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#PghUnitedForUkraine campaign to assist in refugee crisis

The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and The Pittsburgh Foundation encourages donors to support United Way International’s response to the humanitarian crisis that is now facing the people of Ukraine.  

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Investing in the future

Foundation’s head of investments reflects on 2021 performance and what 2022 may bring.

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Social Justice Fund: The Black Unicorn Library and Archive Project

The Social Justice Fund awarded $25,000 to The Black Unicorn Library and Archive Project in 2021. The organization was created because there are not enough spaces to celebrate beauty, seek refuge from the world’s brutality and educate. 

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Social Justice Fund: People of Origin Rightfully Loved and Wanted (P.O.O.R.L.A.W.)

The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Social Justice Fund awarded $25,000 to People of Origin Rightfully Loved and Wanted in 2021. The organization stands up for what’s right no matter what the cost. 

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Social Justice Fund: Let's Get Free: The Women and Trans Prisoner Defense Committee

The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Social Justice Fund awarded $25,000 to Let’s Get Free: The Women & Trans Prisoner Defense Committee in 2021. The organization is motivated by an ethos of reducing harm and violence as a Women and Trans Prisoner Defense committee.  

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Social Justice Fund: Voter Engagement Empowerment and Enrichment Movement

The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Social Justice Fund awarded $25,000 to Voter Engagement Empowerment and Enrichment Movement in 2021. The organization was created to increase voter turnout in the Greater Pittsburgh area.  

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Social Justice Fund: Black Women for a Better Education

The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Social Justice Fund awarded $25,000 to Black Women for a Better Education in 2021. The organization was created as an education advocacy group. 

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Social Justice Fund: Black Dream Escape

The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Social Justice Fund awarded $25,000 to Black Dream Escape in 2021. The organization was created to educate, guide and soothe people into a rested state using original music and meditation scripts. 

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A commitment to conservation

Love of the wilderness leads to a fund and a planned gift.

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‘Just Doin’ the Work’: A Common Man of Uncommon Generosity

Kelvin Beachum’s plan to give back was a lifetime in the making.