project leader
Vernard A
location
Pittsburgh
(Homewood and a variety of different Pittsburgh communities.)
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the project

The mission of Steel Smiling is to bridge the gap between community members and mental health support through education, advocacy and awareness. 

Expose 100% of black adults in Pittsburgh to 1 mental health engagement that improves their quality of life by 2030.

https://www.steelsmilingpgh.org/

We are raising funds for mental health counselor fees, space rental, food, and supplies for 2019 community programming with Steel Smiling PGH. 

the steps

Our programming includes: Mental Health Awareness Month Training Blitz, Suicide Prevention Month Forum and Beams to Bridges.

Since launching in 2015, here are some of our highlights:

  • 39 hours of free individual and group street therapy conversations provided by a licensed mental health practitioner for 39 community members.

  • Provided 658 community members, mental health practitioners, high school and college students with 55 hours of psycho-education. 

  • Provided 134 community members, leaders and educators with Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Certifications

  • Referred 65 community members to mental health care providers and practitioners.

why we're doing it

I am very passionate about the opportunity of individuals receiving quality services (especially those that don't have access or can't afford services).

budget

Disbursed budget:

Mental Health Trainers: $200

Mental Health Treatment Co-Payments: $200

Program Participant Emergency Funds :$179.44

Community Event Space Rental: $100

Food: $100

T-Shirts: $50

Printing: $25

Supplies: $25

Musicians: $100

Office Space Rental: $200



TOTAL RAISED = $1,252.00
ioby Platform Fee $35.00
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $37.56
TOTAL TO DISBURSE= $1,179.44

 

Original budget:

Mental Health Counselor Fees (Professionals will be compensated but the services will be free to the community)

Food

Space Rental

Supplies

 

 



PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED = $4,700
ioby Platform Fee $35
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $146
TOTAL TO RAISE = $4,881

 

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photos

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donors

  • Charma
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Michele Margittai
  • Devon and Tim Murdoch
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Damian Gilliard
  • Za'kiyah House
  • Kwame Kearney
  • John Paul G.
  • Jerry F.
  • Brittany and Levi Tonet
  • Let'sGoFishing.club
  • Roxanne’s Catering
  • Tiffany Eger
  • Homewood Kiva
  • Leonard Hammonds II
  • Keygen Bryant
  • Crystal W.
  • Nichole Kindred
  • Julius B.
  • Shar Jackson
  • Nicole Webster
  • Tiffani Best
  • Gwen Lane
  • Tina Daniels
  • LaKeisha Wolf
  • Drea Blakey
  • Anonymous