Community Heroes Awards Dinner

Community Living And Support Services (CLASS) held its 27th Annual Community Heroes Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Rivers Casino. This event helps support the mission of CLASS and provides much-deserved recognition of people we serve, community leaders, staff, and donors.

It was a truly memorable evening as CLASS recognized four individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Pittsburgh area. Because of all of our supporters, CLASS is able to celebrate 68 years of service to the community. CLASS supports people of all abilities as they explore options, participate in their communities, and strive toward equality. We are "Working Toward a Community where Each Belongs.”

The honorees for the 2019 Community Heroes Awards were:

Edgar Snyder & Associates - Law firm helping injured people as well as the victims of workplace discrimination and harassment
Gisele Fetterman - Founder of The Free Store, Co-Founder of 412 Food Rescue and For Good PGH
Dr. Rock Heyman - Associate Professor of Neurology, Chief, Division of Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Care Center UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Steelwheelers - Nonprofit organization providing competitive sport opportunities for athletes with physical challenges

Major donors of the 2019 Community Heroes Awards Dinner included:

UPMC Health Plan with Community Care Behavioral Health - Community Champion Sponsors
Enscoe Long Insurance Group, LLC - Community Sponsor
FISA Foundation - Community Sponsor
Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group - Community Sponsor
synergIT - Community Sponsor
UPMC Disabilities Resource Center - Community Sponsor
Wagner Agency, Inc. - Community Sponsor
Harry S. Cohen & Associates - Best Friend Sponsor
Encova Insurance - Good Neighbor Sponsor
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield with Allegheny Health Network - Good Neighbor Sponsor
PNC Bank - Good Neighbor Sponsor

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