CONCERNED CITIZENS OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
Organizational History
CCOGP is an outreach of Nabhi Christian Ministries, Inc., and was formed in 1996 when local families
of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania sought safer communities by providing effective alternatives to gang violence.
In 1997, CCOGP created the EMP (Educational Mentoring Program) to address academic failure in students due to
negative risk factors.
Today, CCOGP still serves as a leadership development core that improves high-risk communities economic potential
and overall quality of life by resolving conflicts and teaching life skills that produces a more educated and competent
workforce.
Awards/Recognition
CCOGP received the 1996 Allegheny County Commissioners Proclamation for improving Pittsburgh neighborhoods and
reducing gang violence and The 1997 Pennsylvania State Auditor General Proclamation for improving Pittsburgh
neighborhoods and reducing gang violence; The 2000 Sisters Helping Sister’s Recognition Award for reducing
high-school dropout; The 2003 Slippery Rock University Sisters2Sisters Best Mentors Award; A 2003 Commendation
from Pittsburgh’s City Council for youth advocacy and reducing substance abuse; A 2004 City of Pittsburgh
Proclamation for tireless work and effective leadership towards the goals of making Pittsburgh a more peaceful
and loving place and the 2006 YWCA Youth Recognition Award.
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