412 is such a great organization!…read more I started volunteering about two months ago and pick up rescues when I can - have done about a handful so far! Took my sister on one and she asks when we are doing the next one. Knowing that food does not get thrown away but gets to folks who can truly use it is such a great feeling - my first rescue was a SUV full of food that would have otherwise ended up in a dumpster--- I was speechless. The app they use to is easy to use and both the folks you pick up from and deliver to have been so grateful!

412 Food Rescue is doing amazing things for the Pittsburgh community during the Covid-19 outbreak…read more They are serving and helping in huge ways. Check out their website for more info!

excellent service. really their for the people. They gave me 2 boxes of food. Up stair has diapers…read more,pads , clothing and briefs

I love that they are there and help so many families. My only thought is that I wish we could…read more"shop" and just pick what we want/need. I have found over time that there is a lot of waste with things my family and I won't use, and I'm sure there are others who feel the same. Thanks!

The North Hills Food Bank was established in 1984, is volunteer-run, and serves hundreds of…read moreresidents who live in the following townships: West View, Ross, Ohio, Reserve, Kilbuck, McCandless, and Franklin Park. People who receive food are required to show proof of address, income, and a Social Security number. I am able to afford as much food as I want, so I dropped off a bag of food to donate. Currently, this food bank is collecting items such as juices, gravy, peanut butter, ketchup, instant mashed potatoes, spaghetti noodles, evaporated milk, pet food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Donated items may be dropped off during service hours, which is currently for a few hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (check the website for updated information) or placed in plastic bins outside. I had some difficulty with finding the location. The food bank is located behind a Presbyterian church. To my review, I am attaching some photos so you know where to drive.

THRIVE is a Pittsburgh-area charity nonprofit that holds a Supper Club to raise money to help…read morerefugees and immigrants from different countries to integrate into our communities. THRIVE provides the immigrants and refugees with basic necessities (e.g., clothes and household supplies) and assistance with finding housing, employment, and transportation. Recently, I attended a THRIVE charity event to raise money for an Afghan family who are refugees and live in the Pittsburgh area. I paid $30 for a meat meal, $30 for a vegetarian meal, and tax, much of which is tax-deductible. The family prepared delicious Afghan foods and drinks for attendees, and then they gave an educational presentation about Afghanistan and their past and current lives. I enjoyed learning about this family and Afghanistan and meeting other attendees. One suggestion for improvement, though, would be to clearly state in all emails where the event will be located. I ended up going to the incorrect church before doing to the correct church at a different address.

My son absolutely loves the boys and girls club. They offer a ton of activities for children of all…read moreages. With great soccer, science and art camps. The instructors and staff members are excellent with children, super friendly. The pricing is compared to everything that the boys and girls club has to offer is fair. We will be signing up for the summer programs again this year!

This review is limited to the cookie sale held today as the highlight of the Lawrenceville cookie…read moretour. When my girlfriend and I arrived we were each given a choice of a bag Snapper's dark or milk chocolate sea salt cookies as a gift. In three different rooms were tables with various organizations selling a good variety of cookies. A few of them let you sample some of the cookies, others were buy what you see and hope for the best. Prices were extremely reasonable and I was finally able to find a gingerbread man which is my personal favorite Christmas cookie. You could find anything from traditional cookies to pizzelles as well as macaroons. In the gymnasium there was an organization selling organic banana bread for $.50 and a church giving away free cookies with an invitation to come visit them on Dec. 23rd. There is nothing special about these cookies since they are all baked by members of the various organizations. Just run of the mill and of average quality. What we did stumble upon was a man selling books about the history and tales of Lawrenceville. My husband is an avid reader so after perusing them I picked up the first one that was written. Cash only here if you wanted to buy one. They were $17.00 so I was glad I had carried extra with me to purchase one. It will make a great holiday surprise for him. There was another vendor collecting charity donations for travel. By the time we left the place was packed. Sure the cookies are nothing to hoot about but supporting an organization always brings joy to my heart at this time of year to help those in need.

Volunteering at Serenity Farms Inc. has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I…read morecame in expecting to serve the community and quickly realized how much this place has given back to me. Inside the Landmark Building, I found a true calling--space for my organization, The Aging Ally Corporation, to help people better understand and navigate the aging body and mind. The team here truly listens, shows up, and holds space in ways that genuinely change lives. I've watched individuals overwhelmed by complex systems find clarity and hope as challenges are broken into manageable steps--opening doors to services, dignity, and possibility. Serenity Farms creates real connection, and I'm proud to be their 2026 SFI Community Partner. There's something deeply healing about reaching back to support others, especially when caring for seniors and the community at large. I'm deeply grateful to walk alongside people who understand that aging is a privilege denied to many--and who actively support our shared mission of helping individuals live happier, healthier, and more purposeful lives. Endless gratitude to Matt, Julio, Heather, Joy, Carmina, Toni, Geno, and Shelley for cultivating such a welcoming, compassionate space where hope is not only offered, but felt. -- The Aging Ally Corporation

This experience was one of the best I've had in a while! My partner and I had lunch here, and the…read morelove put into the exceptionally delicious food was beyond expectations! It was a quiet close atmosphere, and the customer service was impeccable.

I have gone to many programs Jada House offer to the Community , free of charge! The Services are…read moreInformative and Hands On. Mrs. Terry Gibson, the Founder is Humble, Kind, and a True Servant, led by God. I'm impressed and thankful for Jada House! It's truly a God Sent Non Profit organization. To God Be The Glory!

I have worked as a volunteer for one of their projects. They are wonderful! Very organized and…read moredoing good things for Pittsburgh community in general. I really wanted to help more times.