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 commitment to...

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 account, apply...

“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 transportation program,...