National Non-Profit Organizations
American Heart Association
“Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.” (from American Heart Association’s About Us page) Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) “Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.” (from Doctors Without Border’s About Us page) Goodwill
“Goodwill® strives to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work.” (from Goodwill’s About Us page) Habitat for Humanity
“Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live.” (from Habitat for Humanity’s Who We Are page) Kiva
“We are a non­profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.” (from Kiva’s About Us page) Make A Wish
“Make­A­Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life­threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories, on average, every 38 minutes. We believe that a wish experience can be a game­changer. This one belief guides us. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.” (from Make­a­Wish’s About Us page) Oxfam America
“Oxfam America is a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice. As one of 17 members of the international Oxfam confederation, we work with people in more than 90 countries to create lasting solutions. Oxfam saves lives, develops long­term solutions to poverty, and campaigns for social change.” (from Oxfam’s Inside Oxfam America page) Sierra Club
“Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization” (from Sierra Club’s Who We Are page) St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
“The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.” (from St. Jude’s Mission Statement) Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
“At Susan G. Komen, our mission is pretty simple: to save lives and end breast cancer forever. How we do it…well, that’s a bit more complex. We educate, support research, offer grants that provide financial and emotional assistance and advocate for better breast cancer policy. But in a broader sense, we empower others, ensure quality care for all, and invest in science to find the cures.” (from Susan G. Komen’s What We Do page) United Way
“United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives.” (from United Way’s Vision, Mission, and Goals page) USO
“Throughout our country’s history, Americans have felt profound appreciation and gratitude for the dedication and sacrifice of our troops and their families. The USO provides a tangible way for all of us to say thank you, as it has for 70 years.” (from USO’s About Us page) World Food Programme
“The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.” (from The World Food Programme’s About page) World Wildlife Fund
“The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.1 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF’s unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.” (from the World Wildlife Fund’s About Us page) YMCA
“We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side­by­side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.” (from the YMCA’s About Us page) Local Non-Profit Organizations
Animal Friends
“Animal Friends, a premier companion animal resource center, is committed to nurturing and promoting the animal­human bond through outreach, education and therapeutic programming and creating a community where our relationship with companion animals is guided by compassion.” (from Animal Friend’s About Us Page) Bike Pittsburgh
“Bike Pittsburgh is transforming our streets and communities into vibrant, healthy places by making them safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk.” (from Bike PGH’s Mission Statement) Dress for Success
“To promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools to help women thrive in work and life.” (from Dress for Success’ profile page on Pittsburgh Cares website) The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council
“Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council is a national leader in adult education and family literacy. We provide educational programs to 4,600 adults and families each year in the Pittsburgh area. Our students become better parents, workers, and citizens as a result of these programs.” (from The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council’s About Page) Grow Pittsburgh
“Grow Pittsburgh was established in 2005 by three urban farmers – Barb Kline, Mindy Schwartz and Randa Shannon – who saw a need for an urban agriculture organization to exist in the City of Pittsburgh.” (from Grow Pittsburgh’s Who We Are Page) Helping Hands for Wounded Vets
“Helping Hands for Wounded Veterans is a non­profit organization whose mission is to help wounded soldiers return to work using assistive technology. This non­profit organization aims to create a healthy learning environment that stimulates the senses and teaches wounded soldiers and other individuals with disabilities to re­integrate into society.” (from Helping Hands’ Our Mission Page) Just Harvest
“We work to reduce barriers to public benefits, to educate and mobilize communities, and to strengthen the anti­poverty safety net on behalf of the tens of thousands of poor and low­income families in Allegheny County.” (from Just Harvest’s homepage) KidsVoice
“KidsVoice is recognized as a national model for multidisciplinary child advocacy. We are a non­profit agency that advocates in court and in the community to ensure a safe and permanent home for abused, neglected, and at­risk children.” (from KidsVoice’s What We Do Page) Mended Little Hearts of Southwestern Pennsylvania
“Mended Little Hearts is a support program for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease, dedicated to inspiring hope in those who care for the littlest heart patients of all. Mended Little Hearts offers resources and a caring support network as families find answers and move forward to find healing and hope.” (from Mended Little Hearts’ profile page on Pittsburgh Cares website) Our Clubhouse
“Our Clubhouse is dedicated to our mission of offering social, emotional and informational support to those in our region touched by cancer.” (from Our Clubhouse’s About Page) Reading is FUNdamental
“Nearly two­thirds of low­income families do not own any books for their children. Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh addresses this critical need by providing children with access to self­selected books, creating positive environments that motivate children to develop a lifelong love of reading, and engaging families in literacy practices in the home.” (from RIF’s About Us Page) Team Tassy
“Team Tassy’s mission is to unleash the inherent power in every person to eliminate global poverty.” (from Team Tassy’s Mission Statement) Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania
“The mission of Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania is to provide essential housing, employment, and vital support services to eligible local Veterans, service members, and their families with the goal of improving their self­sufficiency, sustainability, and quality of life.” (from The Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania’s About Page) WearWoof
“WearWoof’s Mission is to establish Pittsburgh as the Middle Atlantic region’s most pet­friendly city by supporting the work of like­minded shelters, rescues and organizations in ending pet homelessness, providing resources and education for responsible pet ownership, and aiding the efforts of small, volunteer based local rescues through the consolidation of information, resources and support.” (from WearWoof’s About Us page) The Woodlands
“The Woodlands is a non­profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young adults with disability and chronic illness.” (from The Woodlands’ Who We Are Page)