 412-521-8010. South Hills, 345 Kane Boulevard,
Pittsburgh, PA 15243. 412-278-1975. Mission: The JCC cultivates Jewish
identity, heritage, culture and community by promoting the physical,
intellectual and spiritual well being of individuals, families and the community
at large. The JCC is open and accessible to everyone, regardless of age, race,
national origin or special need.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western PA, 555 Grant Street, Suite 425,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219. 412-471-9474. Mission: The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western
Pennsylvania grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to
enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Mattress Factory, 500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. 412-231-3169. Mission:
Located on Pittsburgh's North Side since 1977, the Mattress Factory is hailed as
the best facility for installation art in the United States. The Mattress
Factory is a research and development lab for artists that commissions new
site-specific works in a wholly supportive environment for artists.
Music Awareness Pittsburgh - 509 Coal St, Pittsburgh, PA
15221. 412-241-1139. Mission: To stimulate interest and
appreciation for music in Pittsburgh. MAP is a nonprofit project of the
Tides Center of Western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, Suite 450, 100 West Station
Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134. 412-471-5808. Mission: Founded
in 1964, the PHLF is a non-profit historic preservation group serving Allegheny
County. It is dedicated to identifying and preserving the architectural
landmarks, historic neighborhoods, and historic designed landscapes of Allegheny
County and to educating people about this region's architectural heritage and
urban and landscape design history.
Pittsburgh's Next, 513-1B Oaklynn Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.
412-341-1487 - Mission: Vision -- To inspire Pittsburgh's next generation to
become actively involved in the political, economic, cultural, and social issues
that affect the quality of life in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Mission -- We help Pittsburgh's next generation to discover Pittsburgh by
connecting them to the community through a series of forums, involvement
workshops, and social events.
Pittsburgh Public Theater, O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15222. 412-316-8200. Mission: Pittsburgh’s largest, nationally
recognized professional theater, now in its 28th season. Seven
productions per season including world classics, comedy, musicals, contemporary
drama, and premieres of new works with performances running October through
mid-July.
Pittsburgh Pub Crawl International, a social group that explores the bars
in Pittsburgh (and throughout the world). The goals of the group include
providing an opportunity for participants to meet others in Pittsburgh and visit
places they may not visit alone. There is no fee to participate. http://www.pubcrawl.us
Pittsburgh Young Professionals, P.O. Box 23127, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
412-263-1056. Mission: Pittsburgh Young Professionals is dedicated to
providing young professionals in western Pennsylvania area with the opportunity
to interact professionally and socially with their peers; contribute to the
community through philanthropic and volunteer activities; and promote an
environment that helps attract, retain and nurture young professionals
throughout the region.
Three Rivers Single's Golf Club – P.O. Box 15801,
Pittsburgh, PA 15244. 724-742-2061.
The Wesley Institute, 243 Johnstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.
412-831-9390. Mission: To create an environment in which children
and youth are able to build the lifelong skills essential to becoming
independent, responsible, contributing and caring members of our community.
Western Pennsylvania Field Institute, 304 Forbes
Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. 412-255-0564
To be added send an e-mail "Add Cannonball" to attn:
Penelope. Include Organization, address, phone number and Mission
Statement.
If you are adding organization to the cannonball list you may also wish to
contact Penelope about hosting a Splash n Swirl
event. Please send a request for information to
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