Trying Together

It’s a beautiful day here at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community!

There’s still time to stop by our table - but you can also support us from home. Donate now at https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/donate/393902/participant/5562918/en-CA

Trying Together has named Donna Shriver, the owner of SmartKids Child Care & Learning Center-Washington, as its May advocate of the month.

Shriver, a long-time advocate for early childhood education, celebrated 30 years of providing high-quality child care in April. This past year, she partnered with Early Learning PA and state Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46th) for an event at SmartKids and worked with Washington County commissioners on the Washington County Proclamation on Child Care.

“I didn’t become an advocate for children by accident,” she said. “I became one because I saw what was at stake. Early on, I realized that child care isn’t just about supervision – it’s about shaping lives. It is where confidence begins, where curiosity is nurtured, and where a child feels safe, valued, and cared for.”

Congratulations, Donna! Read more on our website: https://tryingtogether.org/trying-together-names-smartkids-child-care-learning-center-owner-as-advocate-of-the-month/

🎟️ Do you have your Pittsburgh Pirates tickets yet? We hope you'll join us at PNC Park on Sunday, June 14, to watch the Pirates take on the Miami Marlins at 12:15 p.m. Trying Together will be recognized as the Nonprofit of the Game!

Don't forget: all tickets include a $5 credit toward tasty snacks and beverages, and a portion of each ticket sale goes toward Trying Together's mission. As an added bonus – all children will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game!

Tickets cost $44.66 – $51.86 (prices include fees) and can be purchased online. Get yours ASAP - they're only available until June 7! ⚾ https://www.gofevo.com/event/Tryingtogether0614