Partner With 1Hood

Join us in building liberated communities through art, education, and social justice

Let’s Take Action to Shift Power

Everything 1Hood does puts community first, including developing partnerships with businesses who believe in our mission to build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice.

We invite you to join 1Hood as a partner and make an investment in our work to address critical issues from the perspectives of Pittsburgh’s Black community.

Break Bread event - Shifting Power at 1Hood


Our Partnership Values

As 1Hood grows our network of supporters, these values ground how we engage with philanthropic partners in alignment with 1Hood’s values and Five Pillars of 1Hood Engagement (Arts and Culture, Media, Education, Activism, Civic Engagement) that centers collaboration, cultural competency, and service to our community.

Philanthropic Partner Values

Actions to Shift Power


Partnership Opportunities

Support is more than money - there are many ways to build a partnership with 1Hood

Financial Support

Donations of any amount are critical to sustaining our work. Every dollar is as important as any other as we approach fundraising holistically.

  • One-time donations
  • Monthly recurring support
  • Multi-year commitments

In-Kind Donations

Support our mission through goods, services, or percentage of sales partnerships.

  • Product or service donations
  • Percentage of sale programs
  • Equipment or supplies

Matching & Challenge Grants

Amplify your impact by matching donations from others or issuing challenge grants to inspire community giving.

  • Employee matching programs
  • Challenge grant campaigns
  • Corporate matching initiatives

Network Building

Extend your social network to help us build relationships with other businesses and people who share our values.

  • Introduction to potential partners
  • Collaborative event opportunities
  • Community engagement support

Why Partner With Us

Direct Impact

Your support directly funds programs that empower Pittsburgh’s Black community through art, education, and activism.

Cultural Competency

Partner with an organization rooted in authentic community engagement and culturally competent practices.

Social Justice

Align your values with action by supporting work that addresses systemic issues and shifts power to the community.


Thank You to Our Supporters

Individual donors who share our values and provide recurring unrestricted support are key to our long-term sustainability. We are grateful to our partners who continue to support us with one-time, monthly, and multi-year donations.

Anonymous Donors
Kit Ayars
Valerie Beichner
Erica Brusselars
Addy Lord
Saleem and Patti Ghubril
Robin Meijia
Kelly Metzler
Teisha Stolich
Hana Uman
Sheila Washington
Mary Beth Wyko

We do not list donors by their donation amount as we approach fundraising holistically, highlighting what we can accomplish together - every dollar is as important as any other.


Partnership Resources

Learn more about corporate partnership opportunities and how your organization can make a difference

Download 2023 Corporate Partnership Opportunities


Ready to Partner With Us?

To explore partnership opportunities or learn more about how your organization can support our mission, get in touch with us today.

Mahogany Thaxton mahogany@1hood.org (412) 224-2455

1Hood Media Academy 460 Melwood Avenue, STE. 207 Pittsburgh, PA 15213


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