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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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SupportWe aim to support our local communities in any way that we can each and every day.
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CommunityBuilding a strong community through teamwork is a great way to find support where you'd least expect it.
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FunMost of all, we have fun! No matter what project, you can bet that we are having fun throughout the process.
Programs for helping
Movember
Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. Click Here to support the Pittsburgh Penguins Movember efforts.
Ronald McDonald House Care Mobile
In October 2019, the Penguins Foundation unveiled a new Care Mobile in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The 40-foot vehicle features a Penguins-themed distraction therapy treatment room and provides over a dozen different services and tests -- including wellness visits, immunizations, physicals, sick visits and more -- to children in underserved communities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Break the Ice | Hockey Talks
Hockey Talks is a program that was inspired by Rick Rypien, former Vancouver Canucks forward, who tragically lost his battle with mental health issues in 2011. Today, clubs across the NHL participate, sharing resources, stories and breaking the stigma that so often surrounds mental health. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation proudly became a part of Hockey Talks through our Break the Ice initiative in 2020 with the support of Citrone 33.
The Pens Give
In celebration of our 10th anniversary season, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation partnered with the Pittsburgh Penguins players to present a new initiative, known as ‘The Pens Give.’
Operation Restore
A new community project by the Penguins Foundation, Operation Restore will focus on the restoration and upkeep of Pittsburgh City and County green parks. Plans also include playground builds, paint revitalization, tree plantings, and more throughout the region. Further, the program is designed to engage employees of the Penguins and corporate partners, as well as the great people of the city, in volunteerism.
Penguins Foundation Auction
The Penguins Foundation Auction provides fans with unique Pittsburgh Penguins memorabilia only found on our auction, while generating funds for our Foundation.
Scholarships
Our annual scholarship program was created to assist Western Pennsylvania high school seniors in their pursuit of academic achievement.
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Grants
Organizations interested in a 2024.25 Penguins Foundation Grant are invited to complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) for further discovery. Please note that LOI submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis, and all submitters will receive communication regardless of the decision. Submissions received between October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 are currently under review. All submissions received between March 31, 2025 - June 30, 2025 will be reviewed in July 2025.
Holiday Programs
Our holiday programs help the Pittsburgh Penguins spread joy and cheer each November and December.
Lady Pens
The wives and girlfriends of the Pittsburgh Penguins, known as the Lady Pens, support the Penguins Foundation in countless ways each season. On gamedays and within the community, you will always find these ladies lending their helping hands to the Pens Foundation and local nonprofit organizations.
Military Appreciation
The Penguins Foundation proudly supports our active-duty military members and veterans and honors their service to our country through various initiatives in an effort to thank them for their sacrifices for our freedom.
50/50 Raffle presented by BetRivers Online Casino and Sportsbook
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.
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THE IMPACT OF helping

$1.1 Million
Grant dollars awarded through our 50/50 Raffle in 2015-16 thanks to the tremendous support of the Penguins fan base.

Making Wishes Come True
Each season, the Penguins Foundation partners with Make-A-Wish to bring joy to Wish Kids in both our region and beyond by hosting our Pens & Pins bowling tournament and bringing families to Pens games in the Crosby and Malkin Charity Suites.