Support Friends of the Riverfront on October 28

PITTSBURGH, PA – (October 21, 2009) Friends of the Riverfront is excited to announce a partnership with The Pittsburgh Foundation for the 2009 Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving, which will take place on Wednesday, October 28 beginning at 10 a.m. On this day, individuals will be able to visit www.pittsburghgives.org to view the Friends of the Riverfront profile, make a donation, and have their donations matched at 50 cents to the dollar (minimum donation of 50 dollars, maximum of 2,500 per person). Day of Giving and Friends of the Riverfront representatives will also be present at the PPG Wintergarden in Downtown Pittsburgh at 10 a.m. for a special presentation and to collect donations in person.

The Pittsburgh Foundation is the 14th largest community foundation in the country. Since 1945, it has worked to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting charitable giving, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.

For over a decade, Friends of the Riverfront has been on the ground and in the water, working to protect and restore the Pittsburgh region’s priceless rivers and riverfronts. It is a pioneering organization that has been involved in creating nearly all of the trails you see as you bike, hike, rollerblade or paddle along our beautiful shores. Through intense collaboration with community partners, government officials, and diverse volunteer base, our rivers and riverfronts have been transformed from industrial wastelands to international examples of environmental renewal. Funds raised through the Day of Giving will support the continued development and stewardship of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

For more information about Friends of the Riverfront, visit www.friendsoftheriverfront.org or call 412.488.0212.

Remember, matching funds are limited for this one day event. Please plan to register early by visiting www.pittsburghgives.org.