Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang and his wife Catherine have made monetary donations to provide meals to the Students & Families Food Relief Fund and the Knead Community Café, enabling both organizations to feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As parents, my wife Catherine and I can’t… Read More
Megan Campedel, a Penguins fan who teaches eighth-grade science at Avonworth Middle School, is one of three finalists competing to become the NHL and NHLPA’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher of the Year. Penguins fans can vote for Campedel at NHL.com/MVT. Fans can show their support by casting one vote per day through Friday,… Read More
The Milk Shake Factory and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel have teamed up to provide sweet treats to local nurses at UPMC today, on National Nurses Day. The Milk Shake Factory delivered 59 items of Penguins® chocolates to both UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Passavant earlier today. Jake, of course,… Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan surprised shoppers with free groceries this morning at two Giant Eagle locations during designated senior hours. Local shoppers at The Waterfront Giant Eagle and South Hills Market District were told at the checkout that no payment was necessary and that all costs were paid… Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby donated 100,000 meals today to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (the Food Bank). The meals equate to 120,000 pounds of food distributed across the organization’s 11-county service area in southwestern Pennsylvania. “Sidney is such an incredible person both on and off the ice,” said Lisa Scales, President… Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin made a monetary donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh this week, enabling RMH to fulfill its entire pantry wish list and provide games for family entertainment. “My wife, Anna, and I wanted to do something to help families in the Pittsburgh area. We know it… Read More
The “Lady Pens,” wives and girlfriends of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have donated more than $59,000 to six non-profit organizations in the Pittsburgh region. Funds were raised through auctions held by the Lady Pens, and from sales of their “Welcome to Our Table” cookbook. Donations were made to the following organizations:… Read More
EMBRACE Pittsburgh & Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Take Lead on Providing Practical Tips, Videos, Resources Pittsburgh, PA – April 10, 2020 – With social distancing, self-isolation and stay-at-home quarantines underway, schools and universities closing campuses, public events and sports seasons postponed, and fear of the unknown, EMBRACE Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh… Read More
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation raised $20,000 from its auction of green St. Patrick’s Day jerseys and will donate $5,000 each to four community groups working on behalf of those impacted by coronavirus COVID-19. Donations are being made to: Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Western PA Diaper Bank Rainbow Kitchen Salvation Army… Read More
On Saturday, March 7, the annual Penguins Charity Game on AT&T SportsNet returns for the 9th straight season to support the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Mario Lemieux Foundation. To date, Penguins Charity Game has raised $12 million for the two charities.
For one game only, a total of 8,100 Penguins Charity Bags stuffed with memorabilia and more will go on sale online and at PPG Paints Arena starting at 11:45AM. The Penguins take on the Washington Capitals at 1PM.
