Pittsburgh Sunday Morning

Our fifth annual Steel City Duck Derby is a fundraiser for the Partners For Quality family of nonprofit agencies. Before the race, Allegheny Commons Park will be the site of a fun family festival, with food trucks, face painting, tattoos, music and more! The festival begins at 11 a.m., with 10,000 rubber ducks racing through Lake Elizabeth at 1 p.m.! We’ll see you there https://www.duckrace.com/pittsburgh

Ooh La La Boutique and Spa are hosting the 5th Annual Purple Party to benefit MGA. This year’s Purple Party will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Cefalo’s Banquet and Event Center (428 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106). Ooh La La Boutique and Spa’s proprietors Jo Beth Barr and Jamie Stivers are planning a wonderful evening of fantastic food, great music & dancing, and lots of chances to win some fabulous prizes! This year’s Purple Party is being sponsored by Anita Astorino Kulik, State Representative, 45th District. All proceeds raised from this event will directly support patients with myasthenia gravis. Your donation of $80 per ticket includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, homemade desserts, a complimentary purple cocktail, great prizes as well as music & dancing. All attendees who wear purple will have a chance to win a special prize. A cash bar will be available and there will be multiple raffles throughout the evening. To purchase tickets to the Purple Party, please contact the MGA Office at 412-566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org (cash, checks, and credit cards accepted).

Join us for PanCAN PurpleStride 2026, happening Saturday, April 25, 2026, at events across the country!PurpleStride is the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. It’s a family-friendly day filled with fun, hope and the power of community. Your participation and fundraising help those affected by pancreatic cancer in your area by:PanCAN Patient ServicesPanCAN's Know Your Tumor®Your PurpleStride fundraising gives people like Betty the assurance to make informed choices about her care. https://secure.pancan.org/site/TR/PurpleStride/PurpleStride?pg=entry&fr_id=3104

At Not Forgotten Home and Community Services, we believe every individual deserves to be seen, supported, and empowered. We provide compassionate, person-centered services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—helping them live meaningful, independent, and connected lives. From community-based support and residential care to creative and skill-building programs, our mission is rooted in dignity and the unwavering belief that no one should ever feel forgotten. https://www.nfhcs.org/

The All Hands on Deck Show!March 19-22, 2026 The year 2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary, and this is the perfect show to wish her a happy birthday! Patterned after USO Big Band road shows, this musical and dance experience features over 40 American classics such as “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Pennsylvania Polka,” “Deep In The Heart Of Texas,” “America the Beautiful,” “Don’t Fence Me In,” and “Thanks for the Memory.” All Hands On Deck is a spectacular, high-energy, patriotic tribute suitable for the entire family! https://www.lincolnparkarts.org/

A faith-led nonprofit serving individuals and families facing illness, loss, or hardship.Through professional house cleaning provided by our trained staff, we help lift the weight of daily responsibilities—creating space for rest, healing, and restoration.Motivated by compassion & love, we step into homes to remind our neighbors that they are seen, loved, and heard. https://www.blessedhomeproject.org/

TOPIC: Colorectal Cancer with The American Cancer Society

Helping Drug & Alcohol Addiction with Telehealth with GRC Recovery Network

Dr. Allen of City Charter High School

Band Together Pittsburgh believes that music has the power to unify the world.'' We envision using music to inspire and enrich the lives of those on the autism spectrum, enabling integration with family, friends, and society as a whole. https://bandtogetherpgh.org/

Get ready to Be Bold… and Get Cold for one of Pittsburgh’s coolest winter traditions — the Special Olympics Polar Plunge! Join thousands of brave plungers as we take the icy leap to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania, raising critical funds for year-round sports, health, and leadership programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities across our region. 📍 Event Location: Acrisure Stadium (100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh) 📅 Dates: Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: Registration opens at 9AM (Plunges begin late morning) You’ll be plunging into pools set up outside the stadium (not the river!)—with music, energy, costumes, and a whole lot of community spirit. Whether you’re diving in, donating, or cheering people on, every dollar helps create opportunities and confidence for Special Olympics athletes right here in Western PA. Want in? Start a team, join a team, or donate today. ✅ Register + details: YinzPlunge.com ❤️ Support Team iHeart: give.specialolympicspa.org/iheart2026 Grab your friends, bring your courage, and let’s do something unforgettable for an incredible cause.

