Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition

Help for Inventors is a resource center based in Pittsburgh, PA, dedicated to assisting individuals in the process of bringing their inventions to life. The company offers guidance and support to inventors at various stages of development, helping them navigate the complexities of the invention process. With a focus on providing practical advice and resources, Help for Inventors aims to empower inventors to turn their ideas into tangible products. Through their services, inventors can access the tools and knowledge needed to successfully bring their inventions to market. Generated from their business information

Insight Mitigation, LLC, led by Vickie Piontkowski, JD, MSW, LCSW, is a Pittsburgh-based company that applies social work theories to provide a comprehensive understanding of individuals facing criminal charges. With a focus on strengths-based perspectives, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed approaches, and person-in-environment understanding, their presentations of the lived experiences of those charged with crimes have resulted in reduced charges, shorter sentences, and alternatives to incarceration. Ms. Piontkowski, recognized for her outstanding contributions to the profession, has extensive experience as a Mitigation Investigator and Defense Victim Outreach Specialist, working on federal criminal cases at various stages, including pre-trial, trial, appeals, and habeas. Insight Mitigation, LLC offers personalized mitigation services for state and federal cases, encompassing a range of assessments, interviews, record analysis, expert recommendations, treatment plans, written reports, and multimedia presentations for sentencing. Ms. Piontkowski's expertise extends to working with individuals charged with various offenses, including drug offenses, sex offenses, firearms offenses, fraud, bank robbery, assault, and homicide. She has also worked with diverse populations, including neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, those with disabilities, transgender and cisgender individuals, and those diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders. Additionally, Ms. Piontkowski serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work and is a sought-after presenter at regional and national workshops on mitigation and sentencing advocacy.Generated from the website

Farm to Table Buy Local Corporation is a Pittsburgh-based organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the local food movement in Western Pennsylvania. Led by Executive Director Erin Hart, the corporation connects consumers with local food providers through their comprehensive local food guide, farmers markets, and online resources. They also offer classes, events, and sponsorship opportunities to foster community engagement and build equity in the food system. With a focus on sustainability and community, Farm to Table Buy Local Corporation is committed to keeping it real and keeping it local. Through their partnerships and initiatives, they aim to educate and empower individuals to make informed choices about their food, while supporting the growth of local farmers, urban gardens, and food resources in the region.Generated from the website