By: Cindy Himes If you’re a third grader, can you think of a better way to earn prizes and rewards than to be tasked with your fellow classmates to read entertaining stories in books? That’s exactly the unique opportunity that students have in third grade classrooms in the West Mifflin… Read More
By Cindy Himes It was an amazing day at PPG Paints Arena for youngsters with an interest in science. And although many decades have passed since anyone called me a youngster, I was amazed at the exhibits and demonstrations along the PPG Paints Arena concourse at the Science at Play… Read More
By Cindy Himes Just like The Beatles song “With A Little Help from My Friends,” the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation (PPF) enjoys the success it has had serving the children and families in our community because of our valued corporate partners. Today’s blog will recognize the immeasurable support we have received… Read More
By Cindy Himes There is no such thing as an off-season at the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation (PPF)! As we get deeper into the summer months and temperatures keep rising, one might think that the days slow down a tad at PPF – and they would be wrong! Just over the… Read More
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 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… 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. … 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 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 &… Read More
By Cindy Himes The Penguins Foundation has partnered with FBI Pittsburgh Division to support the Heroin Outreach Prevention and Education (HOPE) Initiative again this season. Prescription Opioid abuse and Heroin use have reached pandemic levels across Western PA, impacting all walks of life, regardless of age, race or socioeconomic boundaries. … Read More
