Toni Schley ReClaim Clairton Ambassador “ ‘City of Prayer’ – came form a time in Clairton’s history (1966-1975) when there was deep racism and race riots in the Junior and High School. It was discovered that students from Thomas Jefferson High School were coming in and ganging Black students. This caused the first exodus from Clairton schools. Prayer will bring in people who care about building Clairton back up.” What is your favorite thing about Clairton? Clairton has the number 1 coke…Read More
Susan ViGliotti ReClaim Clairton Ambassador “We can do this” What is your favorite thing about Clairton? The people are my favorite thing about Clairton. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I was motivated by the opportunity to give back to my town. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? I would like to see a cleaner area, sprucing up all over the community to let other people know that we care about our town.Read More
Skylar Randolph ReClaim Clairton Ambassador What we see depends mainly upon what we look for. Outsiders see a struggling community with various vacant lots, Ambassadors see potential growth and opportunity. I want the Clairton community to know that this is OUR HOUSE – its time to seize it and make it amazing. What is your favorite thing about Clairton? My favorite thing about Clairton is the city pride that the community has. If the city prospers, everyone else does too. What inspired…Read More
Janella Hamlin Reclaim Clairton Ambassador I like Clairton because, miracles can happen here, something good, something good, is happening. What is your favorite thing about Clairton? The City of Prayer has a loving community and the great potential to be restored What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I would love to be able to give back to my community. Also, I would like my community to thrive again. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? I would like…Read More
Felix Fusco Reclaim Clairton Ambassador “I had many opportunities to move from the city of Clairton but I always stayed because of a sense of obligation & responsibility.” What is your favorite thing about Clairton? Being able to walk anywhere in the community & to engage with citizens, business owners and community leaders. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? The desire to effect positive change in the community and sustain the positive energy through young citizens. What specific changes would…Read More
Lisa Freeman Manchester Growing Together Farm Lisa is the Founder and CEO of the Manchester Growing Together Farm, which she began in 2011. A former GTECH Ambassador, Lisa attended the University of Pittsburgh for both her undergraduate and graduate studies, and she holds dual master's degrees in Social Work and Public Administration. But her real love is playing in the dirt. GTECH mentored my love of playing in the dirt and encouraged those 'seeds' to bloom. The initial garden that GTECH supported…Read More
Corinne Brooks Reclaim Clairton Ambassador “I didn’t choose Clairton… Clairton chose me, and now that I can help, I plan on being a voice for our community, not only to beautify Clairton but to make Clairton feel loved again!” What is your favorite thing about Clairton? My favorite thing about Clairton is the fact that it is so close knit and everyone knows on another. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? Me having children and wanting better for them in…Read More
Ty Allen ReClaim Clairton Ambassador What is your favorite thing about Clairton? The close-knit aspect of our community is my favorite thing. You never meet a stranger. Clairton is truly a family. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? My passion is to be an agent of positive change. Clairton is a diamond in the rough, nothing but opportunity to uncover. What specific changes would you like to see in your community? I would like to see the genuine pride in…Read More
Anton Jackson Reclaim Clairton Ambassador "Clairton is like an Expired Phoenix, perished in its own ashes, but is destined to rise again better than before” What is your favorite thing about Clairton? My favorite thing about Clairton is that Clairton has a lot of potential to be a great thriving town. With its close community bond and the right group of people, Clairton offers nothing but opportunity to its residents. What inspired you to be an Ambassador? I was inspired because…Read More
Quincy Swatson The Door Campaign Quincy Kofi Swatson is an altruistic non-profit entrepreneur and champion of social good. A Pittsburgh native, he is founding Executive Directer or The Door Campaign and father of Quincy Kason Swatson.Read More
Dorrie Smith ReClaim Northside Ambassador “Northsiders are generational. We leave, but, believe me, we either return (take me for example) or keep it in our hearts.” About Me. I'm a very active person who wishes I could add on another 6 hours to a day. I'm a Pennsylvania Realtor, Manager of a daycare center, a mother of a daughter, grandmother to 4 wonderful grandchildren and a proud great-grandmother of a 2 year old. Don't get me wrong, I love my great-grandchild, but I'm way…Read More
Cara Jette ReClaim South Ambassador, 2014 A Web Developer by day and future community leader by night. Cara is originally from Haverhill, MA. She joined ReClaim South in order to help improve her current neighborhood. Her favorite part of Allentown is her peaceful street with amazing views of the city. Click here to learn more about her project, The Historic Knoxville Incline Trail Entrance. ReClaim South Sustaining Momentum Ambassador, 2016 Cara is a driven Allentown resident who aims to brighten people's days as they travel…Read More