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The Bartko Foundation is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to invest in self-sufficiency goals of single minority mothers in Greater Pgh.

The Mission:

The Bartko Foundation is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to invest in the self-sufficiency of single minority mothers. The Purpose:

Our purpose is to assist these women in achieving goals they have set for themselves and to help them continue positive progress in their life’s journey. We generally focus our support on goals related to education, transportation, housing and employment. We believe these areas have the most profound impact in the lives of our recipients and, therefore, our investments. We seek to help these individuals reinforce their own sense of accomplishment with their self-sufficiency goals. The How:

Desiring not to duplicate efforts, the Bartko Foundation partners with others to find and fund eligible applicants. Our partners are sponsoring agencies and organizations that work with women whose needs may “fall through the cracks,” side-tracking them from becoming self-sufficient. The sponsoring agency or person aids the applicant with completing an application and telling her story. Successful applicants are those who are participating or have participated in one of the sponsor’s programs and who are taking active steps in their journey to self-sufficiency.

08/25/2026

Buying your first home can be daunting. This is one of many opportunities in the Pittsburgh area which can help first time homebuyers consider the possibilities and prepare for the future.

08/07/2026

The 23rd annual Golf Classic is in the books! Congratulations to the winners, gratitude to all the sponsors, to Quicksilver Golf Course, volunteers, all who donated merch and baskets for the auction and to the weather gods for a magnificent day.

07/23/2026

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE NUMBER OF GOLFERS, REGISTRATION WILL NOW BEGIN AT 10 AM, LUNCH WILL BE AT 11 AM, AND TEE TIME WILL BE NOON.

07/17/2026

We are three weeks out from the 23rd annual Bartko Foundation Golf Classic and thrilled to announce that we are completely sold out for the golf outing! Thank you to all of our many sponsors (a record number) and all of our participants (also a record number) for making that happen.

There are still tickets available for the benefit concert featuring J Roddy Walston and the Automatic Band at the Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall (thunderbirdmusichall.com)following the golf. This is brought to us through the efforts of McDonnell and Associates, P.A. and the team at Wild Mayhem. Thank you!

The concert is open to the public and starts at 8 PM on August 6.

06/28/2026

The 23rd Annual Bartko Foundation Golf Classic is just 6 weeks away, and we have an exciting announcement. In addition to our TopGolf cocktail party hosted by PropLogix on Wednesday, August 5th, and the Golf Classic on the 6th, we have added a benefit concert to our agenda! That's right! The Evening...

05/31/2026

Foursomes are filling up fast. Comment if you’re interested in joining us.

04/23/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our 2026 Donors’ raffle. They are:
Laura Vassamillet-watch (which Laura resonated to Cooking for a Cure)
Ilona Tassone-bourbon basket and glasses
Gina Villi-Caraway food storage system
Beth Zeanchock- Pearl Peddler necklace

Many thanks to all those who donated and helped make the 2026 Irene’s Dream Luncheon a success.

04/14/2026

And another Irene’s Dream Luncheon is in the books. The grand ball room was filled with supporters celebrating the achievements of Faith Ndigu, the 2026 IOB grantee whose perseverance is truly emblematic of the Bartko mission. We were also thrilled to honor Barbara Cooley-Shaw as the IOB 2026 volunteer for her long time support. Rev. Dr Patrice Fowler-Searcy served as this year’s Mistress of Ceremonies and Dr. Dina Clark was honorary chair. Many thanks to all who made this fund raiser so very special. Donations are greyfully received through the website at https://bartkofoundation.org/

04/12/2026

What a great day! We loved having First Lady Katie O’Connor join us!

03/13/2026

You are invited to join us for Irene’s Dream Luncheon & Boutique Shopping on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the DoubleTree Hotel in Pittsburgh.

This gathering brings together community members, supporters, and partners for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and purpose. Through lunch and boutique shopping, we come together in support of efforts that assist single women of color with children as they work toward self‑sufficiency, rooted in the belief that we are strongest when we lift one another up.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful event. Kindly RSVP by April 1, 2026.

Address

Pittsburgh, PA

Telephone

(412) 371-1142

Website

http://bartkofoundation.com/index.php/about-us/contact

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