Balancing Work and Fun For Pittsburgh's North Side Youth

Rick Mason, The Pittsburgh Project

An organization in Pittsburgh’s North Side is in its 37th year of sharing hope, empowering youth, and building community. Guest Rick Mason, Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Project, talks with host Sheila Hyland about balancing work and fun to prepare and shape youth for the future, while sharing some thoughts on the rising gun violence among youth in Pittsburgh. pittsburghproject.org

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Jan 07, 2023

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland
Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team
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