Amachi Pittsburgh

School’s Out: Support That Shows Up All Summer Long

Across Amachi Pittsburgh, your generosity fuels consistent, caring support for children and families impacted by incarceration: in schools, neighborhoods, homes, and throughout the community.
As the school year comes to a close, that support looked like this:
Youth and mentors built trust and safety through Sanctuary®‑based activities and community outings
Families engaged in workshops and shared‑meal programming that blended resources with relationship‑building

Young people celebrated milestones from college acceptances to first job offers

Returning citizens and their families strengthened communication and emotional‑intelligence skills during re‑entry preparation.

When school lets out, the need for consistency doesn’t take a break.
Monthly giving ensures Amachi Pittsburgh can show up all summer long — creating safe spaces, deepening relationships, and providing stability when routines change. It’s what turns year-round presence into lasting impact.

Give today to sustain Amachi’s full circle of support — wherever families need us most.

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor for warmly welcoming Amachi Pittsburgh, our Ambassadors, and the amazing students in the First Chance Scholarship Program.

Creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and inspired matters, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, uplift, and continue building brighter futures together. 💙✨

HERE4U’s Amachi On The Move mobile unit pulled up to the Sto Rox Mental Health Day to be present with the kids, families, and community 💙🧠✨

Game Changers in the building. 💪🏾🔥

The Northside Steelers x Amachi Pittsburgh partnership is leveling up through the Resilient Coach Certification Training—where mentorship meets impact, and coaching goes beyond the game. 🏈✨

We’re building stronger coaches, empowering youth, and creating spaces where resilience wins every time.

🎉 Excited to be a vendor at the 10th Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party, presented by .bank !

Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the historic in the Hill District for a full day of food, shopping, music, and community.

Come support local businesses at one of Pittsburgh’s biggest events!

Amachi Pittsburgh is excited to be a part of this event again—we’ll be there with our HERE4U Mobile Unit! Come by, connect with us, and see what we’re bringing to the community 💙

🚐✨ HERE4U Amachi On The Move!

We pulled up to Phillips Rec Center in Carrick and turned learning into a whole experience 🔥 Youth jumped into interactive sanctuary scenarios, explored the power of the 7 Commitments, and showed up ready to grow, reflect, and lead.

And of course… they didn’t leave empty-handed 👀 Each participant earned their very own 7 Commitments journal 📓💭

This is what it looks like when community, creativity, and healing come together 💙

When a child grows up carrying the trauma of a parent’s incarceration, the carefree moments others take for granted—play, safety, imagination—are replaced with adult-sized burdens no child should ever be forced to endure.
Yet more than 35,000 young people in Allegheny County experience this
heartbreaking reality. That’s why we invite you to join us for the 2026 Amachi Hachi Pachi on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. ( ) This year’s theme is Play It Forward: Let Kids Be Kids.

This unforgettable, adults-only event brings together more than 300
business leaders, innovators, and community stakeholders for a purpose that stretches far beyond one night. Guests will explore hands-on,imaginative activities, enjoy whimsical food and drink, and celebrate amazing champions for children—all while reconnecting with something many of us lose along the way: our own inner child. After all, adults deserve recess, too.

When we remember what childhood should feel like, we’re reminded of
our responsibility to protect it for every kid. Since 2003, Amachi Pittsburgh has been living that conviction—serving as a beacon of hope and providing stability where systems too often fall short. Together, we can “play it forward” and ensure that children who need us most have the chance to simply be what they are, kids.

💸 Knowledge is power—and we’re putting it into action!

Amachi Pittsburgh is teaming up with , .bank , , and bring you a Financial Literacy Blitz—a powerful, hands-on experience designed to equip youth and families with real-world money skills.

📊 From budgeting basics to beginner investing and building emergency funds, this workshop is all about creating financial confidence and stability for today and the future.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to youth ages 10–17, adults, and families—with activities for the little ones too!

📍 UPMC Neighborhood Center
🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
🍽 Refreshments provided

This is more than a workshop—it’s a step toward family strengthening, financial empowerment, and generational impact. 💪🏽✨

🎟 Don’t wait—secure your spot today and invest in your future!