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Give to PUCS!

Your generous gifts help us expand our academic programs, improve our facilities, and provide scholarships for our students.

Your gift to PUCS is greatly appreciated.  You may give online using our Donate button, or mail a check to:

Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
809 Center Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

**When making an online gift in Memory or in Honor of a loved one, please indicate this in the “Comments” box of the giving form.

Give during The Great PUCS Serve-A-Thon

PUCS gives back to the community. Our annual fundraiser, The Great PUCS Serve-A-Thon, happens each May. This is an exciting adventure of service to our community in which the Lord has so graciously placed us. It has proven to be our most successful opportunity to raise money for general school support and scholarship while engaging the community around us.

You can contribute by:

  • Sponsoring a student
  • Recruiting corporate sponsors
  • Volunteering

Give through the Pennsylvania EITC and OSTC Programs

Through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement and Opportunity Tax Credit Programs, businesses can donate scholarship dollars to approved schools and receive a tax credit equal to 75% of the contribution (90% if the business agrees to give the same amount for two consecutive years).

These gifts enable us to provide financial aid to students from low-income households or those living within the boundaries of failing school districts, making it possible for them to attend PUCS. Additionally, our new Preschool program is also eligible for PKSO EITC tax credits.

To learn more about how your business can support scholarships and receive tax credits, please contact Zach Bender in the PUCS Development Office at (412) 244-1779 or via email at zach.bender@pucs.org.

To apply for EITC or OSTC tax credits, please submit the Electronic Single Application from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s website. For technical support during the application process, please contact DCED Customer Service at 1-800-379-7448.

Give through the Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund

Previously the EITC/OSTC tax credits were available exclusively to businesses. Individuals can now donate through the Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund.

Would you like to support children who attend PUCS by giving up to 100% of your PA State tax dollars to our scholarship fund?   PUCS parents and supporters can claim tax credits on personal income taxes and benefit PUCS financial aid.  Please contact Zach Bender via email at zach.bender@pucs.org.

Give through the United Way of Allegheny County

When you give to the United Way campaign, please consider designating PUCS as a recipient of your gift. Simply write our code number [ 4372 ] on your United Way pledge card. To update your current pledge to include PUCS, simply email your request with our code number to epledge@uwac.org. All gifts received through the United Way will support social services for our students, helping us prepare our children to succeed in high school and beyond.

Give through Thrivent Choice

The Thrivent Choice charitable grant program engages Thrivent members and Thrivent Member Networks in providing grants that support charitable activities, furthering Thrivent’s mission and its purposes.  PUCS is eligible to receive Choice Dollars grant funding.  Visit https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-choice/ to learn more.

Give Securities

PUCS welcomes gifts of securities. These gifts may be made through our agent, Mr. Kyle Balliet, at Shorebridge Wealth Management. Please contact Mr. Balliet for transfer information at 412-742-4850 or via email at balliet@shorebridgewm.com. The fax number is (412) 742-4851.

If you would like to discuss your gift or have any questions, please contact Zach Bender at (412) 244-1779 or via email at zach.bender@pucs.org.

There Are Many Ways to Support PUCS

United Way
Code: 4372

Giant Eagle – Apples for Students
ID: 841812

Box Tops
Send to PUCS or scan your receipt in the app

Amazon Smile
Identify PUCS as your charity

Corporate matching and corporate gifts for volunteering
See your HR department

Volunteering and Prayer