The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program is excited to welcome our new class of 24 Fellows for the 2018-2019 year.Our Fellows are outstanding and dedicated emerging professionals who embody the legacy of Albert Schweitzer as leaders in service. They will be implementing a range of projects that highlight their creativity, passion, and commitment to serve disadvantaged communities.
This year’s projects support many populations, including: children and youth, refugees, the elderly, people with disabilities, and veterans. Fellows will be implementing a range of projects, which include:
- Skill building for 16 to 21-year-old students at Western PA School for the Deaf
- Health workshops on mental health and obesity
- An after-school program to empower students to be leaders in addressing community health issues
- Pharmacy workshops for elderly refugees
- Healthy cooking classes and education for veterans and their families
- Yoga and mindfulness practices for incarcerated women
- Education classes for expectant and new mothers on health, self-care, and environmentally friendly baby products
Each year, our Fellows need a variety of supplies and items to support their projects. Below is a wish list of items for our 2018-2019 class.
$25 Level
– Construction paper, markers, scissors, and glue for crafts
– Paints and brushes
– Audiology office supplies
– Healthy snacks for participants
– Cases of water
– Dry erase boards
– Eco friendly cleaning supplies
$50 Level
– Office supplies: paper, pens, pencils, binders, etc.
– Gift card incentives
– Notebooks for participants
– Cooking/baking supplies
– Health fair materials
– After school snacks
– Activities for seniors
$100 Level
– Bus passes/transportation for participants
– Baby items for new mothers
– Tickets to activities for participants
– Amazon Fire tablet
– Printing and supplies
– Exercise/yoga mats
– Educational materials
$250 Level
– Snacks for a year
– Hearing aid supplies
– Field trips for participants
– Portion of a Fellow’s stipend
Your donation will support our 2018-2019 class as they begin their fellowship year. To learn more about our Fellows and their projects, click here. To make a donation, click on the button below. Thank you for your support!
