Stories

One in five Americans have had a family member fatally shot. And 90% of guns used in crimes originated from only 5% of gun dealers. Those two startling statistics highlight how many lives are forever altered by gun violence in the United States and where the weapons are coming from.

For many, the path to philanthropy begins with a single step of realization that success is best measured not by what we accumulate, but by what we share. John and Betsy Baun began their journey on Dec. 29, 2011, with a strategic financial decision that has since blossomed into a profound commitment to uplifting the Pittsburgh region.