SNAP assists more than 200,000 people across Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Here is a list of helpful resources for anyone looking to donate or find food assistance: pittsburghfoundation.org/snap2025

Key changes are coming to federal tax law in 2026, which could affect how you or your clients approach charitable giving this holiday season. This short article from The National Law Review explains what's changing to help you plan the right giving strategy: natlawreview.com/article/2025...

SNAP benefits will not be provided to families in Pennsylvania in November, affecting over 200,000 people across Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. @pghcitypaper.com put together a helpful list of organizations providing food assistance around Pittsburgh: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Foundation partnered with CCS Fundraising to host the 2025 Pittsburgh Philanthropy Forum, where nonprofit leaders from across our area could come together, share tips and talk about new changes and trends in fundraising this year.

As we enter giving season, economic uncertainty and evolving philanthropic trends could impact the decisions that you or your clients make for 2025. This guide has tips to adapt your strategy for a changing world: www.kiplinger.com/personal-fin...

After 6 years of dedicated leadership, Foundation President and CEO Lisa Schroeder, will retire in March 2026. The Foundation's Board of Directors will hold a national search for our next leader to uphold our commitment to our community, mission and values. pittsburghfoundation.org/schroeder-re...

It's #BacktoSchool season and we would like to thank our generous donors who awarded $4.5 million in scholarship grants to over 600 students this year. It's also the fourth year of our partnership with Scholarship America, who helped these students find an extra 528 scholarships worth $2.9 million.

Per Scholas Pittsburgh offers free tech training programs to gain technical skills, career mentorship and industry-recognized certifications. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and jump into a rapidly growing industry: perscholas.org/locations/pi...

Do you know the rights guaranteed to you under the U.S. Constitution? Join us on August 28 for a Know Your Rights webinar: ✅ Your constitutional rights ✅ Proactive steps to ensure your and your family’s safety ✅ Tips for creating a family safety plan Register here: pghfdn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Thank you for your incredible generosity! Your 5,800 donations during our #ONEDAY giving event added up to $1.86 million total for 182 nonprofits helping our most vulnerable neighbors in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties! Read more on our website: pittsburghfoundation.org/cna2025results

#ONEDAY is here! Visit www.pittsburghgives.org today to make a gift to any of the 200+ nonprofits in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties that serve our most vulnerable neighbors. Gifts over $25 will be boosted with funds from the Foundation, so your dollars can have even more impact.

Visit www.pittsburghgives.org today to schedule a gift for our annual #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert fundraiser for organizations that help our most vulnerable Pittsburgh neighbors. Gifts over $25 will be boosted with funds from the Foundation, so your donation can do even more to help people thrive.

The Brashear Association has been serving Pittsburgh for over 100 years, offering youth programs, employment services and food pantry assistance. You can support them in our #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert drive on August 5. Watch this video from KTKA-TV to learn more: www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...

North Side Christian Health Center provides care to hundreds of uninsured patients regardless of their ability to pay. They're one of the many organizations in our #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert online fundraising event on August 5 who could use your support. www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/v...

The Eben Demarest Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation is now accepting nominations to support the creation of new work by an artist or archeologist who has produced significant work in their field. Learn more about the nomination and application process: pittsburghfoundation.org/demarest

A new clinical study led by Allegheny Health Network researchers has revealed that intense, progressive resistance training may reduce or prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients. We are proud to support research that improves health outcomes in Pittsburgh and beyond. www.ahn.org/newsroom/pre...

This week, Foundation grantee Pennsylvania Resources Council is offering Mon Valley residents two free special events to get rid of their household chemicals safely. Learn more and sign up here: prc.org/free-househo...

The application period for this year's Eben Demarest Awards is now open. Since its establishment 1939, the Eben Demarest Award has supported creative, independent artists and archeologists through grants to continue their outstanding work. Learn more: pittsburghfoundation.org/demarest

JLL visited our office earlier this month to collect video footage and conduct interviews to highlight its role as the real estate services firm that advised us on our move. We are delighted and honored to be selected as a client case study that recognizes the strength of our partnership (1/3)

Last week, our Legacy Society donors (now our Building Bridges Society members) enjoyed an exclusive look at exciting developments on the horizon for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. Foundation President/CEO Lisa Schroeder and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh President/CEO Dr. Steven Knapp. (1/4)

Congratulations to Foundation grantee The Allegheny Front which was recognized with two Golden Quill awards and an Edward R. Murrow award for its excellent coverage of the East Palenstine train derailment! Read the award-winning series here: www.alleghenyfront.org/series/east-...

In May, we held the third in-person convening of the RACE + DISABILITY initiative with FISA Foundation & The Heinz Endowments - @theheinzendowments.bsky.social The highlight of the day was the presentation by Anupa Iyer Geevarghese, former deputy director of policy at the US Department of Labor!

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, including two from Allegheny County, want to bring back the Whole-Home Repair program which helps pay for badly needed housing repairs — this time using state funds instead of federal pandemic aid.

