The Rona Jaffe Foundation Gives $500,000 to Support Literacy Programming at UPMC Children’s
The Rona Jaffe Foundation has generously donated $500,000 to establish an Endowed Fund for Children’s Literacy that will be named for American novelist Rona Jaffe. This endowment will support literacy initiatives that touch the lives of children, teens, and families receiving care through UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, our Primary Care Centers, and our Family […]
Expanding Access to Care: The Diehl Family and Friends Endowed Fund for Transportation
A lack of transportation contributes to more than 5,000 missed appointments at UPMC Children’s per year. For children with complex medical needs, these appointments can determine the trajectory of their lives. Katie and Matt Diehl have established an endowed fund to address a key disparity in accessing health care for kids and families in our […]
Grantmakers 2024: Children’s Trust Grants $170,000 for Startup Pediatric Research
Children’s Trust, an exclusive group of rising philanthropists, hosts the Grantmakers meeting every spring. The meeting brings together a group of hand-selected researchers whose work aims at improving pediatric health.
Recap: A Conversation with UPMC Children’s
On April 6, UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation hosted an interactive discussion on the current state of children’s behavioral health and the effects of the pandemic, including how philanthropy is delivering improved care for our patients.
Whole Child Wellness Clinic Provides a Novel Approach to Meeting the Needs of Children and Families
With donor support, UPMC Children’s has launched a trailblazing pilot program that is expected to serve as a model for comprehensive and coordinated behavioral health care for pediatric patients.