To be the champions of all youth in our community, on and off the ice, through the power of hockey.
We recognize that Black hockey players often face unique circumstances within the hockey community. The Willie O'Ree Academy, presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods, is a training and enrichment program for local Black youth hockey players and their families, intent on advancing the skills of competitive athletes while developing a strong social support network.
Back to the Burgh! Back Together! The Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark is back to an in-person event this fall on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Join us at PPG Paints Arena to run or walk our beautiful city streets and support two great causes; the Mario Lemieux Foundation and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. Or, register today to join in the 6.6K virtually now through October 3!
Our 2021 ornament, the 2nd in a 10-year series, has just been unveiled! In partnership with Wendell August Forge, this year’s ornament celebrates the greatness of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, as well as the greatest fans in the NHL.
The 50/50 Raffle is conducted at every Pittsburgh Penguins home game with proceeds funding grants for eligible local 501(c)(3) charities who share our Foundation’s mission. In the 2021.22 Season, the 50/50 Raffle will be BACK for all home games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Association awarded its 17TH annual scholarship to North Catholic High School graduate Tyler Pontello. The scholarship, valued at $2,000, is co-sponsored by the NHL Alumni Association.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation awarded the 2021 Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship to Mars Area High School graduate Jared Kolarcik-Schmitt. The scholarship, valued at $5,000, is co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club.
Since 2010, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine have teamed up to create and expand a unique program, Heads UP Pittsburgh, to combat an epidemic of concussions in young athletes. Read more »
The Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Association awarded its 17TH annual scholarship to North Catholic High School graduate Tyler Pontello. The scholarship, valued at $2,000, is co-sponsored by the NHL Alumni Association. The Alumni scholarship program was created in 2005 and is presented annually to a western Pennsylvania high school senior for… Read More
