Family House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that provides a special “home away from home” for patients and their families who are in Pittsburgh seeking medical treatment. Governed by a community Board of Directors, Family House offers convenient, affordable housing to reduce the emotional and financial stress for people facing a medical crisis in a city where they may be strangers.

Family House provides a “home away from home” for patients and their families who must travel to Pittsburgh for medical care.

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Family House’s Daily Healthy Breakfast Program ensures that every guest begins their day with a nutritious meal. For families dealing with the stress of medical crises, maintaining physical health is vital. A balanced breakfast not only provides the necessary energy to tackle the day ahead but also helps guests feel cared for during a challenging time.

With your support, they can continue to offer a variety of wholesome breakfast options, tailored to meet the nutritional needs of their guests. A healthy meal sets a positive tone for the day, allowing families to focus on their primary reason for being in Pittsburgh—health and recovery. Their breakfast program is more than just food: it fosters a sense of community among guests, encouraging them to connect with and support one another during their stay.

How You Can Help

Readers can make a meaningful impact at Family House by volunteering their time and talents. From preparing meals to organizing pantry and hygiene product drives, every contribution brings comfort and normalcy during challenging times. Opportunities are flexible for groups, with timelines adjustable to fit readers’ schedules.

The Daily Healthy Breakfast Program has become a vital component of Family House’s mission delivery. However, the cost of running the program has risen sharply over the past year due to significant increases in the prices of breakfast foods and related supplies. 

By donating to the Daily Healthy Breakfast Program, donors will help Family House maintain its commitment to affordable accommodations for patients and caregivers alike. The program continues to be both vital and highly valued by guests—many of whom face food insecurity or limited financial resources.

Sharing a morning meal often becomes a cherished opportunity for guests from diverse backgrounds to bond, forming a community of support rooted in shared experiences.

To donate, visit familyhouse.org.

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Community Kitchen Pittsburgh (CKP) is a Pennsylvania-based 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2013. They provide thousands of prepared meals daily to area homeless shelters, schools, afterschool programs and other nonprofits serving vulnerable clientele through their community meals program, and culinary job training and transitional employment for adults experiencing barriers to employment. They have always integrated their food access work with job training and employment opportunities because food insecurity and joblessness are entwined issues.

Community Kitchen Pittsburgh uses food as the foundation to change lives and improve communities.

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They are proud to report that through their community meals program, they have prepared and delivered over 5 million meals to food insecure, low-income and other vulnerable families, children and adults throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region. They have also supported, trained and placed nearly 700 people into regional food industry jobs, providing short-term vocational training that puts people back to work, and provides a staffing pipeline to the hospitality sector that currently provides 80,000 regional jobs and continues to grow.

How You Can Help

Book your next catering through Community Kitchen Pittsburgh—not only does the revenue support their programming, but their culinary students learn their craft by assisting their catering chefs. You can also make tax-deductible donations to support either their culinary training or their community meals programs.

Community Kitchen Pittsburgh generates 60% of its operating budget from their social enterprises, such as catering services and their food truck. The other 40% comes from charitable donations. These donations allow them to provide students with everything they need to learn and excel—uniforms, kitchen tools, curriculum materials, transportation, math classes, financial literacy classes, and of course 12 weeks of culinary training under the direction of their professional chef instructors.

To donate, visit ckpgh.org/donate-today.

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The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh has served the region for more than 130 years, offering support to children, individuals, and families facing complex medical, social, and emotional challenges. Today, the organization operates six distinct programs—Adoption & Permanency, the Pediatric Specialty Hospital, Child’s Way® daycare, Therapy Services, Pediatric VIEW, and Counseling Services. These programs are designed to address identified gaps in care and provide services that may not be readily available elsewhere, continuing the organization’s long-standing commitment to meeting evolving community needs.

The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, established in 1893, is an independent, nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the health and well-being of children, individuals, and families with complex medical, social, and emotional needs.

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Child’s Way daycare student, Cairo, was born during the pandemic with a rare condition affecting his mobility and feeding. When his family connected with The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, everything changed. His mother received medical training and Cairo joined Child’s Way, where nurses, therapists, and teachers work together to help him thrive. Today, Cairo is strong, curious, and full of life. “We’re eternally grateful,” says his mother. “We have peace knowing he’s safe and cared for every day.”

How You Can Help

You can make a meaningful impact. By donating, volunteering, or attending events, you help sustain The Children’s Home’s six vital programs. Financial contributions support medical care and services across all programs. Volunteers provide hands-on engagement in our Pediatric Specialty Hospital and Child’s Way daycare and help with events and holiday activities. Event participation, by individuals and corporate supporters, drives fundraising and awareness. However you choose to get involved, you’re helping children, individuals, and families in our community find strength, healing, and hope.

