Gallery of Past Events
Fall Donor Appreciation Event at the Frick Environmental Center and Environmental Charter School | October 2016
Led by tour guides from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, the nearly 100 donors who attended The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Fall Donor Appreciation Event were treated to a guided hike through Frick Park and private tours of the newly opened Frick Environmental Center. Built to introduce people of all ages and backgrounds to the beauty and fragility of Pittsburgh’s ecosystem, the Center is one of only 11 buildings worldwide to meet the criteria forth set by the Living Building Challenge — the world’s most rigorous set of sustainability standards. After getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Center’s cutting-edge technology, donors attended a reception at Environmental Charter School with live music, catered hors d'oeuvres and remarks by Jon McCann, president and CEO of the School; and Camila Rivera-Tinsley, the Conservancy’s director of education.
East End Trolley Tour & Reception | May 2016
For the spring donor event, The Pittsburgh Foundation took a special look at two storied neighborhoods: East Liberty and Larimer. With guidance from the expert staff at East Liberty Development Inc., a trolley tour highlighted the area’s triumphs and challenges — raising questions of history, livability and economic development along the way. A reception followed at the East End Cooperative Ministry.
Explore Series: YouthPlaces | May 2016
This year's Explore Series kicked off in May at YouthPlaces, where attendees met four innovative, resourceful organizations that help young adults turn their talents into successful careers.
Octoberfest in Deutchtown | October 2015
Donors celebrated our community's roots in Pittsburgh's historic Deutschtown neighborhood at the Teutonia Mannerchor, a German singing hall founded in 1854. The evening also included a historical tour of the surrounding North Side and a presentation by Pittsburgh's favorite storyteller, Rick Sebak.
Explore Series: The Story of Braddock | July 2015
Attendees heard from shapers of the town's new ambitions: Mayor John Fetterman, his wife and business owner Gisele Baretto Fetterman, Kevin Sousa, local restaurateur, and leaders of involved local nonprofits.
Explore Series: Start-Up Arts Organizations | June 2015
This first installment of a series of three explored start-up arts organizations and how they are shaping culture and enriching the community by taking bold steps to engage new and diverse audiences.
Ice Skating at PPG | November 2014
Every year The Pittsburgh Foundation hosts an ice skating event at PPG Plaza's skating rink. Enjoy these photos from the 13th annual event held on November 28, 2014.
Pittsburgh Film Tour | October 2014
Follow our donors take as they tour the iconic sites in and around Pittsburgh from productions filmed in the city.
Public Art Walking Tour | July 2014
Renee Piechocki, Director of Pittsburgh’s Office of Public Art, lead an overview of Pittsburgh’s public art initiatives, showed examples of how artists are currently working in the public realm, talked about the behind the scenes processes of how art is commissioned, and discussed best practices for public art. Her presentation was followed by a 30-minute walking tour of some lovely examples of public art just a few blocks away from The Pittsburgh Foundation’s front door.
Manchester Bidwell Visit | June 2014
Youth arts education, adult career training and workforce development are just a few of Manchester Bidwell's programs that provide a return on investment for our community and our kids. Attendees of this June 25, 2014 reception heard about the organization's successful model and toured the Drew Mathieson Center greenhouse, MCG Jazz recording studio, and the youth arts design and ceramics studios.
LiveLikeLou Telethon | March 2014
A live, in-studio telethon was aired on WTAE-TV on March 25, 2014. It focused on four faces of ALS (sometimes known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) in the Pittsburgh area, and featured stories on Lou Gehrig himself and the treatment and research being conducted right here in our backyard. Over $145,000 was raised during the telethon. For more information, please visit livelikelou.org.
Ice Skating at PPG | November 2013
The Pittsburgh Foundation hosts an ice skating event every year at PPG Plaza's skating rink. Enjoy these photos from the 12th annual event held on November 29, 2013.