Pribanic & Pribanic, a Pittsburgh law firm, is sponsoring two community events this month in the White Oak and Mon Valley area: the Fido Food Truck Fest on Sept. 12 in White Oak and the Yough n Roll Bike Ride and Party on the Trail on Sept. 19 in Elizabeth Township. The sponsorships reflect the firm's ongoing commitment to supporting local organizations that serve the community, from animal welfare to outdoor recreation along the Great Allegheny Passage.
The Fido Food Truck Fest is the fifth annual fundraiser for White Oak Animal Safe Haven, a no-kill animal shelter founded in 2003. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at White Oak Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 and will include food trucks, basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and mystery boxes. Last year's event raised about $10,000 to help fund the shelter's medical care, training, grooming and adoption programs. The importance of this event lies in its direct impact on the shelter's ability to provide essential services for animals in need. Without community support, the shelter would struggle to maintain its no-kill mission and provide the care that animals deserve. Pribanic & Pribanic's sponsorship helps ensure that the event can continue to raise critical funds for these programs.
The Yough n Roll Bike Ride and Party on the Trail is organized by the Mon/Yough Trail Council, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization with more than 500 members that maintains 15 miles of the Great Allegheny Passage. The 32nd annual event starts at Boston Riverfront Park and Rhino Memorial Field and offers 20- and 40-mile bike routes along the Youghiogheny River, along with a shorter Family Fun Ride for families. A community party follows the ride with music, local artists, historians, food, giveaways, children's games and representatives from area public safety agencies. Last year the trail hosted visitors from 48 states and 20 countries, and volunteers logged more than 5,000 hours maintaining the trail. Tim Banfield is the Mon/Yough Trail Council's contact for the event. More information is available at thebostontrail.com. The significance of this event extends beyond a single day of recreation; it highlights the vital role that the trail plays in attracting tourism and promoting healthy outdoor activity in the region. The trail's maintenance, entirely dependent on volunteer efforts, ensures that this asset remains available for future generations. Pribanic & Pribanic's sponsorship supports these volunteer efforts and helps sustain the trail's accessibility.
By sponsoring both events, Pribanic & Pribanic reinforces its dedication to the well-being of the communities it serves. The firm's support enables these organizations to continue their missions, whether it's finding homes for animals or maintaining a recreational treasure that draws visitors from around the world. These sponsorships are not just financial contributions; they are investments in the quality of life in White Oak and the Mon Valley. The events also provide opportunities for residents to come together, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. As the firm has done for over five decades, Pribanic & Pribanic continues to stand by Pittsburgh-area residents, both in the courtroom and in the community.
