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Hello Friends,
It’s hard to believe that 2022 is almost over. We push hard to make it to the end of the year, and there is so much preparation for all the events and festivities and celebrations, and then just like that, it’s over, and a New Year is just on the horizon. I think about all of the busyness right behind us and all of those things that are to come, and as much as those things can be a distraction, I can’t help but think about why we are celebrating this season.
We serve a God that, in His infinite wisdom, sent His son to this earth to walk among us. He came to the earth in the form of an innocent and helpless baby, and he was laid in a manger because there was no room at the inn for his family. From the start of His time on this earth, Jesus was pushed aside, and even as a baby, He was aligned with those that are oppressed and looked down on. Often, the young people we work with are looked down upon, and there often doesn’t seem to be time and space for them in this world. At TPP, we hope that we can always be a space where those that are oppressed, cast aside, unseen, and unheard can come and feel loved and safe and be treated in a way that they know their life matters. Thank you each for helping us to create that space.
At the heart of everything we do at The Pittsburgh Project, our goal is to do our part to help level the playing field for the young people and families of the Northside. In no way can we change the world by ourselves, but we can change the lives of those we touch through our work. Every year partners and friends of The Pittsburgh Project donate gifts, toys, cookies, and coats to TPP families, and our staff has the privilege of distributing those items to the families and our partners. Every year I am overwhelmed with gratitude by the generosity of so many. Year after year, so many families are blessed by The Pittsburgh Project’s extended community, and we are so grateful for each of you.
I pray that during this busy season, as we transition from one year to the next, you will all find space to rest, relax, and rejuvenate for the coming year. I am thankful for each of you, and I know that The Pittsburgh Project can face whatever is to come in the future with the love and support of our family and friends. Thank you for partnering with us in the work of sharing hope, empowering youth, and building community.
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