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: 2021 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award

This award recognizes a resident of the Hill District, Uptown, or West Oakland who exemplifies the ideals of a “good neighbor” – compassionate; friendly; helpful; a willing volunteer; an organizer of neighborhood events; willing to devote time, talents, and resources to make his or her neighborhood a better place to live. The Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award and a cash prize will be presented on an annual basis. Click to see complete nomination details.

McAuley Ministries names new Executive Director

We welcome Marisol Wandiga Valentin as the new executive director of McAuley Ministries. Wandiga Valentin succeeds Michele Rone Cooper who, following an accomplished 37-year career with Pittsburgh Mercy, is retiring effective December 31, 2020.

COVID-19 Pandemic

McAuley Ministries responds to the COVID-19 pandemic through support to our community partners who are on the front lines, serving our neighbors.

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

  • May 21, 2021

    Letter of Inquiry

  • Aug. 20, 2021

    Invited Full Applications For Review in November 2021

Outreach Grants

  • Closed

    For Review in March 2021

  • April 16, 2021

    For Review in July 2021

  • Aug. 6, 2021

    For Review in November 2021