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THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS NONPROFIT ORG Howard Heinz Endowment US POSTAGE Vira I. Heinz Endowment PAID 625 Liberty Avenue PITTSBURGH PA 30th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3115 PERMIT NO 57 412.281.5777 www.heinz.org facebook.com/theheinzendowments @heinzendow theheinzendowments THE MAGAZINE OF THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS Issue 3 2015 BACH AND ROLL | PAGE 16 This magazine was printed on Opus Dull, which has among the highest post-consumer waste content of any premium coated paper. Opus is third-party certifi ed according to the chain-of-custody standards of FSC® The electricity used to make it comes from Green e-certifi ed renewable energy. THE AIR WE BREATHE: FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS PROVIDE AN INTIMATE LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION ON FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION — AND THE SCENES ARE TROUBLING. 66793_CVRc2.indd793_CVRc2.indd 1 112/8/152/8/15 77:17:17 PPMM ISSUE 3 2015 (BIG) PLANS mong the indicators of the p4 Pittsburgh initiative’s infl uence on the city is the INSIDE decision by the Penguins hockey team and Adeveloper McCormack Baron Salazar to hire the Copenhagen architectural fi rm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to design housing and public spaces that will be built at the 28-acre site of the former Civic Arena. Kai-Uwe Bergmann, a partner in BIG (which has offi ces in Copenhagen and New York), participated in the p4 Pittsburgh conference—Planet, People, Place FEATURE: and Performance—which was co-hosted by the City of Pittsburgh, Mayor William Peduto and The Heinz WE SAY NO MORE Endowments, and that launched the initiative focused 8 on innovative and sustainable urban revitalization. BIG is internationally known for cutting-edge design Domestic violence should not happen to anyone— that emphasizes sustainable development. Examples anytime, anywhere. Organizations across the Pittsburgh include honeycomb-shaped apartment buildings in the Bahamas, a Copenhagen complex formed in the region are uniting around eff orts to support safe havens shape of an “8,” and a project near the Danish city for victims of abuse and to promote initiatives to prevent that places a 1,500-meter ski slope on the roof of a Joshua Franzos waste-to-energy plant. the violence from happening. Top Vet Visits U.S. Secretary of Veterans Aff airs Robert McDonald, top left below, toured Pittsburgh on Nov. 17 to learn fi rst-hand about issues faced by the region’s 235,000 veterans. At The Heinz Endowments, he Board of Directors The Heinz Endowments was formed from the Howard Heinz Endowment, established in 1941, met with local business and civic leaders, and with graduates of Leadership Pittsburgh’s Community and the Vira I. Heinz Endowment, established in 1986. It is the product of a deep family commitment Leadership Course for Veterans. Joining the secretary at roundtable discussions were, clockwise: Teresa Heinz to community and the common good that began with H.J. Heinz, and that continues to this day. (a) from left to right, Elizabeth Powers of ATI Metals, Laurel Rutledge of Bayer-Covestro and John Chairman The Endowments is based in Pittsburgh, where we use our region as a laboratory for the development of solutions to challenges that are national in scope. Although the majority of our giving is concentrated Meyers of Comcast-Keystone Region; (b) Mayor William Peduto, left, and Allegheny County James M. Walton within southwestern Pennsylvania, we work wherever necessary, including state wide and nationally, Executive Richard Fitzgerald, right; and (c) from left to right, Army veterans Andy Loeb, Matt Landis Vice chairman to fulfi ll our mission. and Sean Wray. On Nov. 18, the Center for a New American Security released an Endowments- That mission is to help our region thrive as a whole community—economically, ecologically, André T. Heinz commissioned report that found that after leaving military service, Pittsburgh-area veterans struggle educationally and culturally—while advancing the state of knowledge and practice in the fi elds in which Board Chairman Honored Christopher D. Heinz we work. Our fi elds of emphasis include philanthropy in general and the disciplines represented by Heinz Endowments Chairman Teresa Heinz with education, access to benefi ts and economic security issues. John Heinz our fi ve grantmaking programs: Arts & Culture; Children, Youth & Families; Community & Economic was among seven individuals recognized Sasha L. Heinz Development; Education; and Environment. during the United Way of Allegheny County’s Damon Aherne In life, Howard Heinz and Vira I. Heinz set high expectations for their philanthropy. Today, the Toasting the Titans celebration in October. Carol R. Brown Endowments is committed to doing the same. Our charge is to be diligent, thoughtful and creative Jared L. Cohon in continually working to set new standards of philanthropic excellence. Recognizing that none of our Mrs. Heinz, Richard and Virginia Simmons, Judith M. Davenport work would be possible