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

McAuley Ministries Presents the 2023 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award to Hill District Residents Sheila S. Petite & Nyabingi Michie

McAuley Ministries, Pittsburgh Mercy’s grant-making foundation, is pleased to announce Sheila S. Petite and Nyabingi Michie as the recipients of the 2023 Sister Susan Welsh Good Neighbor Award.

Nominations closed 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, 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

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    Invited Applications will be reviewed at the Spring 2025 Board Meeting. If you have an idea you would like us to consider, please reach out to Marisol Valentin @ mvalentin@mcauleyministries.org

Outreach & Sustainability Grants

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    No 2023 Spring Cycle

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    For Review in July 2023 - Summer Cycle

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    For Review in October 2023 - Fall Cycle