Stories

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.

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.

Turning a childhood curiosity for railroads into a career.

Working in occupational therapy to help people reach their full potential.

How a planned gift makes the legacies of beloved family members last forever 

Planned gifts seed support for decades.

Sean Meloy credits a fellowship awarded through The Pittsburgh Foundation for his path into politics.