This Giving Tuesday, The Children’s Home has a goal of raising $10,000. A donation today directly impacts children, individuals, and families by covering medical costs, providing free housing in our Family Living Center, supporting education through individualized interventions, and offering emotional support through mental health counseling. Your generosity fuels the heart of The Children’s Home, making it possible to reach more people, fill unmet needs, and ensure that every child, individual, and family can thrive.

To donate, visit childrenshomepgh.org.

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The Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh are a monastic community celebrating over 155 years of prayer, peace, and service in Western Pennsylvania. Rooted in the Rule of St. Benedict, they dedicate their lives to hospitality, social justice, and contemplative prayer—values that are more needed in today’s conflicted world than ever before. From their monastery in Bakerstown, the Sisters continue a long legacy of education, spiritual guidance, and compassionate care, living their mission with humility and joy.

The mission of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh is to live the Gospel through prayer and work, fostering a spirit of hospitality, peace, and justice in the world. Guided by Benedictine values and centuries of tradition, they strive to bring comfort, hope, and understanding to others through community life and service. Their daily prayers for peace, social justice, and unity serve as a constant reminder of the transformative power of faith and compassion.

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Alongside their ministries of prayer and outreach, the Benedictine Sisters are supported by a devoted team of six caregivers—five nurses and one Nurse Manager—who embody the Sisters’ commitment to service through their daily work at the monastery. These women provide around-the-clock medical care and companionship, ensuring the Sisters have immediate, at-home access to healthcare while fostering deep relationships built on respect, friendship, and love. Their care extends far beyond clinical duties—taking pulses, administering medicine, and offering comfort during life’s quiet final moments. Together, the Sisters and staff have faced challenges such as COVID-19, flu epidemics, fires, and floods, yet their bond remains steadfast. Their collaboration exemplifies the enduring Benedictine spirit of resilience, compassion, and faith lived in community.

How You Can Help

Readers can support the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh by participating in retreats and spiritual programming at the monastery, volunteering time or professional expertise, or offering donations that sustain their ministries. Visitors are always welcome to learn more about Benedictine life and experience the community’s hospitality firsthand.

Donations directly sustain the Sisters’ mission of prayer, care, and service. Contributions help fund essential medical support for aging Sisters, maintain the monastery’s facilities, and ensure that compassionate caregivers can continue their 24/7 ministry of presence. Every gift also strengthens the Sisters’ outreach for peace, social justice, and hospitality—values that illuminate their 155-year history and continue to inspire hope in the greater community.

To donate to the Benedictine Sisters, visit osbpgh.org.

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Achieva is a nonprofit parent organization in western Pennsylvania that has offered lifelong support for people with disabilities and their families since 1951.

Founded by a group of committed family members, Achieva’s mission was to ensure children with disabilities had the same opportunities as all children, contributing to a nationwide movement against historical segregation.

Unique in western PA, Achieva provides comprehensive services across the entire lifespan through its affiliate organizations, including early intervention, diverse community living options, employment services, and special needs trusts. These direct supports are complemented by no-cost advocacy and family support—the foundational services of the organization.

Achieva advocates with, empowers, as well as supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives. 

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Advocacy and Systemic Change  

Achieva’s Advocacy work focuses on protecting individual rights and influencing policy. They lobby for critical legislative changes, such as higher wages for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and provide no-cost guidance and support to families navigating complex systems like special education. Their advocacy also extends to children with complex medical needs, promoting policies and resources that help families bring their children home from medical facilities with the support they need to thrive. This long-term effort drives systemic change, ensuring individuals access the services they are entitled to and creating a more equitable and dignified future. 

Business Services Initiative  

The Business Services Initiative is Achieva’s leading program for competitive, integrated employment. It provides comprehensive support, including personalized job coaching and embedding on-site Employment Specialists directly within partner businesses. This program has a dual impact: it provides the employee with purpose and economic independence, while businesses benefit from a loyal workforce that often leads to gains in employee retention and overall productivity. 

How You Can Help

Readers can support Achieva’s mission by contributing their expertise and resources. Opportunities include becoming a donor to provide critical funding, or by applying to serve as a Trustee on the Board. Interested individuals can find the Trustee Interest Form at achieva.info/trustee-interest-form. 

Donations are essential because they directly fund the critical gaps that government funding doesn’t cover, ensuring the stability and expansion of Achieva’s services. 

To donate, visit achieva.info.

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