By Cindy Himes On June 24, the Penguins Foundation staff was treated to a preview of Science of Hockey, the amazing new school assembly program from the Carnegie Science Center that was created in partnership with PPG and the Pens Foundation – and it truly was amazing! The 45-minute… Read More
By Cindy Himes This week’s blog highlights one of the Penguins Foundation’s community partners, Variety the Children’s Charity, and one of their recent events that will help to change the lives of youth in our community … After a pandemic year of not hosting in-person events, it was a… Read More
By Cindy Himes The Pittsburgh Penguins and Penguins Foundation joined presenting sponsor DICK’s Sporting Goods to open the doors to the first-of-its-kind Willie O’Ree Academy on June 15 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. The Academy was created to provide unique training, social and mentorship opportunities for… Read More
By Cindy Himes The Penguins Foundation supports a wide variety of children’s charities in the Pittsburgh region and today’s blog highlights one of our long-time community partners – Variety the Children’s Charity! Variety the Children’s Charity strives to provide children with opportunities to discover the possibilities for… Read More
By Cindy Himes Ken Wregget set a goal to raise $25,000 by hosting a fundraiser on June 5 at his 31 Sports Bar-Grille in Bridgeville; and, he exceeded that mark thanks to huge assists from a host of Pittsburgh celebrities including members of the Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni. The… Read More
By Cindy Himes The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is honored to highlight its community partner Achieva this week in our Saturday Spotlight! Achieva is a nonprofit organization that supports and empowers individuals with disabilities and their families. It has comprehensive services that serve thousands of people with disabilities each year…. Read More
By Cindy Himes Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation grants have provided support to many devoted 501c3 organizations over the years; and, we are extremely proud to introduce our fans to ENVISION Blind Sports! ENVISION Blind Sports is an organization that supports people of all ages who are blind or visually… Read More
By Cindy Himes This week, we are privileged to feature another one of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s community partners – Friends to Friends! Friends to Friends children and their family members have attended Penguins home games as guests of the Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin charity suite programs;… Read More
By Cindy Himes The main focus of the Penguins Foundation is to serve and support the youth in our region; but once a year, the Foundation reaches out beyond its main focus to score a huge assist for man’s best friend! Each season, the Penguins & Paws… Read More
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and UPMC Sports Medicine are once again teaming up to offer the Heads UP Pittsburgh program, an innovative concussion awareness and baseline testing initiative for young athletes throughout Western Pennsylvania. Testing for Heads UP Pittsburgh will begin on June 7th and end during the week of… Read More
