This organization is one of Pittsburgh's finest nonprofits. They have a documented track record of effectiveness and a reputation for excellence in everything they get involved with, especially in mentoring. I appreciate that they are very partnership-minded and stick to what they do best: camping, after-school programs, youth mentoring, and family programs. My encounters with them have always been professional and courteous. When we need an organization to go the extra mile for an underprivileged child or family, this is who we turn to.
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- EIN 25-1128116
- (412) 741-8550
- 850 Cranberry Woods Drive Suite 2236 Cranberry Township PA 16066 USA
- www.familyguidance.net
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Camps, Children & Youth, Christianity, Religion, Sports, Youth Development
Mission: Family Guidance seeks to transform the lives of vulnerable Pittsburgh youth (ages 7-17) through a dynamic mentoring program and a summer camp experience providing children with a greater vision for their life beyond their current challenges while modeling the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ.
Results: Currently serving 121 active mentoring matches (as of Fall 2022) and plan on welcoming over 300 children to Promise Camp for Summer 2023. To date, Family Guidance has served over 25,000 children since our founding in 1964.
Target demographics: transform the lives of youth in historically underserved neighborhoods
Direct beneficiaries per year: 145 mentees, 247 summer campers
Geographic areas served: Pittsburgh's most challenging neighborhoods
Programs: One2One mentoring program matches children from predominately single-parent families in a one-on-one relationship with a trained, Christian adult. These mentors provide ongoing friendships, stability, and a commitment to help inspire these children to use their God-given talents and abilities in every part of their lives while modeling the faith, hope, and love of Jesus. Promise Camp, located in Beaver County, offers dynamic, life-changing and week-long overnight summer camp experiences. With a strong relational focus and an intentionally-low staff to camper ratio of 3:1, we develop meaningful relationships with campers and demonstrate God's unconditional love and acceptance right where they are---no matter their background, family dynamic, or personal struggles. Many campers also participate in Family Guidance's mentoring program.