Yinz Are Good

Tressa sits down to talk about the Girls Supporting Girls Club with Carlynton School District's School Psychologist, Dr. Tricia Serdy, Carlynton 2nd Grade Teacher/Co-Founder of Freestore 15106 & Free Fridge 15106, Don Alexander, and Carlynton High School students and Club members, Alexis & Talia. In its first year, this Club is changing students' lives by connecting them with each other, providing counseling and guidance, and encouraging them to mentor and support each other. This multi-generational conversation is a must-listen :) Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa has the honor of talking with Brandon Short, Co-founder of the Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, about the Foundation, his daughter, Karli, and how he and his wife are helping young people affected by gun violence. And more notes from our Kindness Crate :) Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation https://ksbettertomorrow.org/ Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

The 2nd annual Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is May 13th and it's gonna be awesome! Festival Founder, Marshall Cohen, and poets Jan Beatty and Danielle Obisie-Orlu join Tressa for a wonderful conversation about the Festival, the importance of community, and the power of storytelling. The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Saturday, May 13, 2023 10am - 5pm https://www.pittsburghbookfestival.org/ Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share or would you like to request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school? Email us here yinzaregood@gmail.com. www.yinzaregood.com Give us a follow! Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

The Allegheny County Jail has a new Therapy Dog Program for its juvenile population and Tressa talks all about it with the Jail's Deputy Health Services Administrator, Renee Madden. Tressa also has an insightful chat with Jackson Kerchis, the cofounder of Happiness Means Business. Jackson believes that the science of happiness has the power to transform the world of business. HAPPINESS MEANS BUSINESS https://happinessmeansbusiness.com/ For local-to-Pittsburgh Happiness Means Business events: http://www.happinessmajor.com/Local IG: @jacksonkerchis Info about adult and juvenile education programs at the Allegheny County Jail: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/jail/educational-programs.aspx Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Want to request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school? Email us! yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and give us a follow: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa sits down to talk with writer, editor, and artist Amanda Filippelli about The Remembering Room, her exhibit and book of poetry. And notes from the Kindness Crate, courtesy of the Carlynton High School Girls Supporting Girls Club. www.amandafilippelli.com

Tressa was honored to act as emcee and as a speaker at the Women's Empowerment Summit, held for students from the Carlynton School District at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. You'll hear Tressa's story as she shared it with them. Also, you'll hear what the 5th & 6th graders shared via our Kindness Crate. https://www.lightinitiative.org/ https://carnegiecarnegie.org/ Interested in hosting our KINDNESS CRATE? Or have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com Give us a follow! Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa and Don head to M@C Discount's warehouse to chat with Co-Founder and Pittsburgh native Kellan Campbell about the auction site and their mission of supporting second chances and donating to local charities. M@C Discount mac.bid EmployHER Pittsburgh Monday, March 27th, 2023 | 10am - 7pm | University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center To RSVP and to learn more: employherpittsburgh.com Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa heads to the Allegheny County Medical Society’s headquarters for a great talk with Sara Hussey, Grace Orsatti (American Bar Association) , and Dr. Todd Hertzberg about their upcoming Life Planning Event (and other good-to-know info) on March 31st. And NTN is on location in one of our favorite spots :) www.acms.org Life Planning Event Friday, March 31st, 10am - 2pm 1825 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa visits the newly-opened Cafe Momentum to chat with Gene Walker, Executive Director, about the life-changing work they're doing with justice-involved youth. CAFE MOMENTUM https://cafemomentum.org/pittsburgh/ IG: @cafemomentum.pgh Facebook: @Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa chats with the incredibly inspiring Founder & CEO of Blessed Home Project, Melissa Laughlin, about how she and her team are spreading love throughout our communities, one house at a time. www.blessedhomeproject.org IG: @blessedhomeproject FB: @Blessed Home Project Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com For more info, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa visits the non-profit Steel City AF, a local non-profit that provides a space for comedians to live, work and play and has a fabulous (and hilarious) chat with Founder and Comedian Steve Hofstetter and Director of Member Development and comedienne, JC Coccoli. https://www.steelcityaf.com/ https://www.stevehofstetter.com/ https://www.jccoccoli.com/ https://www.yinzaregood.com/

Tressa chats with Bull River Taco Co.'s Tina Pfanstiel (Co-Owner) and Sarah Simmons (General Manager) about their food truck and brick-and-mortar spots and how they're getting involved with helping those in our communities. And Don returns for another round of NTN. www.bullrivertaco.com THRIVE Pittsburgh www.thrivepittsburgh.org Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa sits down for an inspiring chat with the First Lady of Pittsburgh, Michelle Gainey, and Don is back for another round of Name That Neighborhood (or, more accurately, Name That High School). "Pittsburgh Paints" Initiative: https://bit.ly/PittsburghPaints Michelle Gainey: IG: first_lady_of_pittsburgh FB: First Lady of Pittsburgh Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

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Tressa has a lovely chat with Amber Shal, Owner of Flora Spa & Aesthetic Bar about why self-care isn't selfish and about how she and her team are helping local folks. And updates from Scent With Love, The Positive Painting Project, and The Good People Network. Flora Spa & Aesthetic Bar: https://floraspapgh.com/ Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa has an awesome and inspiring chat with Don Mahaney, Owner of all-day neighborhood cafe and pub, Scratch & Co. Followed by a Pens game-inspired Name That Neighborhood. Scratch & Co. https://scratchandcopgh.com/ Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa chats with local author Annette Hostoffer about her delightful book, Pittsburgh Dog & Frog and also talks with Leah Pileggi from the ever-awesome Kate’s Kid Book Bash about their upcoming Bash and other programming. Kate's Kid Book Bash Dec. 3rd 11am - 4pm www.kateskidbookbash.com Annette Hostoffer, Author Pittsburgh Dog & Frog www.pghdog.com To donate to Tressa's Pittsburgh ChangeMakers campaign: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CMPittsburgh22/TressaGlover Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

In honor of Veterans Day, Tressa talks with two local veterans, Donald Nemchick (Vietnam) and Adam (Iraq & Afghanistan) and Alexandra Zaffuto, about their journeys and how they're helping others navigate theirs. Tressa also shares a 1945 newspaper article about her grandfather, WW2 Navy veteran Tom Glover, and his fellow veteran brothers. Donald Nemchick: donnem1968@aol.com veteransbreakfastclub.com Adam and Alexandra Zaffuto info@reengagepgh.com Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Tressa chats with The Merry Widows, a group of women who were brought together through the loss of their husbands, but have stayed together, becoming good friends, helping each other through the tough times and laughing a whole lot along the way. The Merry Widows Podcast https://themerrywidows.libsyn.com/ Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid https://pghrestaurantworkersaid.org/ Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Halloween is fast-approaching, and Tressa chats with Ryan O’Rourke, who decorates his family’s North Hills home in epic fashion every Halloween - this year he’s added a fabulous fundraising element… www.scare-a-court.com DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH www.dsapgh.org OFF THE RECORD 2022 https://trustarts.org/production/83733/off-the-record-xxii THE GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK https://secure.qgiv.com/for/t2dasd/info/TSM-23EX1900001-08GSNPAIDSEARCH?utm_source=tsm-google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=fy23googlesearch&gclid=Cj0KCQjw48OaBhDWARIsAMd966C3A2pm1J6fSSP7a362sZ9z0be6mWwwXNEBwa3bEzkonmPpmRTG2AEaAmi1EALw_wcB Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood