FRIENDS CHARITIES

Helps talented students overcome financial barriers to achieve their educational dreams and build a brighter future.

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Empowering STEM Futures

We provide $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees, directly funding their education to reduce financial barriers. Our rigorous selection process ensures we support passionate students ready to make an impact.

Guiding Student Success

Our experienced professionals offer periodic mentorship to scholarship recipients, guiding them through college with interview preparation, workplace strategies, and academic support. We help students build networks for a thriving STEM career.

Building Impact

With 80% of every donation going to scholarships and 20% to operations, we maximize your support to benefit students. Our passionate team of full-time professionals ensures all funds drive meaningful change in our Pittsburgh communities.

Friends Charities is written in the form of an  ..acronym.
Faithful
Steadfast and loyal towards friends and community.
Reliable
Consistent performance in work and leisure.
Inviting
Welcoming and empathetic towards all.
Engaging
Welcoming and empathetic towards all.
Neighborly
Helpful and kind towards all.
Devoted
Enthusiastically giving our time and energy to the cause.
Sharing
Excited to give back to our community.