Our Vision

A good neighbor whose support has contributed to neighborhoods that are safe, vibrant, and celebrated, and where residents are healthy and enabled to reach their full potential
About McAuley Ministries

Now Accepting Nominations for the Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award

The Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award recognizes a resident of the Hill District, Uptown, or West Oakland who exemplifies the ideals of a “good neighbor” – a person who is compassionate, friendly, and helpful; a willing volunteer; an organizer of neighborhood events; and devotes time, talents and resources to make their neighborhood a better place to live.

McAuley Ministries announces recipient of the 2022 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award

McAuley Ministries, Pittsburgh Mercy’s grant-making foundation, announced that Brenda Tate, of the Hill District, was the recipient of the 2022 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award. Brenda Tate has spent many years as a community activist and is committed to organizing events that educate and raise social justice awareness in the Greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding communities.

McAuley Ministries Announces Recipient of the 2022 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award, Two New Appointments to its Board of Directors, and its 2023 Advisory Council Members

McAuley Ministries announces Brenda Tate, of the Hill District, as the recipient of the 2022 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award. In addition to the Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award, McAuley Ministries announces two new appointments to its board of directors: Sister Judith Stojhovic and Dr. Howard B. Slaughter Jr. Each will serve a three-year term. Additionally, McAuley Ministries announces their Advisory Council members.

McAuley Ministries Awards 13 Grants Totaling Over $1.6 Million to Nonprofit Organizations

McAuley Ministries awards 13 grants totaling over $1.6 million to support advocacy, capacity building, community development, education, and health and wellness initiatives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland communities, its three focus neighborhoods
McAuley Ministries works collaboratively in the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of the Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland.

"If we love God, we will undoubtedly love our neighbor also; they are as cause and effect."

Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters of Mercy

How We Help

Health & Wellness
Community & Economic Development
Education
Capacity Building
Legacy Programs
Special Initiatives

Grant Application Dates

Major Grants

  • Closed

    By Invitation Only

  • Aug. 26, 2023

    Invited Letters of Inquiry s For Review in October 2023

Outreach & Sustainability Grants

  • June 16, 2023

    For Review in July 2023 - Summer Cycle

  • Sept. 15, 2023

    For Review in October 2023 - Fall Cycle For Review in October 2023