The Young Leadership Board (YLB) held its 20^th annual Hearts and Hopes event on February 1.  This Valentine’s Day themed party attracted 400 guests and continued the tradition of sharing the Girls Hope story to new and long-term friends. In addition to Hearts and Hopes, members of the YLB serve as positive role models for our scholars through monthly dinners at the houses and various cultural and social activities. Thank you to the YLB for its 20 years of support to our scholars.

Sister Elaine Schindler, a residential counselor in the Baden House, was presented the Manifesting the Kingdom Award in January.  Presented by the Diocese of Pittsburgh, it is given “to honor lay and religious women and men who manifest the Kingdom of God in an exceptional way within the local Church.  Sister Elaine was nominated by her congregation, the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, for her dedication and commitment to youth in the Pittsburgh area.