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The holiday season is one of the most magical times in Pittsburgh. From the glowing lights Downtown to the traditions celebrated across our neighborhoods, the city embraces a spirit of warmth and togetherness. But beyond the festivities, this time of year invites us to pause, reflect, and support the people and communities who need it most.
If you’re looking for meaningful ways to give back this year, Pittsburgh offers a wide range of local events, volunteer opportunities, and charitable initiatives that make it easy to make a difference. Here are several heartfelt ways to spread generosity across the city this holiday season:
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Union Fitness is a donation site for the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the entire month of December. We’re accepting a wide variety of items, including canned goods, dry goods, household essentials, and hygiene products. Every donation, big or small, helps support families in our community during the holiday season. Anytime this month, stop by the gym and help us fill the donation boxes located at the front desk. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and bring a little extra warmth to those who need it most.
Holiday Lights Run for Charity
Fleet Feet is hosting a holiday lights run sponsored by Union Fitness! This event will take place Thursday, December 18th, 5:30PM at Nova Place. The event is free, but you can RSVP HERE! Come early to participate in the raffle with prize baskets from vendors and community partners. Pittsburgh Food Bank will be the charity partner.
Help a Neighbor Clear Their Snowy Driveway
The City of Pittsburgh’s Snow Angels Program helps dealing with the wintry seasons a little easier for seniors. Specifically, this program serves as a connection between older residents and residents with disabilities with nearby neighbors to assist them with snow removal from their sidewalks and walkways. Not only does this program help make winter weather less stressful, it helps strengthen neighborhoods and fosters relationships with local residents.
Help a Furry Friend Find a Home for the Holidays (and forever!)
Organizations like Animal Friends offer animal-lover volunteers a wide range of opportunities such as spending time with shelter animals, bringing pet therapy to those who need it most, lending a hand at a low-cost clinic, greeting guests at a signature gala, and everything in between!
Give Diapers to Families in Need
Diapers are a much needed and often costly expense for families with little financial support resources available. The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank helps to provide disposable diapers by coordinating collection drives and then distributing to families in need. Volunteers can help with the coordination and distribution efforts, as well as help be advocates and ambassadors in the community to raise awareness.
Serve a Holiday Meal to The Homeless
For most of us, the holiday season triggers excitement for festive foods and treats shared with our loved ones. But for others, that’s not always the case, and there are several local organizations that have set out to help. Holiday Meals for the Homeless is a program from the Salvation Army that sponsors both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in the days before and after the holidays. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank looks for volunteers to help sort, inspect, and box food donations, as well as distribute to people in the area through food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. 412 Food Rescue is an organization where volunteers can help transport food from donors to nonprofit partners. With pick-ups happening daily and logistics coordinated through an easy-to-use mobile app, giving back can take as little as 30 minutes!
Pittsburgh is a city built on community, generosity, and heart. This holiday season, take time to explore the countless ways you can make a difference, whether through food donations, volunteering, supporting local businesses, or simply spreading kindness.
If you’re ever unsure where to start, VisitPITTSBURGHis an excellent resource for finding events, holiday volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives happening across the region.