without a sound fi nancial base, we also are committed to preserving and Ambassador Daniel and Patricia Rooney, enhancing the Endowments’ assets through prudent investment management. Franco Harris and Henry and the late Elsie Hillman were Wendy Mackenzie Next stage This edition of h magazine features signifi cant enhancements that strengthen our story- honored for their support and dedication Shirley M. Malcom telling focus while refi ning the vibrancy and engagement of the publication’s overall content and design. to human services issues that led to quality- James E. Rohr These changes represent the fi rst major refresh for The Heinz Endowments’ fl agship publication of-life improvements for residents in the since it was launched 14 years ago. The magazine’s dimensions have increased slightly, and it will Drue Heinz consistently feature an increased number of stories, mostly of a shorter length, combined with more Pittsburgh region. Highlighted among Director emeritus creative use of graphic materials, including larger and bolder photographs and illustrations. Mrs. Heinz’s accomplishments were her eff orts We’ve updated the design of h to enhance its appeal to its diverse audiences while remaining in assembling acclaimed experts to examine faithful to showcasing engaging and compelling stories about the Endowments’ initiatives, grantmaking critical issues, such as healthy brain support and focus on critical issues in our community. Our magazine’s appearance is changing, but our commitment to quality storytelling is not. development in infants, and early learning and language development. She also was h magazine is a publication of The Heinz Endowments. At the Endowments, we are committed to commended for her partnership with the promoting learning in philanthropy and in the specifi c fi elds represented by our grantmaking programs. As an expression of that commitment, this publication is intended to share information about United Way to create and spread quality early signifi cant lessons and insights we are deriving from our work. childhood education to all children, which Editorial team Linda Braund, John Ellis, Donna Evans Sebastian, Carmen Lee, Grant Oliphant, included convening leaders of the National Megha Satyanarayana, Courtney Tolmer. Design: Landesberg Design Academy of Science and award-winning economists. Annie O’Neill About the cover In too many western Pennsylvania communities, scenes that should portray the carefree joys of childhood are marred by pollution from nearby industry. The cover photo by photographer Lynn Johnson of children in Cheswick is part of “In the Air: Visualizing what we breathe,” a photography project funded by The Heinz Endowments and on display at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ For daily updates on programs and issues that Twitter: @heinzendow, @p4pittsburgh gallery. It’s one of the many images that reveal how the air we breathe in this region is often not The Heinz Endowments supports, follow us on social media. Facebook: facebook.com/theheinzendowments, facebook.com/p4pittsburgh good for us. Instagram: theheinzendowments, p4pittsburgh 66793_CVRc2.indd793_CVRc2.indd 2 112/8/152/8/15 77:17:17 PPMM 16 22 2 20 30 FIXING OUR HEROES’ WELCOME ASSESSING STEM WHAT WE BREATHE Soldiers returning from war need As leaders across the country emphasize The images from the photography exhibition constructive support rather than a confusing the importance of STEM education in the “In the Air: Visualizing what we breathe” web of services. A new public–private 21st century, Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science provide a startling look at the pollution aff ecting network is making it easier for veterans Center has created new tools to help people every day in western Pennsylvania. to navigate a path to civilian success. schools determine whether their STEM programs are working. 36 6 22 SOCIAL SERVANT REMEMBERING ELSIE Marge Petruska, senior director of On paper, the late Elsie Hillman presented CURTAIN RISING The Heinz Endowments’ Children, Youth & the classic profi le of a grande dame After more than a year marked by bankruptcy, Families Program, will retire at the end of of philanthropy and politics. In person, sporadic programs and the threat of a severely this year, but the improvements that her Mrs. Hillman was gracious, down to earth reduced Downtown presence, Pittsburgh’s work has made in the lives of many people and beloved throughout Pittsburgh for August Wilson Center for African American across Pennsylvania will not. her relatable personality. Culture is making a comeback thanks to philanthropic and community support. 16 38 HERE & THERE FUSION IN SIGHT AND SOUND 26 The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is AIR MEASURES serving up live classical music with a side of The Speck air quality monitor, developed jazz, pop rock and even barbecue as it tries at Carnegie Mellon University, fi ts in your to beef up concert attendance. hand, but it also lets you know how much pollution surrounds you. 3 FIXING our heroes´ WELCOME NO ONE SAID THAT COMING Lynn Strezeski’s job in the U.S. Army was to analyze intelligence.