Pittsburgh

CISV Pittsburgh Get-Together at Pins Mechanical Company
2024-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pins Mechanical Company, 407 Cinema Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203
Join us as we say “bon voyage” to our summer program delegates, play some duck pin bowling and discuss all things CISV. Bring family and friends interested in CISV or merely curious about the programs.
Pins Mechanical Company — family friendly in the afternoon — is located in the Southside Works at 407 Cinema Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Duck pin bowling is $8 per game/person. Bring snacks to share. Beverages are sold at the venue.
Let us know you’re coming! Please register.

Service Project with Tree Pittsburgh
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Our Junior Branch board has arranged a service project with Tree Pittsburgh on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to mulch street trees near Bakery Square near the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Enterprise St. The closet address is 6501 Hamilton Ave. Help beautify the East End!
Please bring gardening tools and gloves and RSVP!
See you there!

Regional Mini-Camp!
2024-04-26 19:00 - 2024-04-28 10:00 | Camp Letts, 4003 Camp Letts Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
Regional Mini-Camp
Join the Mid-Atlantic Region for our most anticipated event of the year! Regional mini-camp is a chance to experience a CISV camp in a weekend with chapters from across the MidAtlantic – including Pittsburgh.
RMC is open to kids ages 10-18.
DETAILS
Included: Room, meals, and mini camp t-shirt.
LOCATION:
Camp Letts
Camp Letts Road Dining Hall Edgewater, MD 21037
DROP OFF/CHECK-IN: 7:00pm Friday, April 26th
(All campers should report to the Dining Hall for check-in. Not the cabins.)
PICK UP: 10:00-11:00 am Sunday, April 28th
(Please arrive on time for pick-up. We will be turning the cabins and meeting rooms back over to Camp Letts after 11 a.m.)
TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation is not provided by CISV DC. Please coordinate with other parents to carpool for pickup and drop-off.
Inform the Pittsburgh chapter that you registered so we can arrange CHAPERONES and TRANSPORTATION if there are enough participants: Pittsburgh@cisvusa.org
REFUNDS:
Because we have to contract for cabin space, we cannot issue refunds for this event.
JB scholarship application can be found here to cover up to 50% of the registration cost.
REGISTER
REGISTER HERE

Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library in East Liberty
2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Carnegie Library – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
On Saturday, December 16, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm in Room 1. Come meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs.
Learn more about our international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Virtual Meet and Greet
2023-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
On Tuesday, December 5, please join us for a virtual Meet and Greet from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn about our 2024 programs.
ZOOM LINK
Learn more about our international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library in East Liberty – Thurs. Nov. 16
2023-11-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Carnegie Library – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
On Thursday, November 16, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm in Room 3B. Come meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs.
Learn more about our international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Virtual Meet & Greet
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
On Tuesday, November 14, please join us for a virtual Meet and Greet from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn about our 2024 programs.
ZOOM LINK
Learn more about our international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill Branch - Sun. Nov 12
2023-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Carnegie Library – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
On Sunday, November 12, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 11:30am – 1:00pm in Room B. Come meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs.
Learn more about our international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library East Liberty - Sat., Nov. 4
2023-11-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Carnegie Library – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
On Saturday, November 4, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Come meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs.
Learn more about our international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

CISV Recruitment Meeting
2023-09-24 16:00 - 17:30 | PA
Join us to plan to get the word out about CISV Pittsburgh!
All members, past and present, and 2023 delegates and their families are encouraged to attend this meeting to plan for events and activities to recruit new families to the chapter. We want to spread the word about opportunities to participate in CISV programs.
We are planning a Zoom meeting for Sunday, September 24 from 4:00-5:30. Please register and we’ll email you the link.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6284805850?pwd=[REDACTED]
We are also looking for youth to join us the same night with our Junior Branch president to see what kinds of activities will interest them this year.
Thanks again – your volunteering will help the chapter to grow.

Chapter Meeting - CANCELED
2023-05-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Pittsburgh New Church School, 299 Le Roi Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15208
THE MAY CHAPTER MEETING IS CANCELED. SEE EVERYONE AT THE MAY 13 BON VOYAGE PICNIC.
Everyone is welcome to our monthly chapter meeting!
Our Junior Branch will be doing a fun activity with JB youth (parents can participate).
Parents are encouraged to attend. We’ll be discussing such things as CISV’s international programs, fundraising events, community outreach and more!

