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The Pittsburgh Foundation and Community Foundation of Westmoreland County's expertise in philanthropic giving and our deep relationships with nonprofits provide a unique opportunity for people who want to give back: we help match your interests with the needs of the community.

Dr. Felicia Snead, a radiation oncologist at UPMC, established the #StillSaaling: The Miles E. Saal Memorial Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation in 2018 in memory of her son Miles, a gifted artist and musician who died in 2017 at age 21. The fund supports young artists in Pittsburgh through grants focused on mental health outreach, education and treatment as well as creative productivity.

Retirement accounts can do so much more than provide income down the road. Think of them as a helpful planning tool, a way to be smart about taxes, and, with the right guidance, a meaningful path to supporting a cause you truly care about.

For many families, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are not just a source of income. They are also a planning tool, a tax consideration, and in many cases, a way to support a long-term charitable mission.

For Bill and Mary, charitable giving is deeply personal. “It’s about helping others and knowing where your money is going,” Bill said.

Grafs’ decades-long commitment to cultural heritage and civic institutions invigorate the community.

The Farls family focuses on basic needs like food assistance and child care, as well as religious community service providers, in their giving.

In 2013, the parishioners of Saints John and Paul Catholic Parish wanted to honor their pastor, Father Joseph McCaffrey, on his 25th anniversary as a priest. The parishioners’ gift was not for him, but a tribute to the woman who inspired his journey: his mother, Alice McCaffrey, who died in 2011.