Yinz Are Good Tressa Glover
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- Society & Culture
Ready for some *good* news? Well you’ve come to the right place!
Yinz Are Good shares all of the good stuff that’s going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Host Tressa Glover chats with folks who are helping those in their communities, shares listeners’ emails of gratitude and acts of kindness, and encourages us all to find new ways to connect with one another.
*Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s version of Y’all.
Artwork by Mike Rubino
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Ep. 129 Allegheny Family Network, The Chalking Dad, & Name That Neighborhood: Irwin or Millvale?
Tressa first has a lovely conversation with The Chalking Dad (Erik Greenawalt) about how his toddler-aged daughters got him started on a career that now takes him all over the world.
And then Tressa has a delighful and resonant chat with her older sister, Debbie Glover Jozwiak, who is the Chief Services Officer of the incredible Allegheny Family Network. AFN partners with families of children with behavioral health needs to improve their quality of life through peer-to-peer support, education, and advocacy.
And Don stops by for a round of Name That Neighborhood.
https://www.alleghenyfamilynetwork.org/
Allegheny Family Network Parent Support Line:
1-888-273-2361
The Chalking Dad: https://www.thechalkingdad.com/
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Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com
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Ep. 128 Brandon Short from The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, Kindness Crate Notes, and In Case Yinz Missed It
Tressa has the honor and pleasure of welcoming Brandon Short, former NFL and Penn State linebacker, back to the show to talk about The Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, Mahreen. They created the Foundation in honor of their daughter, Karli, and her unborn child whom they lost to gun violence in 2021. This endowment helps students with financial needs who have been affected by gun violence. Their 3rd annual Gala is coming up on June 7th.
Also, Tressa shares notes from our Kindness Crate(s) which made stops at both Yinzerfest and The August Wilson Block Party last month :) And Don joins us for In Case Yinz Missed It.
Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation: https://ksbettertomorrow.org/
Karli Short Better Tomorrow Foundation Gala
Friday, June 7th | 6:00pm | Omni William Penn Hotel
For tickets and auction item info, Click Here
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Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com
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Ep. 127 Yinzer Dogs' Larry Richert & Jim Krenn and In Case Yinz Missed It
Get ready for one fun episode...
Tressa has the delight of sitting down for a chat - and a lot of laughter - with Pittsburgh legends Larry Richert and Jim Krenn. They talk community, role models, doing good, yinzers, movies, Bruno Sammartino and more...
Larry and Jim, along with Dan Marino (yes, that Dan Marino), Doug Mariani, and Dick Roberts, are the owners of a new food truck in the 'burgh: Yinzer Dogs. But they're not just serving up hot dogs--they've got some amazing sammiches, bit-sized pierogies, and more...AND a portion of all of their proceeds go to local charities.
Larry Richert is the "The Voice of Pittsburgh". He has hosted the KDKA Radio Morning News since 2001, is the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights, the Public Address announcer at Acrisure Stadium for the Steelers, and he's part of the Pitt Panthers Football network broadcast team. Larry has long been an ambassador for the city of Pittsburgh and was winner of the Vector’s Richard Caliguiri Award for that reason.
Jimmy Krenn rose from the ranks of stand-up comedians to become Pittsburgh’s premier comedian and broadcast personality, known for his 24-year run as host of the city’s top-rated morning show on 102.5 WDVE FM and for hosting his very own morning radio show on Q92.9FM.
He has been voted the Top Entertainer in the City by Pittsburgh Magazine 14 times and was nominated by BILLBOARD Magazine as one of the Major Market Personalities of the Year. He makes frequent television appearances, does several standing-room-only concert performances yearly and has performed with the likes of Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Dennis Miller, and Jerry Seinfeld.
https://www.yinzerdogs.com/
Animal Friends: https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/
Spenser's Voice: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/spenser-fund
Phase 4 Learning: https://www.phase4learningcenter.org/
ICYMI: https://people.com/usps-carrier-drives-379-miles-on-own-dime-deliver-lost-world-war-ii-letters-8641868
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Instagram: @yinzaregood
Facebook: @YinzAreGood
Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com
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Ep. 126 Listen Lucy's Camp Lucy speakers: Jordan Corcoran, Ta'lor L. Pinkston AKA The Heart Advocate, & Gab Bonesso
First, Tressa talks about her fabulous weekend meeting yinz at two local events: Yinzerfest and the August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party.
