In Brief: Trib journalism scholarships, Operation Santa Claus, Breakfast Club and more
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Trib seeking applicants for journalism scholarships
Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.
The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university.
The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
Applicants can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at https://tribtotalmedia.com/.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
Pine collecting toys for needy kids
Pine Township officials are asking residents to help them make the holidays special for needy children this year by donating toys and gifts. New, unwrapped toys, gift cards and other presents for children of all ages can be dropped off at the Pine Community Center until Dec. 10.
The toys will be distributed to children by the Lighthouse Foundation.
Operation Santa Claus
Families can have a personalized letter sent to kids from Santa at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Claus charity.
The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a special “PS” from Santa.
The letter will arrive on custom Santa-themed stationary and envelope along with an official “Nice” certificate and a North Pole activity sheet.
Letters can be ordered online. They will be mailed on or before Dec. 14.
Proceeds Benefit Operation Santa Claus, a cooperative effort by Trib Total Media, Shop N Save and the Salvation Army to provide local families in need with all the ingredients for a nutritious and delicious holiday meal. Children in those families receive new or gently-used books.
Operation Santa Claus also is accepting donations to help families during the holidays.
Donations can be made online or by mail to: Operation Santa Claus, c/o Trib Total Media; 622 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Breakfast Club
Hosanna Industries is providing a place where students can gather safely on days when they are doing virtual learning to complete their school work with other students. The program is designed to remove the isolation of studying at home by providing a place where students can see and communicate with each other.
Social distancing and facial coverings are required.
The Breakfast Club runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, visit hosannaindustries.org.
Women’s Business Network
Part networking group, part mastermind group, Women’s Business Network provides members with the tools to be successful while expanding her circle of influence and marketplace. All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many meetings are being held virtually, please check with the local chapter representative for more information.
The Cranberry Chapter meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m., and meetings are currently being held via Zoom. The next meeting is Dec. 17. For more information, contact Nancy Wood at 724-316-3427.
The All Virtual Chapter meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., and they meet via Zoom. The next meeting is Dec. 15. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.