Baila! Our Foundation is proud to join The Opportunity Fund and @duolingoverde.bsky.social in support of Flamenco Pittsburgh as it returns to the spotlight with Fiesta Flamenca — the group’s first major theater performance since 2019, this Saturday, June 7 at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

Congratulations to Foundation grantee Sobia Ahmad on receiving the Fellowship '25 Keystone Award from the Silver Eye Center for Photography for her project, "Devotions." On display now, Ahmad writes that "Devotions" blends homemade experimental photochemistry and my connection to Pando (1/2)

Congratulations to painter Amy Werntz, who has been awarded the prestigious 2025 The Bennett Prize. “In examining the pieces in person, I was struck by the respect for the elderly conveyed by Amy Werntz. Not only were the paintings exquisitely executed... (1/3)

Our Foundation was proud to be a sponsor of The Pittsburgh Business Times annual Women of Influence awards ceremony May 21, celebrating our area's exceptional leaders who are propelling our region forward in many different sectors. (Photos by Jim Harris, Pittsburgh Business Times / Lydia McShane)

Will Week: Katherine Larsen, managing director and wealth management advisor of The Larsen Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Sewickley, shares tips and advice to ensure your philanthropic goals are realized through planned giving (sometimes referred to as legacy giving).

Yesterday, we were thrilled to welcome donors into our new office for the very first time to learn how planned giving can create meaningful and enduring change for the Pittsburgh area for years to come. pittsburghfoundation.org/willweek #WillWeek #PlannedGiving

Will Week: An estate plan is one of the most valuable ways to protect your loved ones after your lifetime. But did you know that incorporating charitable giving into your plan could have even greater benefits for you, your beneficiaries and the community?

During Will Week, The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County are sharing insights about why estate planning and will preparation are so important to you, your family and your assets.

Members of our Foundation staff participated in today's Bike to Work Day to support clean energy transportation and healthy lifestyles. Check out BikePGH for an evening ride to celebrate the occasion, beginning at Kaya in the Strip District. More info: bikepgh.org/sites/bike-t...

Our grantee partner Latino Community Center meets one-on-one with the students they serve to support their ability to thrive before and after graduation. Watch this video to learn more about their work from Student Success Specialist Emily Chavez! #postsecondaryaccess

On April 30, a panel of local experts discussed our region's efforts to address homelessness and its impacts following the showing of the documentary "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

The Kelly Strayhorn Theater is hosting a four-day series of speakers and panels focused on reimagining strategies to empower and sustain BIPOC-owned arts spaces. Co-presented with the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, the events begin Thursday, May 15 at 11 a.m. with keynote speaker Lisa Yancey.

We're excited to host community foundation CEOs and board leaders from Pennsylvania Community Foundation Association (PACFA) for its two-day Community Leadership Summit. Our group is focusing on key issues shaping the future of philanthropy and public policy in Pennsylvania.

Last Thursday, Foundation staff visited the Carnegie Museum of Art to tour two of the museum’s special exhibitions: Raymond Saunders: Flowers from a Black Garden and Tatiana Bilbao Estudio: City of Rooms.

Will Week (May 19–23) is the perfect opportunity to talk to your clients about creating a lasting philanthropic legacy. We can help. pittsburghfoundation.org/willweek

The excitement around our vicinity continues as the groundbreaking for the Arts Landing, adjacent to our offices, took place last week. The Cultural District vibe is on point as this tremendous addition begins moves from plans to construction.

This webinar focused on street outreach and supportive services where presenters delved into the challenges, solutions and ways to support those who are unhoused. Speakers: Dave Lettrich, board member of Street Medicine Institute and Andy Hatfill, Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

How can #Pittsburgh solve homelessness in a comprehensive way? Join a collection of local orgs April 30 at 7 p.m. at The August Wilson African American Cultural Center for a FREE screening and Q&A of BEYOND THE BRIDGE: A Solution to Homelessness. RSVP now. beyondthebridgepittsburgh.eventbrite.co.uk

Our Foundation’s Bring Your Child to Work Day was filled with donuts, learning, pizza, a scavenger hunt, yoga and more. Great work by Sydney Richards for a tremendous event.

@wesa.fm presents a primer on voting information including deadlines to register and ballot return dates, as well as profiles of who is running in the 2025 election for offices in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Congratulations to Foundation Vice President, Program and Community Engagement Michelle McMurray on being honored at the annual Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness Awards (aka SWAG Awards) March 22. The SWAG Awards honor outstanding professional women in the field of social work.

With every move comes the discussion of what to pack. When the Foundation began the process of moving to a new office, staff decided to pack for the org and for the community. Read about the impact re-use has had on nonprofits in their own words and how partners like JLL are joining the effort.

It's great to see organizations like Monroeville Rotary enjoying Knead Community Cafe, a pay-what-you-can, volunteer-led restaurant in New Kensington. Founders Mary and Kevin Bode opened the cafe in Feb. 2017 with the support from our Foundation and the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.

Spring break has arrived for many area students and the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) has opened up museums and attractions for free to kids with its RADPass. Locations participating include: The Andy @warhol.org Museum @carnegieart.bsky.social Carnegie Museum of Natural History (1/3)

Congratulations to Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy on its new strategic plan that outlines initiatives for our region through 2030. PPC has received a Foundation grant for its Urban EcoStewards program which educates students about climate change, conservation and green careers.

The county Elections Division will operate four satellite locations and 10 ballot return sites in the lead-up to the May primary. Voters can apply for and immediately cast their mail-in ballot at any of the four satellite locations on Saturday, May 10 or Sunday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We wish Foundation friend and frequent partner Duquesne University president (and soon-to-be chancellor) Ken Gormley well on his new role and appreciate his insights for what's to come for higher education and him personally.