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Grab a stick and hit the ice

We foster the growth, accessibility, and sustainability of youth hockey in the tristate area with the goal of sharing the game we love.

Grow with the Game
Smarter kids make better teammates

We provide opportunities for all children to have access to premier learning tools and initiatives to ensure excellence in education.

Excel in the Classroom
Help build a strong foundation

We support health, fitness and awareness initiatives that assist the overall physical and mental wellness of our youth.

Work on your Wellness
Through the Power of Hockey

We impact our city and region through all that we do, with programming, investments, and partnerships that create a strong community and secure future for children and families.

Make an Impact

Youth Hockey
Education
Wellness
Community

Our Mission

To be the champions of all youth in our community, on and off the ice, through the power of hockey.

2024 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark

The 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark is set for Sunday, October 13, at PPG Paints Arena! Join us for our in-person 6.6K Run or 3.3K Family Walk, or you can participate wherever you are in the Virtual 6.6K! All proceeds benefit the cancer research and patient care initiatives of the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the youth initiatives of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour with Nat & Alex Wolff

Join the fun and enjoy seeing your favorite artist perform live at
PPG Paints Arena while benefitting the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. This experience includes entry and access to PPG Paints Arena’s
PNC Legends Level Suites plus light arena snacks and refreshments.

All package sale proceeds benefit the mission and goals of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO 10 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation have selected 10 high school graduates to honor with 2024 Penguins Foundation Scholarships. The program includes all Pittsburgh Public Schools and Allegheny County.

This year, PPF supported six different scholarship programs, awarding $109,000 to 37 Pittsburgh-area students. This includes 27 first-year awards plus 10 of the PPF 2023 Scholarship Second-Year awards.

Pens Pals

Pens Pals Presented by PPG aim to provide learning support to children with limited technology resources by sharing science, math and arts activities that can be done at home.

COOL Zone

Shaped like an "igloo," the COOL Zone is an early intervention behavioral health evaluation program for kids ages 3 through 12. Since 2015, the COOL Zone has provided mental health services to 650+ children across all area COOL Zone locations.

Get Social

Check out the @pensfoundation Instagram for our latest efforts to give to the community through the power of hockey!

Featured Program

30,500

Baseline Tests since 2010 funded by the Penguins Foundation

Since 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine have teamed up to create and expand a unique program, HeadsUP Pittsburgh, to combat an epidemic of concussions in young athletes. Read more »

Buy Now

The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, Oak View Group, and PPG Paints Arena are excited to welcome Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour with Nat & Alex Wolff on October 13, 2024. Packages available starting at $887.

Grab a stick and hit the ice

Grow with the Game

Smarter kids make better teammates

Excel in the Classroom

Help build a strong foundation

Work on your Wellness

Through the Power of Hockey

Make an Impact