Impactful organization Three Rivers Youth celebrates 144 years during Nellie Awards Gala

AWARDEES—DR. KATHI ELLIOTT, MAMAR GELAYE, DERRICK WILSON, ERIN DALTON. by Renee P. Aldrich For New Pittsburgh Courier The room in the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh on April 19, 2024, where Three Rivers Youth (TRY) held its 2024 Nellie Leadership Awards Gala, was an extraordinary vision in floral design, so much so that upon entry into the room you were surrounded by the aroma of flowers, giving the space an effect of being in a greenhouse. Each centerpiece on the tables was striking with approximately three-feet-high bouquets—a combination Phipps Conservatory and Hollywood, a “lights, camera, action” affair all the way. The attendees appeared to be a part of the décor as they sprinkled around the room in classic “Derby” attire that included fascinator hats and men in various styles of bowler hats, all befitting this year’s theme, “A Triple Crown Affair at the Kentucky Derby.” While the night was an ornate evening of elegance, all the display of beauty and regalia did not overshadow the purpose and the goal of the night. TRY hosts this signature fundraiser each year in order to continue carrying out its vision and mission to accelerate the recovery of children, adults and families from abuse, substance use...