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“We've introduced new pavers throughout the park, new landscaping and new lightings to make it safer, and spaces within the park for programming so that you can bring a food truck, you can bring small-scale events to this space that will complement the bigger picture for us.”

Lunch guests look at the improved park and the developing Arts Landing.

Allegheny Riverfront Park. This is a space that has fallen into significant disrepair, and we partnered with the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, to really redesign the space to ensure that it would be more welcoming, that would be more accessible and more resilient.

Riverlife president and CEO Matthew Galluzzo conducted the ribbon-cutting event this morning and shared these thoughts after the lunch. “Huge moment for Riverlife and the future of our river fronts. A few years ago, we decided to take on the rehabilitation of the upper promenade at

Riverlife hosted a luncheon in our event space Thursday to celebrate the completion of its $5.4 million improvements to Allegheny Riverfront Park, located between the nearly-completed Arts Landing and the “Sister Bridges” spanning the Allegheny River.

As The Pittsburgh Foundation continues its search for a new president and CEO, the board of directors named senior vice president for partnerships Jennie Zioncheck as acting CEO.

Current president and CEO Lisa Schroeder plans to retire on March 31.

pittsburghfoundation.org/news/interim...

Ahead of Lisa Schroeder's retirement from her role as president and CEO of the Foundation, we celebrated her incredible legacy of kindness, bold leadership and deep responsibility to our community.

Read Lisa's full retirement announcement here: pittsburghfoundation.org/schroeder-re...

Our 2025 annual report has arrived! We are proud to highlight the collective generosity of our community, including the $71.6M of grants administered by The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and supporting organizations:

annualreport.pittsburghfoundation.org

Pittsburgh's Space Museum Step into the 21st century space industry, watch spacecraft be built, and take on your own lunar mission at Moonshot Museum.

Congratulations to Foundation grantee @moonshotmuseum.bsky.social which was named the #9 science museum in the nation by @usatoday.com TODAY in the 2026 10 Best rankings.

Learn more about its unique exhibits like simulated lunar missions and Astrobotic’s lunar spacecraft: moonshotmuseum.org

Students and families, we may have funding for you.
Our scholarship application period is open for the 2025-26 school year. The deadline to apply is February 17 - that's less than 2 weeks!

Visit our scholarships page to learn more and start your search: pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarships

Meeting the Moment - United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

United Way of Southwestern PA's new Meeting the Moment fund was created for urgent nonprofit challenges like federal funding cuts.

We're proud to join @theheinzendowments.bsky.social, McAuley Ministries & Opportunity Fund in supporting this vital effort.

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A Legacy of Faith, Service: The Alice McCaffrey Scholarship Fund | The Pittsburgh Foundation 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, bu...

“You don’t have to be the owner of a football team or some big CEO to offer something back...”

Foundation donor Father Mac explains why it’s important to him to serve the Pittsburgh community through philanthropy: pittsburghfoundation.org/stories/fath...

Bill Strickland - visionary artist, educator, civil rights leader and Pittsburgh hero - is the subject of a new documentary that showcases how he reshaped education, workforce development and poverty alleviation around the world.

The film airs on WQED throughout Feb. www.wqed.org/pursuing-lig...

The Pittsburgh Foundation's new space is designed to bring community together. Take a quick virtual tour to see the modern event and meeting areas, including the rooftop deck with breathtaking views of Pittsburgh.

Contact us at event@pghfdn.org for more information.

Why We Give YouTube video by The Pittsburgh Foundation and CFWC

“In my life, I’m happy. And I’m happy because I’m giving.”

People who give back make a difference in our community. Thousands of Pittsburghers are committed to creating a more vibrant region through their #philanthropy. (Photo/video production by Joshua Franzos and Tim Murray of Treehouse Media.)

Attention students and families: we may have funding for your education journey!

Our scholarship application period is open for the 2025-26 school year. The deadline to apply is February 17. Visit our scholarships page to learn more and begin your search: pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarships

Have you made your New Year’s resolutions for 2026?

