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.

Healthy Start of Pittsburgh is among the organizations benefitting from the 2024 #ONEDAY online giving event. The Foundation spoke with Healthy Start's CEO, Jada Shirriel, about the organization’s work and how #ONEDAY will help.

Batten Fund adapts to meet the needs of youth

Children’s programs recovering after COVID crisis years.

Juvenile offenders often experience harsh, sometimes horrific childhoods

Students train to become social justice leaders.

The Pittsburgh Foundation’s new organizing principle, 100 Percent Pittsburgh, will provide access opportunities for the 30 percent of residents who have been left out of the region’s vibrant new economy. The Motivating Young Citizens Project goes to the core of this multiyear effort by teaching young people affected by gun violence to become courageous advocates for change in their communities.

A summer internship program helps students build their résumés and get on track toward brighter futures.