Yinz Are Good

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”

We’ve got a lovely conversation coming up for you: you’re gonna hear all about a small but mighty organization that is providing financial assistance to families ...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”

Get ready for one inspiring story of perseverance, hope and love. Tressa sits down with the remarkable Chef Missy (Missy Terrell): Chef Instructor at Community Ki...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”

In this episode, you'll hear from a few different folks from a few different places…all of whom are dedicated to building community and supporting community m...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make the world a better place?”

We recently received an email saying, in part, “I’m reaching out to introduce you to two Pittsburghers who I think are a perfect fit for Yinz Are Good: Carla Arno...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make the world a better place?”

This episode epitomizes the mission of this show: you are going to hear from people who are taking care of others in the truest form, people - of all ages - who a...

Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen...the people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make the world a better place?”.

Coming up in this episode are two esteemed and inspiring leaders who have each made helping, guiding and showing compassion for others their life’s work. And th...

This episode encompasses so many of the themes of this podcast: the importance of listening to, learning from, and believing in each other and the joy of finding what we have in common. It's about family, community and connection. And it all came together thanks to one of our listeners (and former guests)!

Tressa talks with Special Education Teacher, Andrea Harrity, and one of her former students, Jackson Holt. You’ll hear about And...

Do you know that in Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 282,000 people living with Alzheimer’s? And that there are over 465,000 caregivers who dedicate 822 million hours of unpaid care for them? And do you also know that there are lots of helpers who are dedicated to lifting those folks up and providing support?

The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are those helpers. They not only offer support to any...

Comin’ your way in Episode 179, we have incredible leaders from two local nonprofits that are all about lending support and creating safe community spaces. Both have been on the show before, and we always love when they stop by!

First up: Nina Barbuto, Founder & Executive Director of Assemble, the community space for arts and technology education. Assemble connects the kids in their neighborhood with events and workshops to help...

Yinzers! Get ready to hear a whole lot about community and the importance of supporting and showing up for each other.

First up: 2-time Superbowl champ, Steelers defensive end, and the one whose beard was feared… the one and only Brett Keisel. Brett works with several charities throughout the region - doing so much good - and Tressa chats with him during a community event at DICK’S House of Sport.

Next, Tressa talks with Nick Lierman...

Inspiration. Empowerment. Hope. Get ready for it all in this episode, yinzers!
After having met briefly at a Big Brothers Big Sisters event a few months ago, Tressa has the joy of sitting down with Rachel Salinetro, a community volunteer and fitness trainer whose message is: Overcome. Define. Empower. You’re going to hear not only about how she’s helping kids and adults in her community (and beyond!), but you’re going to hear about ...

Tressa heads to McKeesport, PA to bring you one wonderful episode about an organization that is committed to helping children in their community feel supported, inspired, and ready to reach their full potential. And you’re gonna hear about the foundation who is dedicated to supporting them all. That organization is LaRosa Youth Club and that foundation is The DICK'S Foundation's Sports Matter Program. 

After a press conferen...

Family, connections, comfort, support...get ready to hear a whole lot about these and much more in Episode 175!

We (Tressa, Don, and Dave) had the honor of spending a morning at Family House and talking with staff members and even a few of their guests and it was, in short, amazing. If you’re not familiar...For over 41 years, Family House has been providing a safe, affordable, and comfortable place to stay for patients and their fa...

You've got two fabulous conversations comin' your way, yinzers!

First, did you know that August 1st is PA Donor Day? Listener Molly Crawford emailed to tell us all about it and the wonderful nonprofit, CORE (Center for Organ Recovery and Education). And that's not all! Molly joins Tressa to share her personal story about how organ donation saved her husband's life.

Then, get ready for one fun, heartfelt and community-...

Looking for yinzers doing good? Well you've come to the right place!

Tressa heads to West Deer to talk with middle schooler Colton Petrosky and his mom Leslie about Colton's "Operation Help Your Neighbor".

Then, live from the Pittsburgh Pirates' Yinzerpalooza celebration, Tressa sits down with former Pittsburgh Pirate/current broadcaster Neil Walker to chat about his charitable works. She also meets out-of-towne...

Old friend and colleague, Mark Clayton Southers, sits down with Tressa for a fascinating, candid, and hopeful conversation about his journey, building community, his road to recovery (and inspiration) after a devastating accident, and how he got to know the legendary August Wilson. Yinz don't want to miss this one, we promise you.

(Also, Don shares the story of how he and Tressa met - and how Pittsburgh Playwrights was involved....

You're about to hear what Tressa calls one of the most profound conversations she's had with, for all intents and purposes, a stranger. This conversation is for all of us: it is about humanity, authenticity, connection, and creating spaces for joy and for community. It's about all that unites us and about celebrating our differences. This is, simply, a conversation about love. 

Tressa sits down with Asta Kill, Co-founder...

Resilience, Community, Generosity, Kindness. Get ready to hear 'em all in this episode.

First, Tressa chats with three incredible women from 412Thrive, the local nonprofit that helps individuals impacted by breast cancer and genetic mutations that lead to cancer navigate treatment and life beyond. Chelsea Francesconi, Jaimie Ross, and Emily Rhinehart share a bit about their journeys and experiences of being supported by the 412 Thri...