PIRATES CHARITIES FRIENDSGIVING HOLIDAY DRIVE

Throughout the month of November 2020, Pirates Charities teamed-up with Pirates fans, players, coaches and front office staff to make a positive impact with the "Pirates Charities Friendsgiving" holiday gift campaign. The online campaign raised funds to benefit four local non-profit organizations and their efforts to support local families and individuals during the holiday season by assisting with the purchase of toys, clothes and winter outerwear.

Thanks to the efforts, Pirates Charities distributed a total of $55,000 to four area non-profits and worked with them to ensure a brighter holiday season for many local families.

"The holiday season is a time when many need our help, especially this year," said Pirates President Travis Williams. "We are proud of this initiative and our partnerships with these four local nonprofits, and we are humbled to have a part in being able to ease the burden on a number of Pittsburgh families this year."

Allegheny County Department of Human Services

The Pirates Charities contribution provided holiday gifts for over 200 children receiving care through the Office of Children, Youth and Families. On Monday, December 7, Pirates Charities took part in a special check presentation at the Holiday Project Workshop. The Pirate Parrot presented a donation as well as a bag full of toys to be donated to the workshop.

Light of Life

The Pirates Charities contribution helped Light of Life in providing holiday gifts for 150 individuals. On Thursday, December 10, the Pirates presented a donation and helped in distributing meals to those in need.

Urban Impact

The Pirates Charities contribution helped to provide 55 families on the City's North Side with the gifts they needed to have a happy holiday season. On Saturday, December 12, the Pirate Parrot presented Urban Impact with a donation and assisted with a holiday delivery surprise to a North Side family.

Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania

The Pirates Charities contribution assisted over 100 individuals during the holiday season. On Tuesday, December 15, the Pirate Parrot and Pirates Charities staff joined the Salvation Army for a check presentation and a special shopping trip to help with 10 local families in need.