PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) The Pittsburgh Pirates and Pirates Charities are joining together for a special campaign during for the holiday season, by announcing the November "Friendsgiving" fundraising and holiday gift campaign.
Pirates players, coaches, and staff will be teaming with Pirates Charities and local community groups to help those in need during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This holiday season, we will use our time to continue to find opportunities with our players and coaches to give back to our nonprofit friends and the Pittsburgh community," said Pirates President Travis Williams. "While we may not be able to host in-person events, we wanted to have our own take on Friendsgiving and raise funds to help those in need throughout the area. The Friendsgiving campaign is an extension of our season-long Family Forever initiative, one that made a significant impact in our community during a time of such uncertainty."
The "friendsgiving" campaign will be lasting throughout the month of November and will be raising needed funds for non-profit organizations as well as local families and individuals.
The funds raised will be going towards the purchase of toys, clothes, and winter outerwear for those who are in need.
Fans are encouraged to join in the efforts by going to pirates.com/friendsgiving.
Salvation Army of Western PA, Urban Impact, Allegheny County Department of Human Services, and Light of Life will be the the ones in benefit from the campaign.
