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   Non Profits : Volunteer 

 

Pittsburgh Singles Volunteer Network  

Pittsburgh Singles Volunteer Network is a first-of-its-kind organization connecting singles to volunteering opportunities with charitable and non-profit organizations. Through our work we hope to cultivate lifelong commitments in volunteerism, help non-profit's throughout the area, and grow the number of activities available to singles.

 

Pittsburgh Cares

Pittsburgh Cares mission is to increase community engagement through volunteerism and enhance the impact of regional service partners. Pittsburgh Cares was founded in the fall of 1992 by a group of six Pittsburghers who had a vision to create �a new way to volunteer� by offering a more user-friendly, flexible approach to volunteer service.

 

   Non Profits : Young Professionals

 

Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Program (PUMP)  

We engage the young professional in the issues that affect attraction and retention.  We listen to your opinions then create programs, support existing programs, advocate for issues and educate the right people on what's best for our region.

Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP)  

Formed in 1988 by six people who moved back to Pittsburgh and wanted to contribute to the community. PYP is a growing 430 member organization. Whose members are of diverse personal and professional backgrounds.

 

   Non Profits : Arts

 

Sprout Fund

The Sprout Fund is a non-profit community organization that supports the innovative ideas of young people through modest grants for community projects. Launched in August 2001, Sprout is a project of The Tides Center (PA).

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust  

A nonprofit organization created to stimulate the economic and cultural development of Pittsburgh through the development and promotion of a downtown arts and entertainment district. The Trust encourages and presents diverse performing and visual arts programs in the Cultural District.

Onyx Alliance  

Onyx Alliance is the result of a group of young African-American Pittsburgh residents who recognized the need for an organization providing innovative and progressive movement within Pittsburgh. 

 

   Non Profits : Community Involvement

The Pittsburgh Foundation  

The 15th largest community foundation in the country. Since 1945, it has worked to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting charitable giving, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.More than 976 generous individuals have invested in their community by establishing funds at the Foundation, benefiting a wide variety of nonprofit organizations and community needs

 

   Non Profits : Radio

 

WYEP [91.3 AM] 

WYEP, Pittsburgh is an independent and innovative, listener-supported public media organization. We give voice to quality music and provocative ideas, fostering an increasingly more vibrant, artistic, diverse and caring community. WYEP is Pittsburgh's only independent public radio station.

WDUQ [90.5 AM] 

As Pittsburgh's first public radio station, DUQ 90.5 FM is a leading radio source for local, national and international news, information and jazz. DUQ is Pittsburgh's primary source for a wide range of National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Radio International (PRI) radio programs that educate, inform and entertain.

 

    Non Profits : Television

 

WQED  

Founded in 1954, WQED was the country's first community-owned television station and became a production center of national programs for the Public Broadcasting Service. Our mission is to provide educational, cultural and informational products and services that enhance and engage the community.

 

   Non Profits : Sports & Outdoor 

Pittsburgh Sport League  

A part of the non-profit organization PUMP, the Pittsburgh Sports league is dedicated to providing Pittsburgh sports enthusiasts several leagues in which to pursue their sporting interests. 

 

 

Pittsburgh Ultimate  

The Community for Pittsburgh Ultimate is the um yeah, ultimate place to find out information about tournaments, seasonal leagues (Summer league rocks), club teams, college teams and high school teams. Get out there and huck it. 

Venture Outdoors  

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor recreation and Western Pennsylvania as a great place to live, work and play outdoors.

Bike Pittsburgh  

We're a Pittsburgh-based cycling safety, advocacy, and awareness organization. You'll find a wealth of local cycling information, news, events, links, and community information here. Take a look around the site; we think you'll like what you see!

Pittsburgh Flying Disc Golf Society

With several courses in the City of Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities, playing disc golf is a great free way to enjoy the outdoors. Disc Golf courses around Pittsburgh include Deer lakes, Getty Heights, College Lodge, Knob Hill, Monroeville, Moraine State Park, Phillips Park and Schenley. 

 

 

 


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