Mission

To increase community engagement through volunteerism and enhance the impact of regional service partners.

Vision

To be the region’s leader in promoting and increasing community engagement

Values

Community Development: volunteerism contributes to regional growth and development
Respect: everyone can and should have the opportunity to volunteer
Diversity: volunteerism provides a platform for establishing mutual respect among diverse people
Engagement: volunteerism can inspire greater community involvement
Teamwork: community needs are everyone's responsibility to resolve
Capacity Building: volunteerism can enhance organizational vitality
Leadership: volunteerism cultivates ownership, dedication, passion and excellence

Background

Pittsburgh Cares, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, 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. We are affiliated with the Hands On Network & Points of Light Foundation, a nonprofit organization that last year united 4.3 million volunteers through civic hubs that reach 83% of our country’s citizens. Completing close to 62,000 service projects with 11,689 partnerships nationwide, the Hands On Network & Points of Light Foundation logged more than 2.5 million hours of service.

Leadership

Contact Info

Pittsburgh Cares
744 Oliver Building
535 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
T 412.471.2114
F 412.456.2212
dhorgan@pittsburghcares.org

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