If one of your goals this year is to spend more time giving back to the community, Pittsburgh Magazine has a great directory of volunteer opportunities in the Pittsburgh area.

Explore the list here: www.pittsburghmagazine.com/volunteer-op...

Help during SNAP Benefits Crisis: Resources and Links | The Pittsburgh Foundation The loss of SNAP benefits places undue pressure on families to afford groceries and on food banks and charities to find help to continue their support our neighbors. Learn about available resources to...

SNAP assists more than 200,000 people across Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

Here is a list of helpful resources for anyone looking to donate or find food assistance: pittsburghfoundation.org/snap2025

Charitable Giving Under the One Big Beautiful Bill The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a game-changing shift in how charitable contributions are treated for both itemizers and non-itemizers. For the first time in years, non-itemizers can claim a c...

Key changes are coming to federal tax law in 2026, which could affect how you or your clients approach charitable giving this holiday season.

This short article from The National Law Review explains what's changing to help you plan the right giving strategy: natlawreview.com/article/2025...

SNAP benefits will not be provided to families in Pennsylvania in November, affecting over 200,000 people across Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

@pghcitypaper.com put together a helpful list of organizations providing food assistance around Pittsburgh: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...

Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Foundation partnered with CCS Fundraising to host the 2025 Pittsburgh Philanthropy Forum, where nonprofit leaders from across our area could come together, share tips and talk about new changes and trends in fundraising this year.

Five Ways to Adapt Your Charitable Giving Strategy in a Changing World: An Expert Guide Economic uncertainty, global events and increasing wealth are shaping the charitable landscape this year. Here are the philanthropic trends and some tips that could help affluent donors optimize their...

As we enter giving season, economic uncertainty and evolving philanthropic trends could impact the decisions that you or your clients make for 2025.

This guide has tips to adapt your strategy for a changing world: www.kiplinger.com/personal-fin...

After six years of dedicated and visionary leadership, Lisa Schroeder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Pittsburgh Foundation, has announced her plans to retire by March 2026. During her… ... After six years of dedicated and visionary leadership, Lisa Schroeder, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Pittsburgh Foundation, has announced her plans to retire by March 2026. During her t...

After 6 years of dedicated leadership, Foundation President and CEO Lisa Schroeder, will retire in March 2026.

The Foundation's Board of Directors will hold a national search for our next leader to uphold our commitment to our community, mission and values.

pittsburghfoundation.org/schroeder-re...

It's #BacktoSchool season and we would like to thank our generous donors who awarded $4.5 million in scholarship grants to over 600 students this year. It's also the fourth year of our partnership with Scholarship America, who helped these students find an extra 528 scholarships worth $2.9 million.

Tech School in Pittsburgh | No-Cost IT Courses by Per Scholas Join Per Scholas, a leading tech school in Pittsburgh, for no-cost IT courses and training. Elevate your tech career with our comprehensive programs.

Per Scholas Pittsburgh offers free tech training programs to gain technical skills, career mentorship and industry-recognized certifications.

This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and jump into a rapidly growing industry: perscholas.org/locations/pi...

Do you know the rights guaranteed to you under the U.S. Constitution? Join us on August 28 for a Know Your Rights webinar:
✅ Your constitutional rights
✅ Proactive steps to ensure your and your family’s safety
✅ Tips for creating a family safety plan

Register here: pghfdn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Thank you for your incredible generosity! Your 5,800 donations during our #ONEDAY giving event added up to $1.86 million total for 182 nonprofits helping our most vulnerable neighbors in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties!

Read more on our website: pittsburghfoundation.org/cna2025results

#ONEDAY is here! Visit www.pittsburghgives.org today to make a gift to any of the 200+ nonprofits in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties that serve our most vulnerable neighbors.

Gifts over $25 will be boosted with funds from the Foundation, so your dollars can have even more impact.

Visit www.pittsburghgives.org today to schedule a gift for our annual #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert fundraiser for organizations that help our most vulnerable Pittsburgh neighbors.

Gifts over $25 will be boosted with funds from the Foundation, so your donation can do even more to help people thrive.