Founded in 1965, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh provides a variety of services for children between the ages of 6 and 13. Located in Pittsburgh, the organization conducts various nationwide fundraising activities. It conducts various luncheons, fashion shows, picnics and campaigns. It administers a community-based mentoring program that serves more than 300 community members every year. Additionally, it supports a school-based mentoring program that includes recreational, health, community and academic activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh also administers high school and college mentoring programs. The organization provides several volunteer services. It is a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, which is one of the leading mentoring organizations for children in the United States.
Founded in 1975, Youth Advocate Programs is one of the largest nonprofit youth and family support agencies that works with high-risk youths and their families in the United States. The agency employs a staff of more than 2,200 personnel and focuses on child welfare, juvenile justice and behavioral health issues. It serves children with autism and provides independent living and life skills programs. Youth Advocate Programs offers medical assistance funded mobile therapy and school-based programs. In addition, the agency provides advocacy and homebuilders programs and services for dependent youths and their families. Youth Advocate Programs maintains a location in Pittsburgh.
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is a health and human services organization, serving the community through several wellness and social programs. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., the organization offers several programs to encourage people to act on character-development principles. It also provides programs to build self-esteem, strengthen positive values and establish healthy behaviors. Additionally, the organization conducts several group exercise classes and aquatic programs on mobility/flexibility, social events and volunteer activities. YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh also provides child care and babysitting services to members.
In business for more than 150 years, YMCA of Metropolitan Pittsburgh is a nationally affiliated character building social service agency. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., it focuses on program services for individuals and families. The agency offers services, such as adult leagues, adult/youth swimming lessons, life guarding, child development/care and environmental education, to name a few. YMCA of Metropolitan Pittsburgh conducts various programs including, enrichment for seniors/youth, camping and health/wellness, among others. The agency is a partner of Pittsburgh Penguins.
