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The Pittsburgh Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region.

06/02/2026

"They loved me when I didn't love myself,” Terri McClary told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about West End POWER, a Foundation grantee that provides formerly incarcerated individuals with training through its Colorful Backgrounds E.X.P.O program. "I am living proof that it works."

Last week, members of the program celebrated graduation after 12 weeks of courses in areas including job readiness, basic computer skills, financial literacy, leadership skills, anger management and more.

Read the full story: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/05/27/colorful-backgrounds-expo-west-end-power-piin-graduation/stories/202605260048

06/01/2026

The Hill District is one of Pittsburgh’s most historic neighborhoods. Charlese Dawson is working on a photobook to capture that rich history.

The collection, titled "Send My Love to The Hill," contains over 70 photographs and 10 written pieces designed to uplift her community by taking the experiences of her life and capturing real, raw moments that showcase what it feels like to be from the Hill.

Charlese is one of the 2025 Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grantees. She is a multidisciplinary artist who is known for her keen eye and passion for how history and the future come together.

05/29/2026

The Pittsburgh Foundation awarded 124 grants totaling $7.9 million to Pittsburgh-area nonprofits from our spring grant cycle.

We awarded grants to organizations aligned with our five core focus areas: basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility.

“Our Spring grantmaking cycle reflects what we are hearing and seeing across our region: nonprofits need steady, reliable support to respond to the uncertainty created by changes in state, federal and philanthropic funding,” said Michelle McMurray, vice president of programs and community engagement. “By prioritizing flexible operating support, multi-year investments and small- to medium-size organizations, we are helping those closest to the community by increasing the resources they need to keep showing up for people every day.”

In this cycle:
• 49% of grants are going to organizations that provide basic needs services, including food access, housing, health care, education and employment opportunities.
• 29% of grants provide multi-year support
• 53% of grants provide general operating support
• 42% of grants went to organizations with budgets under $600,000

To learn more, read the full announcement on our website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/2026-spring-grantees

05/28/2026

What defines Pittsburgh? Our resilience? Our comeback story? Our people, topography and culture? Or something different entirely?

Last night, Pittsburghers debated these topics and more during What Is Pittsburgh's Brand?

We want to know what you think too. Comment below with your thoughts on what defines Pittsburgh…

Special thanks to our moderator, Megan Harris from City Cast Pittsburgh, and co-hosts/partners at The Grapevine Collaborative (Wall-to-Wall Studios Inc., Landesberg Design, Fifth Influence, and thoughtForm) for organizing this dynamic conversation and bringing together people from across the region to talk about what makes Pittsburgh unique.

05/27/2026

We’re excited to share some big news: William Generett Jr. has been named the seventh president and CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation. He’ll officially join our team Aug. 1.

Bill has spent his career deeply committed to our community, turning bold visions into real outcomes. From founding Urban Innovation21 — a national model for inclusive economic development — to leading civic engagement at Duquesne University, his work has consistently expanded opportunities for upward mobility across southwestern Pennsylvania.

"The Foundation's mission to unite people and bridge gaps through philanthropy and partnership is one I hold close to my heart," Bill shared. “I’m eager to develop partnerships with the many Pittsburghers who share in this work and create a future where all our communities have the chance to thrive.”

Photo credit: Jim Harris of The Pittsburgh Business Times

Read the full announcement for more details: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/generett-appointed-ceo

05/26/2026

“It’s about helping others and knowing where your money is going,” Bill Conner said about charitable giving. “We’ve been fortunate, and this is our way of giving back.”

In 2010, Bill and Mary Conner recognized that rising education costs were a burden for students, and created a scholarship fund to support graduates from their alma mater, Penn Hills High School. And they didn’t stop there. Just last year, they created the Barbara King Powell Memorial Nursing Scholarship in honor of Mary’s sister, Barbara, a nurse who spent most of her career at the Highland Drive Veterans Administration Hospital.

"We’re glad we did it while we’re still living,” Mary shared. “You get to see what good your scholarship is providing and how it’s helping people.”

Learn more about the Conners and their commitment to giving back: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/story/bill-mary-conner

05/22/2026

Meet Ajani Zanaya, a Pittsburgh artist who received a 2025 Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grant for the production of a poetic fashion short film, “FITTED.”

In her own words, "FITTED" is an exploration of the socio-political influences around style, meant to illustrate the cultural contributions of aesthetics across the African Diaspora. Some of the themes will include discussions of joy, resistance, spirituality, and adornment, to highlight the cultural significance of fashion as a communicative tool in collective expression. This short film will promote awareness and celebrate creativity, while challenging narratives of larger society."

05/21/2026

Adrian Jones developed Looking Glass - an augmented reality-based app - to serve as a living archive of the voices, memories and experiences of Black life and history in Pittsburgh communities changing from development projects.

"I believe the enduring risk to homes and sites of memory calls for engaging in the work of gathering and recording stories. When we connect to the past, we can find power, healing and guidance for the path ahead."

Adrian is one of 21 recipients of a 2025 Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grant and an artist, creative technologist and archivist whose practice is shaped by a commitment to those living in society’s margins. Learn more about Adrian and Looking Glass here: https://www.looking-glass.space/

05/20/2026

The Community Foundation Opportunity Network held its 10th annual Learning & Action Forum in Pittsburgh, with a focus on supporting and strengthening communities. Today, we opened our space up to fellow community foundations to share ideas and resources.

Events included panel discussions, presentations and breakout sessions on topics like federal funding cuts, community building and donor engagement. Joshua Devine, program officer at the Pittsburgh Foundation, moderated a panel on economic mobility in Pittsburgh featuring Tammy Thompson of Catapult Greater Pittsburgh, Jennie Zeman of Allegheny County Housing Authority and Sarah Dieleman Perry of Neighborhood Allies

05/18/2026

Pittsburgh Regional Transit recently announced that over 485,000 passengers rode public transportation during the 3-day weekend of the NFL draft.

“The level of exposure and energy we saw during the Draft was incredible,” Terri Landis at PRT said in the news release. “It showed that transit isn’t just about getting from point A to point B — it's a dynamic part of the region’s economic and cultural life.”

The Pittsburgh Foundation is proud to have sponsored free rides on the Football Flyers bus routes, which were used by nearly 60,000 draft attendees that weekend.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has the full story: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2026/05/13/pittsburgh-regional-transit-nfl-draft-transit-ridership/stories/202605130061

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