Pittsburgh Charities & Volunteer Opportunities

What a wonderful way to spend time with others who are both health conscious and civic minded, and help raise money for worthwhile Pittsburgh area charities at the same time. Charity bike rides, walks, runs and other events are held throughout the greater Pittsburgh area each year, providing the perfect opportunity to volunteer some time, set...

Lost your job? Having trouble paying the bills? In danger of losing your house to foreclosure? While the economic downturn hasn't hit the Pittsburgh area as hard as many parts of the country, here are some options out there for those of you who may need a little extra help to get through the hard times.

In the mood for cleaning out the closets, basement or garage? Here are some Pittsburgh area donation destinations for the clothing, furniture, books, computers, cell phones, cars and other items that you no longer need, but still have a lot of life left in them.

What a wonderful way to spend time with others who are both health conscious and civic minded, and help raise money for worthwhile Pittsburgh area charities at the same time. Our list covers the major charity walks, runs and rides around the greater Pittsburgh area.

This charity arm of the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese provides community programs, counseling programs, emergency relief, housing and tangible assistance, mother and infant programs, elderly and parish services throughout six counties of southwestern Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington.

Learn how to make a donation to this active Pittsburgh charity, or get assistance through one of their programs and services that provide employment-related education and assistance, housing, human and social services.

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank works with a network of close to 350 member agencies located throughout the eleven county region of southwestern Pennsylvania, including county-wide food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, after-school programs, and other organizations which help get food to the people who need it.

The Western Pennsylvania division of the Salvation Army serves 28 counties, including the greater Pittsburgh area, with programs aimed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those hurting most. Learn how and where to get assistance, volunteer your time, or make a donation.

Find help, give help, and learn more about the mission, history and agencies of the United Way of Allegheny County.