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For participating in 2024 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

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My Story…

I believe homeownership is still the #1 way families build wealth in the United States. I was born with the ability to make financial choices because of wealth acquired by my parents and their parents before me. 

I run (walk in my case) to raise money so that others who have been historically excluded from generational wealth can have the same opportunity. Open Hand Ministries provides a way for Black and other poor families to become mortgage ready and able to purchase equity-building real estate. It is a slow process and takes place one family at a time, but making wealth possible for just one family now means their children and grandchildren will have similar choices as I have had.

To me, this is the most powerful change I can make.  Please help me reach my goal of $1,000.

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Let's make Pittsburgh more than a "livable city" for just some of us. Help transform Pittsburgh into a just home for all of us!

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 04 Haas-Conrad family $100.00
May 04 B. Ristau $29.97
May 03 Mario Seneca $200.00
May 02 East Liberty Presbyterian Church Donated to sponsor Laura Ristau $54.10
May 01 Nita & John Hoping for cool dry weather! Break a shoestring! $235.15
Apr 28 Meghan bogema We are cheering you on! Undisclosed amount
Apr 22 Tom Rieley $54.10
Apr 20 Calypso Connections $75.00
Apr 18 Anonymous Go Laura! It's great that you are taking this on! $54.10
Apr 18 Anonymous $80.73