The NHCO Teen Leadership Coalition (TLC) is a group of teenage community leaders who are dedicated to helping North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) further its mission of addressing the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty. The TLC is a new initiative from NHCO to more deeply engage with teens grades 7th through 12th interested in playing an active role in providing services to the communities in Northern Allegheny County.
The coalition will consist of passionate and committed youth leaders from any of the school districts that fall within NHCO’s service area – Allegheny Valley, Avonworth, Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel, Hampton, Highlands, North Allegheny, North Hills, Northgate, Pine-Richland, Quaker Valley, and Shaler – that will work to increase awareness of the work of NHCO and expand its volunteering and fundraising efforts. This is also an opportunity for members to build their resumes, grow their network, and learn about Nonprofit Board Governance.
Working closely with NHCO’s Executive Director and Development Team, the objectives of the TLC are to:
Organize events targeted at engaging additional teens and educate them on NHCO’s work
Advocate for NHCO and engage with individuals and businesses through fundraising efforts
Allow youth leaders to network and work closely with the NHCO staff, Young Community Leaders Board, and Board
of Directors for mentoring and professional and personal development
The TLC will be led by a Chair, Arshia Zaidi (North Allegheny Class of 2025) and be managed by NHCO’s staff. Members are expected to remain in good standing by attending required meetings and assist in participating in and promoting NHCO events.
If you are interested in joining the Teen Leadership Coalition, please email Lizzy Zimmerman at emzimmerman@nhco.org