UPMC Pinnacle Foundation

09/04/2026

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Farm to Hospital Program at UPMC Memorial has been producing an incredible variety this summer, with recent harvests including bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, kale, collards, beets, yellow squash and green beans.
It takes many hands to keep the farm growing. We’re grateful to our farmer, Michelle, and our dedicated volunteers who plant, tend, harvest and prepare this fresh produce for our hospital community.

09/03/2026

Exciting things are happening at UPMC West Shore! Through our continued partnership with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU), we are proud to welcome a new group of Unlocking Potential interns. These interns will gain valuable hands-on experience, develop new skills, and demonstrate what's possible when individuals of all abilities are given opportunities to learn, contribute, and thrive in the workplace.

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is proud to support programs like Unlocking Potential, which help build confidence, foster independence, and create meaningful pathways to employment and community engagement.

09/02/2026

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Kit Lu, Medical Oncologist at UPMC Community Osteopathic and a valued Foundation supporter, for recently presenting at the Best of ASCO meeting in Philadelphia, where she shared the latest practice-changing updates in early-stage breast cancer care with fellow oncology professionals.

We are grateful for physicians like Dr. Lu who are committed to advancing cancer care, sharing knowledge, and bringing the latest innovations back to the patients and communities we serve.

09/01/2026

Gratitude has the power to stay with us long after a healing journey.

From now through September 25, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation invites patients and families to celebrate Day of Gratitude by recognizing the caregivers, programs and services that made a difference in their lives.

Through our Grateful Patient and Families Program, you can share your story and let those who cared for you know the lasting impact they made.

You can also turn gratitude into action. On Friday, September 25, our Day of Giving will support the Helping Hands Fund, providing critical assistance to patients and families facing financial hardship.

Share your story. Make a gift. Or do both! Together, we can celebrate exceptional care and extend that same spirit of compassion to others.

Each year, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation hosts Day of Gratitude to honor the deep connection between caregivers and the lives they touch.

08/31/2026

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is proud to support the Gratz Area Fire Company and its commitment to protecting the health and safety of the communities it serves. By strengthening emergency response capabilities and supporting first responders, this initiative helps ensure residents have access to lifesaving assistance when every second counts.

08/28/2026

Through our support of Take Heart Equine-Assisted Therapy, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is helping expand access to trauma-informed care for families across Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties. By empowering individuals and families to find hope, healing, and wholeness through therapeutic work with horses, this program fosters emotional healing, builds resilience, and strengthens healthy relationships for parents and children alike.

08/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Faith Elmes, Donor Relations and Database Coordinator, to the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation team!

A Central Pennsylvania native, Faith brings 10 years of experience in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, including roles with The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, the PA Child Welfare Resource Center and Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA.

In her new role, Faith is excited to help connect donors with the meaningful impact their generosity makes for patients, families and communities across Central Pennsylvania.

Faith is also an active community volunteer and a graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area’s Community Leadership Series. Outside of work, she enjoys live music, movies, crafting and cooking.

We’re excited to have you on the team, Faith!

08/28/2026

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation team recently gathered for our annual staff retreat to reflect on our work and collaborate on the future of our mission! As our team continues to grow, so does our ability to support patients, advance innovative programs, and improve the health of the communities we serve. We are grateful for each member of our Foundation family and the passion, creativity, and dedication they bring to our work every day!

08/27/2026

At Pride in Central PA, the UPMC REACCH Program provided HIV testing to 75 individuals, distributed hundreds of safer s*x supplies, and connected community members with important health education and prevention resources.

The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is proud to support programs like REACCH that expand access to care, promote prevention, and ensure individuals have the resources they need to make informed decisions about their health. Thank you to the incredible REACCH team for their dedication to creating welcoming spaces where everyone has access to compassionate care!

08/26/2026

Sometimes the smallest comforts make the biggest difference. The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation is honored to support UPMC Harrisburg's Cuddle Buddies program, providing comforting stuffed animals to pediatric patients following surgery. These simple gifts offer reassurance during a stressful time, helping reduce fear and anxiety while creating a more positive, compassionate care experience for children and their families.