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Chuck Cohen is reading in his study. How We First Met Chuck Cohen Over 30 years ago, I met Chuck Cohen while canvassing door-to-door for environmental issues in Pittsburgh. That day, newscaster Patty Burns opened the door, with her husband Chuck—well-known through his work at Cohen & Grigsby—standing beside her. Our initial conversation about the cause soon turned into a meaningful discussion about nonprofit support and community giving. Patty and Chuck expressed a strong com

Jade with her bus pass. When Jade walked out of prison in August 2024, she had nothing but determination and a second chance. Within two weeks, she took the courageous step to self-admit into rehab, then transitioned into a halfway house. By October, she was standing on her own in her first apartment—a milestone that once felt out of reach. But starting over came with daunting obstacles: no job, no money, and no form of identification. Without an ID, she couldn’t open a bank

“This is the purest form of charity I’ve ever seen.” After living in Pittsburgh for 55 years, I’ve seen the city's needs up close, especially for those trying to climb their way out of hardship. That’s why I support the work of Pastor Robert Higgs  and Greater Love Outreach Phoenix . There’s no red tape. No bureaucracy. Just real people, meeting fundamental needs, with compassion and integrity. What Pastor Robert and his wife, Maryann, are doing, especially with their transpo

Arthur with his bus pass. When Arthur was released in December, he returned to a world of uncertainty and hope. Like many returning citizens, he faced the difficult task of rebuilding his life from scratch. One of the most basic obstacles stood in his way: transportation. With several DUI convictions on his record, Arthur is unable to drive and relies entirely on public transit. But even bus fare adds up quickly when you’re unemployed and trying to prioritize essentials like

Jamar with his bus pass. A year ago, Jamar was caught in a cycle familiar to many returning citizens—ready to work, eager to provid e, but stuck without a way forward. Lacking transportation and steady employment, Jamar struggled to meet the basic needs of daily life, let alone support his 11-year-old daughter. Everything changed with a simple but powerful gesture: a bus pass. Through the support of Pastor Robert Higgs and GLO Phoenix, Jamar received a bus pass that immediate

On Thursday, October 18th, 2023, GLO Phoenix leadership attended the Community Vigil for Israel at Flagstaff Hill in support of the Jewish community.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we have been able to fund bus passes for re-entrants recently released from state and federal correctional facilities. We here at Greater Love Outreach Phoenix are doing our part help these deserving folks get a second chance at succeeding.