By Ruth Eglash, The Jerusalem Post

MBC’s successful model for social change may soon be transplanted to Israeli soil if a joint venture by the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh and African-American leader, social activist and author William Strickland comes to fruition.

By Steve Levin, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bill Strickland is behind schedule. He’s got a world to save and 196 more Manchester Bidwell-style facilities to build and he wants it done yesterday.

That’s why he’s leaving tomorrow for a five-day trip to Israel with a delegation from the United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. Mr. Strickland has a vision and he sees it happening in Israel.

For the full Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07360/844454-52.stm

By Jill King Greenwood, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Bill Strickland credits ceramics, jazz and an Oliver High School teacher with changing his life — during a time when he was lost and confused. Today, the leader of Manchester Bidwell Corp. believes everyone is an asset, and the world is listening.

For the full Pittsburgh Tribune-Review story:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/search/s_543015.html