2022 CLASS Community Heroes Awards Dinner

The 29th Annual Community Heroes Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Rivers Casino. We hope you will be able to join us in recognizing our 2022 Community Heroes.

Founded in 1951 as a small clinic for families, CLASS has grown to be a major human services provider in Western Pennsylvania and a strong national advocate for disability rights. Today, the agency serves more than 600 individuals, supporting their independence and community involvement.

All of the awardees who will be recognized at Community Living And Support Services (CLASS) 29th Annual Community Heroes Awards Dinner are advocates for inclusive, diverse communities, as demonstrated by their unwavering dedication to all members of the Pittsburgh community. This year’s event will recognize community heroes who have committed to strengthening the community as champions of their causes. They have worked to ensure that all people, regardless of race, gender, ability, or affiliation - can participate in their communities. It is not just their work or their organizations that we are celebrating; it is the inclusive communities they support.

This year's honorees are:

Daniel K. Barbusio, Executive Director of Christian Housing Inc.
Dr. Channing Moreland
Dr. Fady Sahhar
Thomas Tritinger, Kevin's Pharmacy

Schedule of Events:

Reception - 5:30 p.m. (cash bar)
Silent Auction - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Dinner - 6:45 p.m.
Awards - 7:45 p.m.
Conclusion - 9:00 p.m.

Supporters of the Community Heroes Awards Dinner will allow CLASS to honor these individuals and continue to support over 600 adults of all abilities and older adults throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. CLASS believes that all people, regardless of ability, have an active role to play in their communities.This event helps support the mission of CLASS and provides much-deserved recognition of people we serve, community leaders, staff, and donors.

For information about the Awards Dinner or any of our special events, contact Shannon McCarty, at 412.683.7100 x2158 or development@classcommunity.org.