PPT's Town Hall Project Doing Good

Contact Margie Romero, Communications Manager at Pittsburgh Public Theater
412.316.8200 ext. 707 or mromero@ppt.org

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Town Hall Project Presents

Doing Good

Locals talk about causes that moved them to take action plus a non-profit showcase and refreshments sponsored by Yelp Helps.

From 6 to 9 pm on Mon., Nov. 19, all three floors of Downtown’s O’Reilly Theater will be filled with people Doing Good. The second event in The Public’s Town Hall Project, presented with Yelp Helps, will start at 6 pm with a showcase of local non-profit organizations. Those attending this free event will be able to browse among tables and speak with organization members to learn about volunteer opportunities. Participating organizations include: The American Liver Foundation, Animal Rescue League, Arthritis Foundation, Dress For Success, East End Cooperative Ministry, Family House, Gay 4 Good, Gilda’s Club, Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Heinz History Center, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Mattress Factory, National Ovarian Cancer Society, Persad Center, Strong Women Strong Girls, Tree Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Toonseum, Who’s Your Brother, and WYEP/WESA. Also during this time complimentary refreshment samples will be provided by 1947 Tavern, Burgatory, Elbow Room, Franktuary, Fuze, Great Lakes Brewery, Honest Tea, Kaleidoscope Café, Oh My Grill, Om Nom Bake Shop, and Wigle Whiskey.

At 7 pm Doing Good continues in the auditorium with a panel discussion during which Pittsburghers will talk about causes that moved them to take action. Introduced by Producing Artistic Director Ted Pappas and moderated by KDKA TV’s Lynne Hayes-Freeland, an open mic will be available for audience participation. Panelists include Heather Starr Fiedler, creator of the toy drive Play It Forward; Kristen Holloway, founder of Operation: Troop Appreciation; Thomas Hughes, volunteer with Assemble, a space for arts and technology; and Mac Howison of The Sprout Fund, which supports activities to enrich our region. The Town Hall Project is presented in conjunction with Good People, the second play in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s MADE IN AMERICA season. Good People, by David Lindsay-Abaire, runs through Dec. 9. Doing Good is free of charge but reservations are recommended. Call the Box Office at 412.316.1600 or RSVP online at http://www.yelp.com/events/pittsburgh-yelp-helps

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OTA Chooses Military/Veterans Cause for Giving Campaign

Operation Troop Appreciation (OTA) has been chosen as a military/veterans cause for the current
Chase Community Giving Program!

This means that we are eligible to receive a portion of a $5 Million grant they are donating to charities - but we need your vote to get our share.
Between September 7th and September 19th, you can cast your vote for OTA. The more votes we get, the more money we will receive!

OTA is a 100% volunteer organization that has helped over 100,000 members of the United States Military. More than 98% of of every dollar we receive goes directly to the troops we help.

To vote, simply click on the link before Sept. 19.
http://www.facebook.com/ChaseCommunityGiving/app_162065369655
(You do need to have a Facebok account to participate.)
• Type Operation Troop Appreciation in the Search box.
• To submit your vote, the Chase Giving Application will ask for your permission to allow the application to run on your FB page. Simply click "allow" and your vote will be registered.

Please share this link with everyone you know, and rock the vote for OTA.
We thank you for your kind support and for casting your vote for OTA before September 19th!

Sincerely,

Kristen Holloway Querriera, Founder and CEO
Monica Orluk, President
Amanda Thompson, Vice President

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Hug-A-Thon Pittsburgh Day Triumphs with Olympian Power

For Additional Info:
Joanne Quinn-Smith
P.O. Box 1155 Pittsburgh, PA. 15230
Phone: (412) 444-5197 Email: info@hugathonpittsburgh.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hug-a-Thon Pittsburgh Day Triumphs with Olympian Power

Breaks the World Record for Largest Group Hug in a Tent

 PITTSBURGH, PA, August 2012 – Hug-a-Thon Pittsburgh™ Day broke the world record for the Largest Group Hug in a Tent on August 11, 2012, when 73 Pittsburghers came together to hug each other all at once under the tent in Schenley Park. The victory recorded and posted at http://recordsetter.com/huggingworldrecords & http://rec.st/mBYx.

“What a wonderful experience this was, to see all these people step up to show the world that Pittsburgh is the most huggable city in the world” said organizer, Joanne Quinn-Smith.

Hug-A-Thon Pittsburgh Day, September 6, 2012

On September 6, Pittsburgh hugs the world and home-town charities. During the day, you can get a hug at one of four downtown locations. Hugs are free! But we are raising money for four charities: Cancer Caring Center, Sickle Cell Society, Pittsburgh Passion’s Passion for Life, and Operation Troop Appreciation. In the evening join our FUN gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites. Pittsburgh Downtown. Plus, enjoy hugs from local celebrities, sports stars, local legends, and hugger winners. Join us for dancing, entertainment, a silent auction, and a classic Pittsburgh foods dinner.

Hug-a-Thon Pittsburgh Day (http://facebook.com/hugathonpittsburgh) is Joanne Quinn-Smith’s brain child. She is recognized as one of the most civic minded Pittsburghers around. She’s known as Techno Granny, has been the National Small Business Journalist of the Year, and is Publisher of PositivelyPittsburghLiveMagazine. PPLMag garners 220,000 visitors per month and 62,000 unique page views. It is Pittsburgh's first internet radio and TV network.

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Operation Troop Appreciation Tickets Fore Charity at the Mylan Classic

Dear OTA Supporters and Golf Enthusiasts!


Although OTA is not hosting a golf outing this year, no summer would be complete without a day on the links with OTA!

That is why we are proud to announce our partnership with the Mylan Classic’s ANSYS TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ program.

Through this program, friends of OTA have the opportunity to purchase tournament tickets for the Mylan Classic which in turn donates 100% of the purchase price to our charity.

The Mylan Classic is one of 26 events on the PGA TOUR’s Nationwide Tour schedule for 2011.

It will be held August 29 – September 4 at Southpointe Golf Club in Canonsburg, PA.

The event will draw 156 Nationwide Tour professionals from as many as 20 countries vying for one of the 25 PGA TOUR cards that will be awarded to the leading money winners at the end of the year.

Also visiting Washington County during tournament week will be the players’ families, caddies, Pro-Am participants, corporate guests, television crews, Tour staff members, volunteers and over 20,000 spectators.

Tournament Ticket Prices:

Weekly Grounds Pass: $25

Permits access to the tournament grounds all week as well as concerts, clinics, and evening entertainment.

Weekly Clubhouse Pass: $50

Permits access to the tournament grounds, concerts, clinics and evening entertainment all week as well as the luxurious clubhouse dining area (Thur- Sun) shared by the players, their families and sponsors.

10-Pack Weekly Grounds Passes: $200 (discounted rate)

10-pack Weekly Clubhouse Passes: $400 (discounted rate)

Please use the following link to purchase tickets so that we will receive 100% of your ticket sale.

https://www.mylanclassic.com/buytix/OPERATIONTROOPAPPRECIATION/

The Mylan Classic, through the ANSYS TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ program, will donate 100% of all ticket sales to local charities including OTA.

In addition, OTA will also earn a percentage of the $35,000 Bonus Pool, which will be distributed evenly among the participating non-profits based on the program’s total ticket sales.

This is an exciting and unique event for Washington County and we are thrilled to be able to offer tickets as a great way to enjoy an incredible week of golf, concerts, clinics and nightly entertainment while supporting a great cause!

Thank you, and see you on the greens!

Kristen Holloway

Founder and CEO, Operation Troop Appreciation