Recently, the PULSErs participated in a seminar about power and privilege.  One of the activities that impacted all the fellows was a Privilege Walk.  The fellows formed a circle. Questions were called out about personal experiences and the fellows stepped forward or back in response.  For example, one statement was, “Step backward if you grew...Read More

Nonprofit professionals:  Please join us for refreshments, networking, an overview of PULSE and the specifics of a PULSE nonprofit partnership. 11/5/15 – 9-10am – Design Center (Downtown, 307 4th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) – RSVP For the past 20 years, PULSE has invited about 200 talented university graduates to partner with over 100 Pittsburgh nonprofits,...Read More

PULSE and Thrival are proud to bring you an evening of engaging talks, delicious libations and great conversation. PULSE will share about its exciting next steps on the Northside as it cultivates a community of young servant leaders to transform Pittsburgh.  The 3rd annual PIT Talks are a collection of ideas focused on how a policy, innovation, or technology...Read More

WAYNE YOUNGER JOINS PULSE! PULSE is pleased to announce the hiring of Wayne Younger. Wayne began serving as the Northside Program Coordinator for PULSE on July 15th, 2015. As Program Coordinator, Wayne will work with East End Program Coordinator Amanda Duncan to coordinate all aspects of the PULSE program, including orientation, seminar, and retreats.  In addition, he will develop...Read More

PULSE Grows Again! Expands Program to the Northside. For the first time in PULSE’s twenty-one year history, we’ve decided to expand our flagship program in the East End to the Northside of Pittsburgh. In August, we will welcome sixteen additional participants to four houses and create a “Northside Cohort”. We look forward to our growth to...Read More

Mark your calendars, PULSEations 2015: Vision is less than four weeks away! We hope you’ll join us on Friday, April 10, 2015 to celebrate and support the work of PULSE in Pittsburgh. PULSEations is always a fun night filled with good people, food, and drink. To celebrate 20 years of PULSE, we’re adding new elements to the party, join us to see...Read More

There was lots of food, fun, and laughter at the PULSE holiday party. Chaska, Jenna, Abe, and Kevin had the PULSE Beatty House all decorated for Christmas and ready to host 19 PULSE participants and staff for the afternoon. This special seminar time started off with a delicious lunch of Chinese food, and then moved...Read More

PULSE’s second Alternative Gift Market was a great success! Despite the rainy weather, the market was bursting full of people shopping for local, handmade gifts. Ten vendors sold their beautiful handmade pottery, jewelry, pillows, scarves, journals, paper cranes, and artwork. After browsing the vendors, Gift Market visitors donned holiday gear and struck a pose at the Photo Booth! The...Read More

On the evening of November 5, the PULSErs welcomed the nine wonderful Repair the World Pittsburgh fellows to the PULSE Stanton House for a potluck. This was a great opportunity to meet new friends doing a similar volunteer program in Pittsburgh. There was lots of laughter, good conversation, homemade bread (thanks Jess!), and asparagus wrapped in bacon. Looking forward...Read More

There’s nothing like a beautiful fall day at the farm! On Wednesday, October 29, the PULSErs got out of the city for a fun seminar at Trax Farms. The afternoon started with a hayride around the property. Next up was a tour of the store, an apple washing and sorting demonstration, and a lesson on...Read More