Please note, attendance by JB and parents are factored into the selection of our delegates for our international programs.

CISV Service Project with Tree Pittsburgh
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Pittsburgh Obama Academy, 15 N Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 15206
Our Junior Branch board has arranged a service project with Tree Pittsburgh Saturday, April 29 at 1:00 pm at the Pittsburgh Obama Academy: 515 N Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Please bring gardening tools and gloves and RSVP!

See you there!

Regional Mini-Camp
2023-04-21 19:00 - 2023-04-23 11:00 | PA
Regional Mini-Camp
It’s time for Regional Mini-Camp! Join chapters from Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley, and Washington D.C. for a weekend-long camp, planned by the Junior Branch board presidents!
Moving Mountains RMC Pre-Camp
WHEN
April 21-23, 2023
Check in: Friday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Check out: Sunday, April 23, 11 a.m.
WHERE
Horsham, Pa.
WHY
RMC is a place to make new friends, get a taste of a CISV international camp, and have fun!
WHO
Youth ages 10+
Chaperones needed – 23+ with a valid driver’s license. (We will do background and driving record checks).
COST
The registration fee for RMC (including meals and a t-shirt) is $140 by March 20; $155 after.
If there are enough registrants, the Pittsburgh chapter will arrange transportation at an additional cost, to be determined.
Free for chaperones.
JB scholarship application can be found here to cover up to 50% of the registration cost.
HOW
REGISTER HERE
Inform the Pittsburgh chapter that you registered so we can arrange transportation if there are enough participants: Pittsburgh@cisvusa.org

Chapter Meeting
2023-03-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-02-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-01-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-11-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-10-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Pittsburgh New Church School, 299 Le Roi Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15208
Everyone is welcome to our monthly chapter meeting!
Our Junior Branch will be doing a fun activity with JB youth (parents can participate).
Parents are encouraged to attend. We’ll be discussing such things as CISV’s international programs, fundraising events, community outreach and more!

Please note, attendance by JB and parents are factored into the selection of our delegates for our international programs.

Meet & Greet at Carnegie Library - East Liberty, Tuesday 1/24
2023-01-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Carnegie Library – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
On Tuesday, January 24, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Come for pizza and drinks and meet our members who have participated in our international programs.
Learn more about our 2023 international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 students the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 26 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involve.

Meet & Greet at Carnegie Library - East Liberty, Saturday 1/21
2023-01-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Carnegie Library – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
On Saturday, January 21, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. Come for pizza and drinks and meet our members who have participated in our international programs.
Learn more about our 2023 international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 students the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 26 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Meet & Greet at Carnegie Library - East Liberty, Thursday 1/19
2023-01-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Carnegie Library – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
On Thursday, January 19, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Come for pizza and drinks and meet our members who have participated in our international programs.
Learn more about our 2023 international programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 students the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 26 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Meet and Greet - Moon Library
2023-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Moon Township Public Library, 1700 Beaver Grade Rd #100, Coraopolis, PA, 15108, United States
On Monday, January 9, please join us for a (free) Meet and Greet at the Moon Township Public Library from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Come for pizza and drinks and meet our members who have participated in our international programs.
Learn more about our 2023 international programs. (The application period opens December 4.)
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 students the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 26 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

2023 Big Reveal
2022-12-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Pittsburgh New Church School, 299 Le Roi Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15208
2023 Big Reveal
Sunday, December 4 (during our chapter meeting)
We’ll reveal where in the world our international programs will be held this summer!
Come learn about how CISV programs build empathy, global friendships and leadership skills in youth ages 11 to 17.
Meet youth who have participated in our programs and their families to learn more.
Pittsburgh New Church School
299 Le Roi Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Pizza and soft drinks available. Please register.
Applications for our international programs will be open the evening of Sunday, December 4 on our website.

