JRF News Foundation Updates See All Updates October 3, 2025 JRF News Emergency Grants Distributed to Support the Clairton Community The Jefferson Regional Foundation board and staff are deeply grieved by the loss of life and the injuries sustained during the tragic incident at the Clairton Works plant of U.S. Steel. Our thoughts remain with the families, workers, and community members affected by this tragedy. In response, and in alignment with our mission to advance […] September 26, 2025 From the Desk of Dr. Gadson JRF News Introducing From the Desk of Dr. Gadson At Jefferson Regional Foundation (JRF), we recognize that health includes the conditions in which people live, work, learn, and grow. Each day, I am reminded that health is shaped by these realities, the social determinants of health (SDoH). These factors are central to JRF’s mission, and the lives of the people served by our nonprofit […] September 12, 2025 JRF News Shared Grounds On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Jefferson Regional Foundation hosted Shared Grounds, a morning coffee conversation with Kelleigh Boland, Director of Grantmaking and Strategy, and Steve Ankney, Grants, Evaluation, and Data Manager. Nonprofit partners gathered to hear updates on important dates for applying to grants in 2025-2026, and they learned more about the Foundation’s commitment […] See All Updates Report to the Community In recognition of our 10th Anniversary, the Foundation issued a Report to the Community with the theme of Then, Ten, and Time Ahead. The report examines: JRF and our community partners’ achievements over our first ten years, from 2013-2023 (“Then”) The Foundation’s current work and priorities at this critical inflection point (“Ten”) JRF’s objectives for the future (“Time Ahead”) Then, Ten, and Time Ahead: Our 10th Anniversary Report to the Community Read the report Grantee Spotlights See All Updates September 12, 2025 September 2025 Grantee Spotlight: Attack Theatre Founded in 1994, Attack Theatre believes in the power of movement to connect and transform. This year, Attack Theatre will support educational engagement, physical and mental well-being, and social-emotional development for Duquesne K-5 students, educators, and curriculum providers through movement and dance in partnership with Duquesne City School District. This season also marks Attack Theatre’s […] August 6, 2025 August 2025 Grantee Spotlight: The Education Partnership Founded in 2009 and renamed in 2011, The Education Partnership addresses the critical need for school supplies in under-resourced classrooms across Southwestern PA. Through its Teacher Resource Center, the organization supports schools where 70% or more of students qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Every year, teachers are also eligible to receive thousands of […] July 30, 2025 June 2025: Mon/Yough Trail Council Since 1991, Mon/Yough Trail Council, an all-volunteer corporation, has maintained and promoted a 15-mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage—known as “The Boston Trail.” Their recent half-marathon and 5K run/walk in April was their largest fundraiser to date, aimed at keeping the trail safe and accessible for everyone. The trail offers healthy outdoor activities and […] See All Updates
