The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh

A heartfelt end-of-year thanks to the incredible team members at The Children's Institute for your dedication, passion, and hard work in 2024! 🎉 Your commitment to our mission makes all the difference for the children and families we serve. 💚 We wrapped up the year with a Polar Express-themed Winterfest celebration, a fun and festive way to show appreciation for all your efforts. 🚂✨ The Children's Institute is now closed for the holidays and will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! ❄️

A huge thank you to Michael Memo and Diagnostics Direct, Inc. for donating more than 125 youth face masks that will be distributed among our Child & Family Services families! Michael was joined by his son, also Michael, a former patient, as they returned to give back to the organization that played a pivotal role in their lives. We’re beyond grateful for your kindness! Learn more about ways to help The Children's Institute on our website: https://lnkd.in/dvyfMqBy

Wednesday, local first responders delivered toys to our nearly 200 students as part of the 13th Annual Presents From Police! Thousands of children at The Day School have received gifts through this drive and we deeply appreciate the generosity of the police, volunteers, and community members who have made this event possible for over a decade.

For the 11th year, Mary and Tom Albaugh of Amazing Grace Pillowcase have generously donated hundreds of handmade pillowcases to families under our care! This gift includes their 19,000th pillowcase! Thank you, Mary, Tom, and all of the folks who donated their time and creativity.

Despite significant gains regarding the management of concussed children and adolescents, confusion remains regarding return to physical education post-concussion. Congratulations to our very own Pamela Maree Tucker, DPT on publication of an article entitled "The Unconsidered Pathway: Suggestions for Physical Therapists to Facilitate Student Reintegration to Physical Education after a Concussion." Check out the article which was published in "children" online: https://lnkd.in/ewvA5iBU

#GIVINGTUESDAY FINAL UPDATE: TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Good days are made possible with your support. Don't miss this opportunity to help the 8,000+ kids and families we serve each year with a gift to The Children's Institute Foundation: https://lnkd.in/d9_x49AA Your generosity has unlocked a $10,000 match from our Board of Trustees! We are moving up the leaderboard and need you to help us finish strong!

#GIVINGTUESDAY UPDATE: You helped us secure the $5,000 match from DBR & CO! But we still have a generous $10,000 match from our Board of Trustees. Make your gift now: https://lnkd.in/d9_x49AA Your #GivingTuesday gift helps Albert communicate his needs, Mackenzie improve her endurance, and Ro'Nae strengthen her core. For them, that's what makes a day.. a good day. When you give generously, you're helping children with disabilities and families with complex needs navigate challenges, large and small. 💚 Your generosity today will lead to more good days in the future for the kids and families we serve.

Thanks to DBR & CO for having our back on #GivingTuesday! Save this link to make a gift tomorrow and double your impact: https://lnkd.in/d9_x49AA

To our incredible kids, families, team members, and supporters—we are so grateful to have you as part of our community. Wishing you and your loves ones a joyful and heartwarming Thanksgiving. 🍂🤎🥧

Bookmark our page and make a plan to give on Dec. 3 as part of Give Big Pittsburgh, the local GivingTuesday event: https://lnkd.in/d9_x49AA Good days are made possible with your support. When Albert has a good day, he’s able to focus in class and communicate his needs thanks to his care team of therapists, teachers, and aides. Your gift is doubled on Dec. 3 thanks to our generous sponsor and longtime partner DBR & CO who is matching all donations dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. Plus, our Board of Trustees will provide matching funds, meaning your gift will go even further toward helping kids and families at The Children’s Institute have more good days.