As many of you know, after careful consideration, consultations with our staff, Board of Directors, funders, and third-party consultants, we have come to the difficult decision that PULSE will be sunsetting at the end of the current program year.

Though we are sad to see this chapter close, we are also proud and grateful. We are grateful to you for being part of the PULSE community and helping us achieve the work for which we are proud: 30 years of supporting over 400 Fellows and over 200 nonprofits. Your support has sustained us - and has translated to substantial work throughout the Pittsburgh nonprofit community! Below are some highlights about the PULSE Alumni Community:

375+ participants have partnered with almost 200 Pittsburgh nonprofits, contributing over 600,000 hours of service to the city and its residents
134+ still live in Pittsburgh
196+ are still working in Public Service
20+ still work for the nonprofit where they were placed as a PULSE Fellow
Several have started their own nonprofits
At least 5 couples are still in relationships that began and blossomed during their time serving in PULSE together (2 couples have gotten married!)

Please know:

All operations will be continuing as usual throughout this year.
The staff and board are committed to supporting our Fellows and the nonprofits they’re serving.
Your support is still vital to help us fulfill our mission this year and 100% of your contributions will be used to support our Fellows and the important work they’re doing in the community.

Please stay in touch with PULSE throughout the rest of this program year. We will be having a fundraiser to generate support for the current Fellows’ transition funds to help them pay for their next steps after PULSE along with a PULSE farewell party in July to congratulate this year’s class and to come together one more time to celebrate this amazing community who has done so much to make these past 30 years a reason to celebrate. Tickets are now available!

Thank you again for being part of the PULSE community and helping us celebrate our Fellows past and present.

With gratitude,

The PULSE Team

PULSE Sunset Campaign- Honoring 30 Years of Service

Help us support our last cohort of Fellows after 30 years of connecting young people with passion to service organizations with purpose

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