The Strawberry Collective

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Stories for a more connected Pittsburgh.

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What Pittsburgh Needs Right Now: Small Communities Focused on Healing

April 2026 · Founder’s Note

What Pittsburgh Needs Right Now: Small Communities Focused on Healing

Small, recurring groups centered around shared values, creativity, and recovery offer something large institutions cannot: true visibility.

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Outdoor community wellness class in Pittsburgh — children and adults practicing yoga together on grass at golden hour

April 2026 · Practice

5 Ways the Strawberry Collective Is Bringing Preventive Wellness to Pittsburgh

Preventive wellness means building emotional resilience, social connection, and creative outlets before we hit a breaking point.

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Youth raising their hands toward a sunset sky — silhouettes of engaged young people stretching upward in a moment of shared aspiration

April 2026 · Youth & Civic Life

The Ripple Effect: How Engaged Youth Transform Entire Communities

When young people get a real seat at the table, the results do not stay personal. They ripple outward into schools, neighborhoods, and institutions.

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