And then, Tressa sits down with three remarkable mental health advocates: Jordan Corcoran, Ta'lor L. Pinkston, and Gab Bonesso. These are three of Tressa's favorite people on the planet and some words that have come to her mind regarding this conversation are joy, gratitude, hope, laughter, and love. They have all been guests on the show before, and are now all going to be part of Camp Lucy, a mental health conference for kids being hosted by Jordan and Listen, Lucy.
Camp Lucy: A Mental Health Conference for Middle School Students
https://www.listenlucy.org/camplucy
Welcome to Camp Lucy, a one-of-a-kind event designed to help middle school students navigate the ups and downs of mental health. Join us on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at Camp Guyasuta for a day filled with insightful workshops, engaging activities, and meaningful discussions.
Our goal is to provide a safe space for students to learn about mental wellness, build resilience, and connect with peers facing similar challenges.
Jordan Corcoran - Listen, Lucy: https://www.listenlucy.org/
Ta'lor L. Pinkston, The Heart Advocate: https://theheartadvocate.com/
Gab Bonesso: https://ridethewavewithgab.com/
https://www.joshandgab.com/
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Instagram: @yinzaregood
Facebook: @YinzAreGood
Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com
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Ep. 125 Troy & Theodora Polamalu and The Resilience Bowl, and NTN: The Hill District or Braddock?
Tressa has the honor and absolute delight to sit down and chat with the generous, community-minded, and kind-hearted husband and wife duo, Troy and Theodora Polamalu. Steelers fans and yinzers around the world will be well-acquainted with Troy's work as a Strong Safety for our Steelers' defense for 12 years, earning 2 Super Bowls and a spot in the Hall of Fame. Troy and Theodora are philanthropists who deeply care about those in need and are here to talk about community, giving back, and The Resilience Bowl, which will benefit the Neighborhood Resilience Project. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode!
The Resilience Bowl
The Resilience Bowl is coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 21st, 2024! Together we can make an impact and support the work of the Neighborhood Resilience Project.
The Resilience Bowl is brought to you by the Neighborhood Resilience Project and Troy and Theodora Polamalu with generous support from Citrone 33 and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The mission of the Neighborhood Resilience Project is
to create resilient healing and healthy communities. One block at a time.
The Resilience Bowl
Hosted by Troy & Theodora Polamalu
May 21, 2024 | Acrisure Stadium
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Celebrity Flag Football Game | Kickoff @ 7:00 p.m.
The Troy and Theodora Polamalu Foundation
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Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com
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Ep. 124 DICK's House of Sport, Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Hardball Academy, Steel City Squash & ICYMI
Tressa serves as a tour guide, if you will, through her "Day at DICK's" for the Opening of DICK's House of Sport Pittsburgh. Since 2014, via their Sports Matter Program, DICK's has dontated $100 million to Youth Sports. In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, the Program is giving $2 million in Anniversary Grants, funded by DSG, to empower even more young athletes to pursue their passions.
Tressa talks with several people, including yinzers who waited in line overnight for the doors to open, Nelson Cooper and Brian Jacobson from Pittsburgh Hardball Academy, Amanda Sullivan (Program Director) from Steel City Squash, Javier Perez (Executive Director) from House of Sport Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Penguins' Defenseman Kris Letang.
DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation | Sports Matter Program: https://www.sportsmatter.org/
DICK's House of Sport Pittsburgh: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/s/marketing/houseofsport
Pittsburgh Sports Matter 2024 Grant Recipients:
412 Elite
Bethlehem Center School
Duquesne City School District
Girls on the Run of UPMC Magee
McKeesport Area School District
Monroeville In-House Soccer
Pittsburgh Hardball Academy
Pittsburgh Youth National Boxing Team
Rise Again
Steel City Squash
Pittsburgh Hardball Academy: https://www.pittsburghhardball.org/
Steel City Squash: https://steelcitysquash.org/
https://www.yinzaregood.com/
Instagram: @yinzaregood
Facebook: @YinzAreGood
Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com
To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com