Stories
People and their stories are at the heart of community philanthropy. In this section, you’ll find stories about how our donors, grantees and partners are working to help our community move from surviving to thriving. PDFs of our printed publications — including Forum, which was published through spring of 2021, and our annual report to the community — are available in the publications section.
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Meet 2023 Partner in Philanthropy Award Winner Matt Schwartz
Matt Schwartz is a Pittsburgh-based professional advisor who believes it is important to inform clients about The Pittsburgh Foundation and community foundations in general, because they provide opportunities for long-term giving and estate planning that allows donors to have a say in how their money is managed and distributed.
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ERG Scholar Julia Murray
Working in occupational therapy to help people reach their full potential.
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The Trade Institute to benefit from #ONEDAY fundraising event
The Pittsburgh Foundations #ONEDAY Critical Needs online giving event is raising money to support organizations that provide basic needs for our neighbors in need. Since 2013, Critical Needs Alerts have raised nearly $12 million. Though communities are slowly recovering from the economic impacts of COVID, the need for food, housing, health care, child care and employment are greater than ever.
