TRAC Services for Families, formerly known as Three Rivers Adoption Council, is a licensed agency that provides a multitude of services to children waiting to be adopted, as well as foster families and teen foster children.

Visiting Saxonburg today, it’s easy to imagine what the town looked like in an earlier time; a number of homes built in the 1830s on Main Street contain thriving businesses today.

Whether through transportation services, food pantries or essential personal items, local nonprofits demonstrate that kindness isn’t just about meeting basic needs. It’s about treating every person with dignity, building trust and creating communities where people help people because they have a heart for service.

Until now, Rooted in Movement Ballroom and Wellness has been flying under the radar in the Pittsburgh area. While the studio’s official opening in Cranberry was in January, owners and husband-and-wife team Matt and Jenny Stehle have been teaching dance for 25 and 18 years, respectively.

The town of Carnegie has undergone many changes since it was incorporated in 1894, but the one thing that has remained the same is its willingness to reinvent itself time and time again. Challenged by fires and floods, this resilient city of approximately 8,000 people has not only weathered tough times, but rebuilt to become a place that consistently attracts new businesses and residents

Every day thousands of families in the United States learn that someone they love has been diagnosed with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s or frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The lack of available drugs or treatments to slow the progression of these diseases can make such a diagnosis that much harder to bear. Clear Thoughts Foundation is striving to solve this problem by raising funds and launching research projects that will lead to the discovery of breakthrough drugs.

Events happening in Pittsburgh, PA in January 2026.

In the heart of Wexford, a new yoga studio called YogaSix has opened its doors. Designed to be welcoming to everybody — whether you are attempting your first yoga class or you are getting into your hundredth downward dog position — the studio is where you will find a likeminded community.

Now very successful in her career, Liz Gryger wishes she had known the value of a mentor earlier in her professional journey.

Local events happening in Pittsburgh in December 2025.

People who live and work in Beaver often describe the borough, which is the seat of Beaver County, as reminiscent of a Hallmark movie.

The sight of the iconic Salvation Army red kettle in front of a store is a sure sign that it is the holiday season. It is also an easy way to give back to the community during the season of giving.

NHM Magazine's New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh, from new business hires to award-winning students.

New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh, from new business hires to award-winning students.

In Pittsburgh, one local nonprofit is turning music into a pathway for connection and confidence. Band Together Pittsburgh began when a chance invitation during a local gig led to the launch of a nonprofit where drums, DJ mixers, and open-mic nights become bridges to inclusion.

The curtain goes up, and the play begins. Caught up in the drama, it’s easy to forget that behind the production, a cast was selected, props were built, costumes sewn, lighting determined, and many, many lines were memorized—and none of it would exist without a story. That story was created by a playwright.

This year, Power’s nonprofit organization, Treasure House Fashions, celebrates its 25th anniversary—a milestone that represents not just business longevity, but a quarter-century of restoring dignity and self-worth to women facing their own transitions and crises.

New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh, from new business hires to award-winning students.

New Kensington may lay claim to one of the most inspiring stories of community revitalization in the Pittsburgh region.

It may seem like garden clubs are a thing of the past, and in fact, there have been ebbs and flows in the membership of many clubs.