Pittsburgh Sunday Morning

Topic #1: Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP): a christian nonprofit organization focused on helping those most in need to improve their quality of life through an adventure of purposeful physical training. https://www.adventurestraining.org/ Topic #2: The Colon Club was one of the first organizations to recognize the importance of early age onset (

American Cancer Society's Relay for Life: For 36 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Funds raised through Relay For Life directly support breakthrough research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, access to lifesaving screenings, and much more. https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=relay

The Pittsburgh SBA office is responsible for the delivery of SBA programs and services to 27 counties in western Pennsylvania. Last year, the Pittsburgh District Office assisted hundreds of people through training, counseling and business-development programs. The Pittsburgh SBA Office is committed to forming a closer partnership with lenders and with the community at large. Several agreements hav...

Due to the global pandemic, the Polar Plunge has gone virtual! The PA Polar Pop is an online event open to all. The PA Polar Pop is a fundraiser to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania. For the Polar Pop, Burrr-tual (virtual) plungers are asked to pop a cold water balloon over their head, or get someone to pop it for them. https://www.classy.org/event/2021-pa-polar-pop/e318059

Hair Peace Charities Helps women and girls, who live in western Pennsylvania with financial assistance to purchase a wig needed due to cancer. Hair Peace also offers cancer fighting information, encouragement and faith with support groups. Hair Peace Charities will provide up to $200 towards a purchase of a wig. http://hairpeace.org/

Go Red for Women – nationally sponsored by CVS Health, locally sponsored by UPMC Magee Womens Hospital and FedEx Ground – is the American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative to end heart disease and stroke in women. Go Red for Women is working in communities around the world to help women understand that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat and that they should take...

The Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse is a licensed psychiatric and social rehabilitation program of Jewish Residential Services. The Clubhouse provides a warm, welcoming community where adults whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness come together to discover and develop their strengths and abilities, build self-confidence, and gain valuable social and vocational skills that prepare them...

Join Dollar Energy Fund by participating in the 7th annual Cool Down for Warmth. Due to COVID-19, the annual ice house will not be constructed in the middle of Market Square. In the dead of winter, KDKA-TV will host a virtual Cool Down for Warmth. The goal of the two-day televised campaign remains the same – to build awareness of the many families who will go without heat during the harsh winter m...

As the fundraising arm of Vitalant, Blood Science Foundation raises awareness and funding through philanthropy and grant writing to maintain a safe and ample blood supply for the communities we serve. This support covers the entire blood donation and transfusion ecosystem, including donor centers, testing, clinical services, and research. https://www.vitalant.org/feedfamilies.aspx

Working alongside people with intellectual disabilities is more than a job. It’s a life-changer! With flexible hours and no experience necessary, it’s great for students, retirees, and newcomers to our region. https://www.emmauspgh.org/careers/ You may download an employment application form here and e-mail it back to jobs@emmauspgh.org .

Literacy Pittsburgh offers a flexible, collaborative environment with a commitment to best practices, innovation, and growth. We welcome creative and hard-working team players who share a passion for creating better lives through learning. https://www.literacypittsburgh.org/volunteers

Vision For Life: Most women considering abortion feel they have "no choice." Pregnancy medical centers let a woman see her child on the sonogram screen, and show her that she has options. We make the pregnancy medical centers known. https://www.visionforlifepgh.org/ Women’s Choice Network has been a Pittsburgh tradition since 1985. Four convenient locations offer pregnancy and women’s health servi...

Local St. Vincent de Paul conferences provide various kinds of assistance throughout the Pittsburgh area. To find assistance near you, enter your ZIP code. If there is a St. Vincent de Paul conference in your area, you will find a listing of services offered within that conference. Assistance can include, food, clothing, furniture, rent, utility and medical assistance. http://www.donatepittsburgh....

The Alexis Joy Foundation is here to help woman and families who are suffering from and affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We help to make you aware of the warning signs of postpartum depression. Through our partnership with Allegheny Health Network, we provide greater access to the help you need. Get Help Local Perinatal Support (business hours): AHN Women's Behavioral Health For m...

Are you eligible for blood donation? Find out about the eligibility requirements to donate blood today. Learn about general health, travel, medications, tattoos, and more. https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Want to save lives and feed families? Donate at a Save Lives, Feed Families blood drive, and a contribution* will be made on your behalf to help food banks feed up to 25 families experiencing food insecurity. Around the winter holidays, our community’s blood supply traditionally drops. This year, the pandemic has made things worse because hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled. Thousands of...

The Grow Share Thrive campaign will expand access to more nutritious food for more families in more places, with a focus on those with the highest needs. The Jack Buncher Foundation has pledged $500,000 so that every $10 you give unlocks an additional $5 to help even more children, families, and seniors facing hunger. https://growsharethrive.org/

The Sonny Pugar Memorial, Inc. strengthens the region's cultural workforce and economy by ensuring a vibrant contemporary music scene. To further our mission, we underwrite local professional musicians’ live performances in area health facilities, sponsor showcases to spotlight original music and creative interpretation, and pursue opportunities that encourage a sense of community among local musi...

Fighting Back This Fall Will Look Different. Our Passion to End Breast Cancer is the Same. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Has Always Been More Than a Walk, It's a Movement. https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/making-strides-against-breast-cancer.html The Midwife Center is western PA's only freestanding birth center offering primary gynecological, prenatal, and childbirth care. https://...

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks unite communities behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from breast cancer. Here's what you can expect: Instead of our traditional "walk" event, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Pittsburgh has been revamped to a Drive-Thru event! Enjoy all of your walk favorites and a few new surprises safely from your car. Drive-Thru w...

Veterans Place is dedicated to ending homelessness among Veterans in the Pittsburgh region. https://www.veteransplaceusa.org/ Run or Walk to Support Hair Peace for the TangerFIT 5K. The VIRTUAL 5K can be done ANYWHERE you choose between Oct 11 - Oct 18. You'll get the Goodie Bag with Under Armour Shirt and prizes for top times in all age groups. Dedicate your 5K to a survivor or in memory of a spe...