BUILDING THE VISION The Pittsburgh Project Newsletter - December 2025
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From Hanging Out to Hearing God Twenty Minutes that Changed Everything
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At the beginning of December, middle school students from The Pittsburgh Project attended our annual Laurelville retreat. One of the students we took was Zion, who goes by Peanut. He only comes to program every so often and this year was his first trip with us. He had lots of fun hanging out and playing games over the weekend - but his highlight took place during what's known as 20 Minutes of Silence. During 20 Minutes of Silence, students are encouraged to go somewhere outside, secluded, by themselves, and spend 20 minutes talking to God. Afterwards we had our cabin small group time and Peanut was excited to be the first one to speak when we asked how their 20 minutes went.
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He opened up saying that he’s always enjoyed The Pittsburgh Project and even things like worship, but he had never actually spoken to God. During this 20 minutes, he said he truly prayed for the first time and that he wanted to get closer to God. He even closed our small group time in prayer. It's always hard to know what something like this really means to a student, but the next day the retreat speaker had everyone close their eyes and asked students to raise their hand if they had decided to give their lives to God this weekend. Lo and behold - Peanut's hand was raised! Moments like this truly reflect our mission to share hope, empower youth, and build community.
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Year-End Giving Last Chance for 2025 Donations
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Make your year-end gift by December 31, and it will count toward your 2025 tax return. Your generosity makes an immediate impact in our community today—while also helping you plan wisely for the year ahead. Donations can be made online using the button below. TPP can also accept donations from Donor Advised Funds, Stock, or Crypto. Any donation sent by mail must be postmarked by December 31st to be included in your 2025 receipt.
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40 for the 40th Become a Monthly Donor
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This is your last chance to celebrate The Pittsburgh Project's 40th anniversary by joining our campaign to add 40 new monthly donors to our dedicated group of supporters this year. Recurring donations offer stability as our staff plan activities and programs for our students. If you would like to join TPP as a monthly supporter, click the Monthly Giving button or email our Development Team at development@pittsburghproject.org.
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Resolutions for a Reason Make TPP a Part of Your New Years Goals
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Thinking about a health or fitness resolution for 2026? Make The Pittsburgh Project a part of that goal by joining our Marathon Team! As a member of our team, you can even participate for free. When you meet or exceed your fundraising minimum, your registration is reimbursed by TPP. Whether you are resolving to set a new PR in the full marathon, or want to be a bit more active by joining our 5K walking group, Team TPP is the place to be. Use the button below to learn more about how you can be a part of our Marathon Team.
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The Pittsburgh Project will be closed for the holidays, starting Wednesday, December 24th, and will open on Monday, January 5th. During this time, replies to voicemails and emails may be delayed, and we appreciate your patience. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
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