Pittsburgh is in a moment right now—big questions, big expectations, and a whole lot of people wondering what comes next. Because no matter what neighborhood you call home… you feel it. In the streets you drive every day. The bills you pay every month. The safety you think about when your kids walk out the door. The growth you want to believe in… without getting priced out of the city you love. And at the center of it all is leadership. Today, we’re sitting down with Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor—talking about priorities, plans, and the pressure that comes with running a city that’s proud, passionate, and always watching. We’ll cover the issues that matter most: public safety, infrastructure, housing, jobs, city services… and what his administration wants to tackle first.

Patients critically need the gift of your blood donation at the 9th Annual 94.5 3WS Holiday Blood Drive! The drive is Monday, December 29 from 10 to 6 at a new location: McCandless Corporate Center. Donors will receive a $15 Donor Rewards gift card and a mystery gift – AND – they’ll receive a slice from Caliente Pizza and Draft House, a chance to win $500 cash, and more. Patients critically need the gift of your blood donation, so please press 1 to schedule now. Or, visit vitalant.org/3WS or call 877.25.VITAL. The Vitalant Pittsburgh (North Hills) donation center is located at 9365 McKnight Road, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, in a separate building next to Outback Steakhouse. There is free parking on the premises. The North Hills donation center serves donors in McCandless, Franklin Park, Ingomar, Wexford and surrounding communities. It is open 7 days a week (alternating Sundays). Blood donation in Pittsburgh, PA, is safe and easy to do, and it can transform the lives of others. Thousands of people in the U.S. need blood transfusions every day. Help meet this need by giving blood near you at a Vitalant blood center today. Schedule an appointment to give back to your community in a meaningful way! All blood donation types are collected at this donation location: whole blood, platelets, plasma and Power Red (double red). Appointments must be made for apheresis (double reds, platelets, plasma). Holiday hours may vary. https://tinyurl.com/VitalantPittsburgh

Our mission is simple - we provide a one-stop "hub" for our community. Here you'll find access to a variety of resources: a library with computers and internet access, support services such as a food pantry and counseling center, and enriching youth programs. Through the efforts of our volunteers and the support of our neighbors in West View, we are striving to give our patrons a place where they can enjoy themselves, enrich their lives, and find help when they need it. https://www.westviewhub.org/

The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and Morgantown, Inc. provides a way for families to stay close to their children receiving medical care, and is committed to helping the families lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. https://rmhcpgh-mgtn.org/

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Western Pennsylvania Chapter is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Through research, education, advocacy, and community programs, AFSP WPA works to raise awareness, support survivors of loss, and build a culture that prioritizes mental health and prevention. From school programs to the annual “Out of the Darkness Walk” in Pittsburgh, the chapter connects families, volunteers, and professionals across the region with one shared mission — to stop suicide and bring light to the darkness of loss.

Literacy Takes Flight: The Library has long been at the forefront of closing literacy gaps in Pittsburgh. In 2025, we are excited to offer a unique collection of programs and experiences designed to make reading fun, joyful and accessible for all. https://www.carnegielibrary.org/ The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) offers extensive literacy programs for all ages, including Pittsburgh Ready Workshops for parents/educators, Early Learning BLAST for young children, the AI-powered Amira Reading Tutor for K-5 students, and community-wide initiatives like the Children's Literacy Summit to foster literacy and reading readiness. CLP also provides resources for parents, special interest groups, and accessibility services, all aimed at empowering a community of readers.

Dollar Energy Fund’s mission is to improve the quality of life for households experiencing hardships by providing utility assistance and other services that lead to self-sufficiency.

A member of the Partners For Quality family of agencies, Citizen Care has been committed to providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism since 1975. Citizen Care 50th Anniversary GalaWednesday evening, November 5 Heinz History Center Food… music…dancing…historical presentations… toasting the past, present & future.Citizen Care PA . org -or- PFQ . org for information and tickets.