Stories
Meet Pittsburgh Foundation scholar Maggie Lincoln
A University of Pittsburgh student and award recipient talks frisbee and legacy.
A University of Pittsburgh student and award recipient talks frisbee and legacy.
A college student achieves distinguished scholarship award.
University of Pittsburgh law student receives prestigious scholarship.
A University of Pittsburgh student discusses her experience with the Foundation.
Pharmaceutical student discusses the Leonard and Annette Silverman PITT Pharmacy School Fund.
University of Pittsburgh student receives medical scholarship.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $10,000 to BTC Center, Inc. in 2020. The organization supports the residents of Homewood through programming and services leading to equitable, sustainable and resilient communities.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $9,100 to Fishes and Loaves Cooperative Ministries in 2020. The organization provides fresh, healthy food to the Greater Hazelwood community at reasonable prices to ensure that fresh healthy options and social support are available in this urban food desert.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $15,000 to Christopher’s Kitchen in 2020. The organization provides food to families caring for admitted children at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Fawn Walker-Montgomery is working to create community in the Mon Valley through Take Action Mon Valley
A University of Pittsburgh student talks about her history with the Foundation.
A recent graduate discusses scholarship and passion for education.
A scholarship awardee discusses college sacrifices and post-college career.
A college student wins high school scholarship.
A 2020 Truxall Scholarship Fund recipient shares her thoughts.
Maryn Formley works to engage her community through voter education, training and outreach
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $15,000 to Lettuce Turnip the Beet Community and School Garden Association in 2020. The organization builds, cultivates and sustains a beautiful life through sustainability education programming and access to fresh local food. It offers sustainability education programming for children from birth up to grade 12.
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $15,000 to Friendship Community Presbyterian Church in 2020. The organization creates community responsive programs, events and initiatives in its West Oakland neighborhood. The Corner, a community outreach program of Friendship Community Church, is a trusted community gathering space and resource center for the families it serves.
In a year of turmoil for nonprofits, the Foundation raises its voice as their advocate
A former Pittsburgh journalist assigned to the Race Beat reflects on decades of struggle for racial equity in the city
The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Small and Mighty program awarded $15,000 to Za’kiyah House Housing in 2020. The organization is an eight-bed residential home in Homewood with a mission to reduce homelessness, recidivism and addiction for men and trans people ages 18 and older. Za’Kiyah House seeks to meet the basic needs of residents as they transition to independent living. Residents also receive one-on-one support from volunteers who have also navigated homelessness, incarceration and addiction.