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The Academy Charter School recently participated in a volunteer experience with World Vision Pittsburgh at their Global Distribution Center where donated products are sorted, processed, and prepared for domestic and international distribution. World Vision is an international humanitarian organization that partners with children, families, and their communities by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. […]

New Outlook Academy students recently attended the 11th annual "Pink the Petersen" Pitt women's basketball game against Duke University. A portion of the proceeds from this year's event was donated to Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh. Fans also received a free "Pink The Petersen" t-shirt and enjoyed pre-game activities, as well as on-court post-game autographs from […]

Students at The Academy Charter School recently volunteered at the Intersection Soup Kitchen which serves individuals and families in McKeesport and the surrounding area. The program provides nearly 14,000 hot meals per year for individuals who do not have permanent residences or adequate kitchen facilities. For this event, our students created handmade place mats and […]

Summit Students Deliver “Foster Love” Care Packages Young children who find themselves in the foster care system often arrive at a temporary residence under difficult circumstances and many without personal belongings. One non-profit group in our area is working to help these children by providing care bags intended to make foster placement a more loving […]