Stories
I start my journey so strong
Words Without Walls has helped those on society’s margins find their voices and tell their stories.
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.
Stories
The essential element of philanthropy
Last year, Cambridge, Massachusetts, residents Richard and Priscilla Hunt bestowed $15 million to The Pittsburgh Foundation, the philanthropy’s largest-ever gift from living donors.
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Next-generation giving
A young couple decided to give back to their adopted home—and to encourage the “New Pittsburgh” to do the same.
Stories
The August Wilson Center reborn
Named for Pittsburgh’s most celebrated playwright, the August Wilson Center has been resurrected and reopened as a showcase for African American art and theater.
Stories
Voices for justice
Project uses stories and experiences of young people to shape the Foundation’s related grantmaking, policy and advocacy work around juvenile justice.
Stories
100 percent opportunity
The Pittsburgh Foundation is embracing a new multiyear organizing principle: 100 Percent Pittsburgh.
Stories
The right thing to do
The Pittsburgh Foundation Launches “100 Percent Pittsburgh” to build a region that includes everyone
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Claire Senita’s journey forward
One donor’s mission to bring life-changing care to Pittsburgh.
