Hockey is a wonderful sport for players at any age and level of play. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation offers programs and activities to introduce members of our community to this great game.
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From teamwork on the ice to teamwork in our local communities, it is the mission of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to make life better for those communities in need.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation continually strives to assist our communities. Learn about our recent efforts and latest goals to positively affect kids in our region.
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To be the champions of all youth in our community, on and off the ice, through the power of hockey.
The Children Overcoming Obstacles and Limits (COOL) Zone was developed, with the support of the Penguins Foundation, by the Matilda Theiss Early Childhood Behavioral Health Program, part of UPMC Western Behavioral Health. Shaped like an “igloo” to provide a safe space for children, the COOL Zone is a behavioral health program for young children who exhibit symptoms of or who currently have behavioral health diagnosis. This program increases accessibility to high quality mental health services by partnering with existing schools and child-oriented settings within Allegheny County. Within these child friendly settings, the Penguins COOL Zone serves children experiencing a range of behavioral and emotional disruptions such as: aggression, anxiety, depression, withdrawal, family disruption, emotional difficulties, traumatic responses, and more. Read more »
By Cindy Himes As the Pittsburgh Penguins organization joins the National Hockey League to salute Black History Month throughout February, we are deeply honored to pay tribute to Willie O’Ree for his vast contributions to our great sport. The Penguins announced on February 18 the creation of the… Read More