In today’s Q&A we learn more about Molly Owens and her project, Power Up with Plants, that aims to serve the veterans in our community. Previously, we discussed Molly’s passions and personal interests. To learn more about Molly, click here. Q: Tell me about yourself, where are you from, what do you do? Molly: I’m Read More >>
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Fellow Feature: Molly Owens
Meet this week’s Featured Fellow, Molly Owens! Molly Owens is an Environmental Fellow and has created the project Power Up with Plants. During Power Up with Plants, she will teach cooking classes to veterans and their families. The classes will cover fundamental topics such as: Education on the health and environmental benefits of plant-based meals Read More >>
Fellow Feature Q&A: Julia
In today’s Q and A with current Schweitzer Fellow Julia Saintz, we found out more about her project and how it will benefit the community. Previously we discussed her personal interests, as well as her passion for sustainability and working with elders. To learn more about Julia click here. Q: When did you become so Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Julia Saintz
Meet Julia Saintz, a 2018-2019 Environmental Fellow! Julia’s project will focus on providing companionship for elders in the community who are living in senior living centers or nursing homes. As a result of that companionship, she will work with elders to find ways to improve the community’s sustainability practices and reduce environmental impact. Senior citizens Read More >>
Fellow Feature Q&A: Rebecca and Ryan
This week in our Fellow Feature, we sat down with current Fellows Ryan Shea and Rebecca Peñaranda. They shared their passions, motivations, and hobbies. To learn more about Ryan and Rebecca and their Hearing Education and Resources for Underserved Populations (HEAR-UP) project click here. Q: What drew you to leadership in service and the Pittsburgh Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Rebecca Peñaranda and Ryan Shea
Meet Rebecca Peñaranda and Ryan Shea! Rebecca and Ryan are paired Fellows who are continuing the Hearing Education and Resources for Underserved Populations project (HEAR-UP), started by Rachel Fryatt, a 2016-2017 Fellow. HEAR-UP is a service that adequately reaches individuals who cannot typically access or afford hearing health care, including testing, hearing aids, and follow Read More >>
2018-2019 Fellows’ Wish List
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 Read More >>
Information Sessions for the Class of 2018-2019
Are you interested in learning more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program? Have you ever considered applying, but you want more information? Join us at one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program, fellowship requirements, and to ask any questions. Information Sessions are open to everyone. Scroll below to Read More >>
2017-2018 Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows’ Wish List
The 2017-2018 Class of Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows embody the legacy of Albert Schweitzer as leaders in service. The projects highlight the range of passion and creativity that our newest Class of Fellows possess. Fellows will be implementing a range of projects, including: medical care and health and environmental education at the Allegheny County Jail, a Read More >>
Where Your Donation Goes: Amanda’s Wish List
Today is the Day of Giving here in Pittsburgh! We are proud to live in one of the most generous cities in the world, and this day truly embodies the mission that Albert Schweitzer himself endeavored to achieve. Our fellows work diligently each year on projects that provide services to the neighborhoods in our community Read More >>
Keeping Young People in Pittsburgh
Schweitzer Fellows Stay in Pittsburgh! The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program (PSFP) might have discovered the secret for keeping young people in Pittsburgh. Each year, PSFP accepts a class of 20-25 young people from graduate programs around the Pittsburgh area. Schweitzer Fellows implement a yearlong, community-based direct service project in an underserved Pittsburgh community. This allows Read More >>
PSFP Welcomes Its Record-Setting 2016 – 2017 Class
The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program (PSFP) is proud to announce its 2016 – 2017 Class of Schweitzer Fellows is the most academically diverse in its 20 year history. Dating back to its first class of Fellows in 1997 – 1998, PSFP has always celebrated diversity in all its forms. This year’s class of 22 Fellows hails from six Read More >>
The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program: By the Numbers
By the numbers, what is the impact of the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program? 20-25: Fellows selected every year -4,400: hours of direct service provided every year -5,000: people served by Fellows every year. As the only yearlong, direct service, interdisciplinary, experiential learning program for graduate students that addresses the needs of disadvantaged citizens in southwest Read More >>
