” Not all that long ago, a woman such as Erin Gannon never would have gotten a shot at a microphone. But she came out of the first generation of children with Down syndrome to be schooled in the mainstream and now, at 46, she’s more than ready to speak up…[read more].”

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has recognized 90 Companies and Organizations in Pittsburgh as Top Workplaces for 2019. These companies have been recognized based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees. Emmaus ranked #33 in the “Small Company” category. See the full rankings and associated articles here: https://topworkplaces.com/publication/post-gazette/

Volunteers from Ohio church brought their “journey of faith” to Pittsburgh for a week of spiritual retreat and hard work at Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pittsburgh, PA, August 2, 2019:  Seventeen volunteers from St. Joseph Catholic church in Strongsville, OH who call themselves “Mission of Hope” descended on Pittsburgh the week of […]

“Walsh Construction raised more than $80,000 at its seventh annual Pennsylvania regional charity golf outing, held June 6, in Farmington, Fayette, Pa., at the Nemacolin Renaissance Resort and Golf Club. Charity recipients include Rebuilding Pittsburgh Together, St. Anthony School Programs, JDRF , Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh and the McKenzi Ann Loid Scholarship Fund…” [read more]

Not all that long ago, a woman such as Erin Gannon never would have gotten a shot at a microphone. But she came out of the first generation of children with Down syndrome to be schooled in the mainstream and now, at 46, she’s more than ready…[read more]

The fourth annual “Fashion for a Cause Style Under the Stars” runway event is from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at St. Clair Country Club in Upper St. Clair. Fashions will be provided…[read more]

Former Pittsburgh Pirate and wife recognized by Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh for their service, advocacy for people with disabilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pittsburgh, PA, March 25, 2019:  Sean and Mandi Casey have been named as the 2019 winners of the Ken Wagner Award for Outstanding Service. The award will be presented at the Emmaus Kentucky […]

The “Pittsburrrrgh” Drowned Hogs are back. This group of glycol-gutted goofs have made a tradition of raising money for charity by getting pledges and then jumping into the frigid Monongahela River on or around Groundhog Day. They did their last public plunge in 2014 and then took a break. Now…[read more]

Korean-American teenagers from “Friends of Emmaus” volunteer group meet with local Korean War veterans to share their stories and honor their service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pittsburgh, PA, October 30th, 2018:  Teenagers from the “Friends of Emmaus” volunteer group have spent the last three years dedicating their time and talents to improving the lives of people […]

Crisp fall days are the perfect time for a workout that also makes the world a better place. Road races around Pittsburgh raise money for wide a range of charities and organizations, and they’re happening every weekend in October. Maybe you’ve already got plans to run…[read more]