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October 04, 2011

Local Groups Urge Support During 'Day of Giving'

Category: Announcements || By Submitted Reports

McKeesport-area groups are among those asking for donations today during the Pittsburgh Foundation's annual "Day of Giving."

Among those requesting support are McKeesport Symphony Orchestra, Serra Catholic High School and Duquesne's Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Westmoreland County groups are also participating.

The foundation will match a portion of contributions made today to qualified non-profit agencies. Contributions must be made using a Visa or MasterCard.

Only donations made through the foundation's website --- www.pittsburghgives.org --- before 11:59 p.m. Tuesday will count toward the match. More than $3 million was raised during last year's event.

Other organizations of local interest that are qualified for today's event include:

  • ACTION-Housing, Inc.

  • Auberle

  • Carnegie Library of McKeesport

  • First Step Recovery Homes, Inc.

  • Mon Valley Initiative

  • Mon Valley Unemployed Committee

  • Mon Yough Community Services Inc.

  • Penn State Greater Allegheny Campus

  • Propel Schools

  • Regional Trail Corporation

  • Womansplace

Westmoreland groups participating include Norwin Public Library and Norwin School District Foundation. Matching gifts to those groups will be provided by The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.

To donate, go to Pittsburgh Gives, click on "Day of Giving," click on "Donate Now," and select the non-profit organization or organizations to which you want to contribute. The minimum contribution is $25.

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