Want to get involved?
Membership
As a member you can be involved in committees that help determine real needs of a community and put your energy into productive activities that make a difference. Benefits include free workshops (6-9 per year), free activities (2-4 per year), discount on Annual Conference, and volunteer opportunities. The membership fee is $25 for individuals and $100 for organizations.
Corporate Support
PLC innovative programs align with your values and goals which address a broad scope of health and human services needs in communities — providing a great opportunity to maximize individual or organizational interests in social and economic responsibility!
Give a Donation
Project Love Coalition emphasizes being a creative and resourceful community supported/sustained organization. We don’t want our organizing to be dependent on foundations but supported by the communities we work in, so we need your help!
Sponsor an Event
Giving back is important to you and a sound investment in communities where people live and work. Project Love Coalition focuses resources where we can have the greatest impact on issues that affect the long-term value of assets and communities.
Join the Coalition
Solving problems takes the collective effort of all people or groups committed to bringing about better conditions for people facing serious crisis. Project Love Coalition invites everyone to get involved to collectively bring about a better condition for all people in the region.
Garden Green Space Support
PLC would appreciate your support and participation as we work together to build a brighter and greener neighborhood. Join the Project Love Coalition in our garden activity for the whole community: The Peace and Friendship Farm and Gardens. Contact us for more details or attend any of the upcoming meetings!
Housing Homeless
PLC aims to build in the Hill District and Homewood neighborhoods, an affordable housing development that targets formerly homeless veterans. The project will be the result of a collaboration between a number of entities, including the Project Love Coalition and City of Pittsburgh.
Volunteer on a Committee
We depend on community service from volunteers like you to carry out the humanitarian work of the Project Love Coalition. There is something to do for each of us. Only when people come together can we correct problems. Committees: Veterans Committee, Arts Committee, Love and Peace Committee, Youth Mentors Committee, Business Networking Committee.
Developing a Training Program
PLC is currently seeking people to help develop an enhanced model training program to encourage veteran engagement in agricultural pursuits, particularly concerning small and medium-size farms and agribusiness, such as the provision of education and training to veterans and the development of skills leading to job placement and career opportunities in farming, including access to land (40 to 1,000 acres), equipment, and capital.
Already have some experience?
Internships at PLC
Internships at Project Love Coalition offer a unique, hands-on learning opportunity for college students and graduates to learn more about veterans, homelessness, hunger, public policy, and non-profits while making an impact in our community. Interns will gain meaningful experience and have opportunities to develop their basic abilities, further refine advanced skills and enhance their career goals.
If you have an internship idea or would like to intern in a certain area needed by PLC, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Residencies at PLC
Residencies at Project Love Coalition: Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Conservation, Technology, Nutrition, and Organization residencies are welcome in any form: Individual, Collaborative, Self-Initiated, or Co-Residencies. Please note that residency fees are to be raised by the resident.
If you would like to propose a residency or would like to fill a residency needed by PLC, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Program Coordinator
Project Love Coalition is looking for a part-time Program Coordinator (unpaid) with at least 6 months of experience in community work and nonprofit coordination.
Candidates who have excellent writing, communication and networking skills are encouraged to apply. The ideal applicant should work well in a team and have an understanding of the underserved communities in the Pittsburgh-metropolitan area. If you are a good match for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Grant Writer
We are searching for a volunteer to help us in our grant writing and researching with at least 6 months of experience in the position.
The ideal candidate should also be familiar with government, private, and foundation grant application processes. If you stand for veteran’s rights and improving veteran’s welfare in the Pittsburgh-metropolitan area, please email your resume along with a writing sample to [email protected].
Blogger
We are always looking for volunteers to write articles on veterans and underserved communities for our blog.
Possible topics include follow-ups on previous events, veteran and underserved resident lifestyles and the challenges they face to live in the USA. Volunteers with some writing experience are welcome but creative writing skills are a must. If you are interested, please email your resume to us at [email protected] along with a writing sample.
Photographer/Digital Storyteller
Are you a good storyteller through your photography skills? Project Love Coalition is compiling photo-stories about PGH’s veterans and under-served communities.
If you believe in veteran’s empowerment and are interested to contribute a few hours of your time to uplift veterans and underserved communities through your lens, please email us your resume and any previous work at [email protected].
Administrative Volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer to provide clerical and research support for our programs and services for people in-need.
To find out more and apply for this position, please email your resume to [email protected].
Development and Communications
We are seeking volunteers to assist in the development and communications aspects of fundraising, social media, digital organizing and data maintenance.
If you think you are qualified and are interested, please email your resume to us at [email protected].
Community Outreach and Networking
Project Love Coalition values your outreach and networking skills. If you have the potential to approach community leaders and have a friendly personality, do not hesitate to apply.
High School/College students, homemakers are encouraged to apply. Some community work experience with good networking and communication skills are preferable. Please email us your resume at [email protected].
Financial Literacy Volunteer
We are looking for individuals to teach Financial Literacy, Understanding Credit Cards and Reporting and Sound Financial Practices. Additionally, we are looking for tutors to teach beginners to advanced Wealth Management.
If you are interested, please email your resume to us at [email protected].