PITTSBURGH, PA – 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 the communities it serves, supporting causes that range from animal welfare to outdoor recreation.
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. Such fundraising is critical for shelters that rely on donations to cover veterinary costs and daily operations, and the event also brings together local businesses and residents.
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.
Pribanic & Pribanic's sponsorships support two organizations that serve the White Oak and Mon Valley community, from animal welfare to outdoor recreation along the Great Allegheny Passage. The firm, founded by Victor Pribanic and later joined by his brothers Michael, Ernest and Jeffrey, has represented injured Pittsburghers for more than five decades in matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, defective products, automobile defects, nursing home negligence, workers' compensation, birth injuries, and catastrophic injuries. Attorney Cheryl Penrod, a registered nurse before becoming a lawyer, brings clinical insight to the firm's medical malpractice cases against hospitals, doctors and health care systems. When insurance companies push back, Pribanic & Pribanic pushes harder for its clients.
For business leaders, this news underscores the importance of corporate social responsibility and local engagement. Sponsorships like these enhance community relations, build brand loyalty, and contribute to the social fabric that supports a healthy workforce and customer base. They also highlight the role of small and mid-sized businesses in sustaining non-profit organizations that provide essential services and recreational opportunities. In an era where consumers and employees increasingly value companies that give back, such initiatives can be a differentiator. Moreover, the events themselves drive economic activity: food trucks, local artists, and nearby businesses benefit from increased foot traffic. The Mon/Yough Trail Council's efforts also promote tourism, drawing visitors from across the country and abroad, which can have a multiplier effect on the regional economy. As companies seek to deepen ties with their communities, Pribanic & Pribanic's example demonstrates how targeted sponsorships can create lasting impact.
