Providence Connections Partners With The Emma Munson Foundation to Host 13th Annual Backyard Barbeque

PITTSBURGH, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — Providence Connections, a family support and early childcare center located in the Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh will be honoring Michael and Denise Munson of The Emma Munson Foundation at the 13th Annual Backyard Barbeque on June 7th, 2018 at the Sheraton Hotel in Station Square.

Michael and Denise Munson, of The Emma Munson Foundation, work to honor their late daughter’s memory by supporting human service, environmental and artistic initiatives. As honorary co-chairs for the event, Michael and Denise are “excited to be part of the Backyard Barbeque to help raise much needed funds for a great organization.  We love partnering with Providence Connections to help improve the quality of life of the families that they serve.”

Providence Connections and The Emma Munson Foundation have a rich history of working together to serve members of the community by providing furnishings through the foundation’s initiative, Henry’s List, or by providing costumes to children during a Halloween-themed Family Unity Night.

Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence, Providence Connections’ mission is to strengthen families and enrich lives through comprehensive education and enrichment opportunities for parents and children living in the Northside.

All proceeds from the 13th Annual Backyard Barbeque are to benefit low-income and at-risk families in the Northside. Providence Connections serves more than 400 children and families by providing resources to develop and maintain a stable and nurturing home environment. Services include:

• In-home visits from Family Development Specialists who offer support, guidance and coaching;
• Early education and kindergarten preparedness for children (birth to age 5);
• Academic enrichment and support for school-age children;
• Summer camps;
• A safe and caring environment for families experiencing crisis.

Information regarding Providence Connections and services offered can be found by going online to http://providenceconnections.org/ or by calling 412.766.3860
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More information about the 13th Annual Backyard Barbeque can be found online at http://providenceconnections.org/benefit/
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For additional information or images, please contact Julie Segner, Director of Development, at 412.766.3860 or jsegner@providenceconnections.org.