Dear Friends,

April has been a full month here at The Pittsburgh Project, one that holds both celebration and transition.

Earlier in the month, we celebrated Easter, the resurrection of Jesus, and the hope that comes with it. Easter reminds us that even in the midst of uncertainty or weariness, God is always at work bringing new life. It’s a truth we hold onto, not just for a day, but as a steady foundation for the work we do every day.

At The Pittsburgh Project, we’re also in a season of transition. Our after-school program is beginning to wind down, and we’re preparing for the start of summer day camp. These weeks are always a mix of reflection and anticipation, celebrating the growth we’ve seen in our students while getting ready to welcome a new season filled with opportunity.

I’m reminded of the quiet, meaningful moments that have defined this school year: students learning new skills, building friendships, and being mentored by staff who care deeply about them. Those moments don’t always make headlines, but they are where real transformation happens.

Just last week, one of our fourth-grade students completed a robotics and engineering challenge, building a robot, coding it, and guiding it through a full course using her own problem-solving skills. In another space, a group of second graders have been working together to design and build marble mazes, learning how to troubleshoot when things don’t go as planned and collaborating to improve their designs. These are the kinds of experiences that build confidence, creativity, and perseverance in our students, living out our mission of sharing hope, empowering youth, and building community each day.

This season has also been a reminder that even as we celebrate and look ahead, many of us are carrying things that feel heavy. And still, we trust that God meets us there too, with presence, with peace, and with the promise of new life.

This past weekend, many of our staff, families, and supporters participated in the Pittsburgh Marathon. This has become a meaningful tradition for us, not just as a fundraiser, but as a reminder of the endurance and commitment it takes to do this work well. We’re grateful to everyone who ran on behalf of The Pittsburgh Project and is helping to sustain this mission.

As we step into the busyness of the summer season, we do so with gratitude, for the students and families we serve, for the staff who show up each day with care and consistency, and for each of you who continues to support and believe in this work.

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” - Isaiah 43:19

We are trusting God in this season, for what has been, for what is, and for what is still to come.