CISV in Motion
2022-10-14 13:00 - 2022-10-16 11:30 | Hyatt Regency at the Pittsburgh International Airport, 1111 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
CISV Pittsburgh is hosting CISV USA’s annual conference!
Friday to Sunday, October 14 – 16
Hyatt Regency at the Pittsburgh International Airport
We need volunteers to make it a success!
CISV in Motion is a GREAT opportunity to get more involved with CISV nationally and locally, learn more about our organization, and meet other energized CISVers from around the country.
We need volunteers to run the CISV store and assist the conference organizers. We also need a family to host an adult CISVer from Costa Rica on Sunday, October 16.
Volunteers are able to participate in conference sessions (after completing their volunteer duties) and attend the Awards Dinner on Saturday evening.
CISV Pittsburgh will reimburse volunteers up to $15 for a meal while volunteering.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

Welcome Back Picnic
2022-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Mellon Park Shelter, 6602 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for our annual Welcome Back Picnic.
We’ll debrief our delegates who traveled this summer.
Meet up with old friends, and make new friends. Learn what this year has in store for the JB and CISV.
Pizza will be provided. Please bring sides, dessert and drinks.
PLEASE REGISTER ABOVE.
SIGN UP TO BRING A DISH.
The Mellon Park Shelter is near the playground on 5th Avenue

May Chapter Meeting
2022-05-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Pittsburgh New Church School, 299 Le Roi Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15208
Everyone is welcome!
Our Junior Branch will be doing a fun activity with JB youth (parents can participate).
Parents are encouraged to attend. We’ll be discussing ways to volunteer with the chapter and making plans for the fall. We will answer questions about international travel this summer.

Covid Precautions:
Please wear a mask. If you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive to Covid-19, we ask that you do not attend.
Please fill out these forms and bring with you:

CISV Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus

CISV Health Questionnaire – COVID-19

JB Service Project with Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation for LGBTQ+ Community
2022-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Repair the World, 6140 Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join the CISV Pittsburgh Junior Branch at Repair the World in East Liberty for a service-learning opportunity with Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation.
Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation works to improve the health of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities in Pittsburgh by offering a variety of services, as well as expert training for organizations to improve their capacity to serve LGBTQ+ clients and staff.
We will be packing supplies for LGBTQ+ people in need.
REGISTER here
Bring the following donations:

Household Items: laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper
Food: dry pasta, beans, pasta sauce, nuts, non-perishable dried fruits, sweets
Personal Care Items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, esp. products for curly/coiled/highly-textured hair

Repair the World mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world, igniting a lifelong commitment to service.

March Chapter Meeting
2022-03-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Pittsburgh New Church School, 299 Le Roi Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15208
Everyone is welcome!
Our Junior Branch will be doing an activity around one of CISV’s main pillars: sustainability. They’ll be making candy sushi and talking about sustainable fisheries.
PLEASE REGISTER (The JB would like to know how many supplies to purchase for the activity.)
Parents are encouraged to attend. We’ll be discussing ways to volunteer with the chapter.
Bring the following donations for the JB’s April service project being planned with Repair the World on April 6:

Household Items: laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper
Food: dry pasta, beans, pasta sauce, nuts, non-perishable dried fruits, sweets
Personal Care Items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, esp. products for curly/coiled/highly-textured hair
The JB will also be taking donations to purchase these items.

Covid Precautions:
Please wear a mask. If you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive to Covid-19, we ask that you do not attend.
Please fill out these forms and bring with you:

CISV Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus

CISV Health Questionnaire – COVID-19

Informational Session for Summer 2022 Programs
2022-02-08 19:30 - 20:30 | PA
Learn more about CISV’s life-changing programs for ages 11-17. We’ll answer your questions about costs, educational content, COVID protocols and more.
Missed our Big Reveal? Check out the video that includes information about each program.
See our full list of programs.
Zoom link for the event
Register to get the Zoom link in a confirmation email.

Chapter Meeting - Virtual
2022-02-06 15:00 - 16:30 | PA
Join us for our Chapter Meeting, via Zoom.
The Junior Branch will have an activity for youth, while we will answer parents’ questions about CISV international programs, our Step Up 2022 to be held in Pittsburgh, and more.
Zoom link for the event
Register to get the Zoom link in a confirmation email.
