Kennywood Day Kennywood Day 2024 was a BLAST! We loved getting everyone together and meeting up in different areas of the park. Having all the FC families together enjoying the BBQ and going on rides together made for an incredible day for the FC community. It was so nice to have all the different age groups exploring and enjoying the day… Read More
Friends All Around 2024 Our annual fundraiser gala was a great success! This year’s Friends All Around celebrated 18 years since The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh was established in 2006. Taking place at The Westin Pittsburgh, we honored our graduating seniors during a VIP reception; heard from parents, members, and executive staff; and watched the Friends All Around video, which… Read More
Unlike a typical weekly roundup, we have decided to bring you some big moments from the programming year in the spirit of Friends All Around on Sunday. The Friendship Circle’s 18th year of inclusive community building was like no other. FC Talks with Pamela Schuller On April 15th, 2024 the FC Alumni Council in collaboration with The Beacon, Repair the… Read More
Sports League Our final Sports League was a blast! We took advantage of the beautiful weather on Wednesday by playing an intense game of soccer outdoors. Ekow and Giorgia especially got into the game! We can’t wait to see what more fun next year’s Sports League brings.
FC Lounge and Group Friends at Home Day Our FC Lounge has had a great time hanging out this year. Groups of FC members met weekly throughout the 2023-24 year to paint, tie dye, use circuit construction kits, and play collaborative video games, including on a VR headset. Members even played board game tournaments, keeping score week after week! Last… Read More
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DonateAugust 29, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Shoftim) is named for the judges which Moses reiterates must be appointed: “Justice, justice you shall pursue.” Moses then continues to reiterate various laws. We find one in the end of the Parsha that brings us back to a much earlier Biblical episode. It’s a bit circuitous so please bear… Read More
August 29, 2025
Member Orientation 2025 Friends and families are so excited to welcome in our new program year! At Member Orientation friends had their faces painted, got to meet Oatmeal, the therapy bunny, and Addie, the therapy dog! Everyone was able to sign up for programs during the upcoming year using our new family portal! We can’t wait for the year to… Read More
August 22, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY They say seeing is believing. Well, if that’s the case, this Parsha is about belief. The Parsha is called “Re’eh,” which literally means “seeing,” and begins with Moses speaking to the Jewish people about important choices they need to make. His exact words? “See, I place before you today a blessing and a… Read More
