Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and other generous community groups host events throughout the year to ensure that the needs of the women and children we serve are met. Check out information on past and upcoming events. We hope you will join us at a future event!
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March 2018
Happy Hour that helps!
Sponsored by: Many thanks to everyone who attended the Happy Hour that helps, our sponsor, S&T Bank, the Pittsburgh Penguins for their generous donation of a signed Evgeni Malkin jersey, as well as to the Host Committee! A special thanks to the evening's survivor speaker who bravely shared her story of hope. Host Committee: Julius Boatwright Julie Hallinan Emily Hitechew Kiely Lewandowski Laura Miller Carli Siger Erika Strassburger Natalie Talpas
Find out more »May 2018
Celebrating Survivors 2018
Presented by Register Today! Join Women’s Center & Shelter and UPMC Health Plan as we come together to celebrate survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and their children, remember those who have lost their lives to IPV and honor Homeless Children’s Education Fund with the prestigious Ted Craig Humanitarian Award. We are honored to welcome Morgan Miller, daughter of Tierne Ewing, as this year's survivor speaker. Friday, May 4, 2018 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. NEW LOCATION - Children's…
Find out more »Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 2018
Walk 4 Women at this year's Highmark Walk for a Health Community! Gather your family, friends, colleagues (and pups, too!) for this fun walk and help end violence against women. 100% of the proceeds raised by Women's Center & Center benefit our programs and services for women experiencing intimate partner violence and their children. Receive a raffle ticket for every $50 raised or donated! Saturday, May 12, 2018 Stage AE 7:45 a.m. Registration Begins Register Today! There are several ways to…
Find out more »October 2018
DV Awareness Month Happy Hour
Join Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh for a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Happy Hour. Learn about the updated RUSafe app and help us celebrate our new President/CEO, Nicole Molinaro Karaczun! Wear purple to receive two free raffle tickets. $25 donation. Drink and light appetizers. Must be over 21 to attend. Please RSVP by Monday, October 15th. Call 412-687-8017 ext. 331 with questions or to register offline. Host Committee: Julius Boatwright Jermaine Cuyler Leanna Graziani KayLeigh Hendricks Alex Kane Ryan…
Find out more »April 2019
Celebrating Survivors 2019
*SOLD OUT* Due to an overwhelming outpouring of support, registration for Celebrating Survivors is now closed. Thank you for helping us meet our goal. For questions regarding registration and attendance, please contact Jake at (412) 687-8017 ext. 331. Join Women’s Center & Shelter and UPMC Health Plan as we come together to celebrate survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and their children, remember those who have lost their lives to IPV and honor Sgt. Eric Kroll and the late Joyce…
Find out more »October 2019
WC&S Domestic Violence Awareness Month Happy Hour: 365 Days of Safety
Start your evening with small bites prepared by local chefs, drinks with friends, and a fantastic atmosphere while learning how WC&S is making a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence all year round. When: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 5:30pm – 7:30pm Where: Alloy 26 at NOVA Place 100 S Commons Suite 102, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Parking is available in the NOVA Place garage on South Commons) $25 donation includes drinks and light appetizers. Appetizers prepared by: Must…
Find out more »May 2020
ONLINE/VIRTUAL Highmark Walk | #DashAgainstDV2020
Get ready to gather your family, friends, colleagues (and even pups, too!) for this fun walk and help benefit adults and children escaping domestic violence! UPDATE: Regarding the CDC's guidelines in response to COVID-19, the 2020 Highmark Walk will be an ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????? ????????????????. - A virtual walk is a real walk, but it’s on your terms! Anytime between May 9 – June 30, you choose how and when you walk (treadmill, park or trail, or around the neighborhood) – it’s…
Find out more »June 2020
Celebrating Survivors 2020 Virtual Event
Important Update: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Celebrating Survivors will be held entirely online. Register online to get a private link to the event broadcast emailed to you. Rewatch on the WC&S Website Thank you to everyone who joined Women’s Center & Shelter and UPMC Health Plan on June 12 for a virtual event to celebrate survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and their children, remember those who have lost their lives to IPV, and honor the…
Find out more »October 2020
Trivia or Treat: A Virtual Benefit for Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
We may not be able to gather for happy hours or Halloween parties this October but we can still have fun! Join Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and sponsor Eckert Seamans for a battle of wits hosted by Triviamaster Ben Banyas. Grab some friends and form a team, or join a team of other trivia buffs, and test your collective knowledge against the finest minds in Pittsburgh (and beyond!) - all to benefit WC&S for Domestic Violence Awareness…
Find out more »June 2021
Celebrating Survivors 2021: A Virtual Event
Virtual Event Thursday, June 3 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visit CelebrateSurvivors.org for more information and to watch the live broadcast. Sponsors Many thanks to our dedicated sponsors for their incredible support! Presenting Ambassador of Hope Children’s Ambassador Empowerment Ambassadors Freedom Ambassadors BNY Mellon Wealth Management Harry Davis & Co. Huntington National Bank K&L Gates LLP Safety Ambassadors Houston Harbaugh, P.C. Maher Duessel Rothschild Doyno Collaborative Corporate Ambassadors Dunham reGroup Fort Pitt Capital Group Ted Craig Humanitarian Award Sponsor Edward…
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