Friends All Around Gala 2026

Friends All Around is the cornerstone of Friendship Circle Pittsburgh's annual fundraising efforts and a cherished celebration bringing together members, families, and community supporters. This year, we're Celebrating 20 Years of Friendship!

Two decades ago, Friendship Circle Pittsburgh began with a simple but powerful idea: create moments of genuine connection for youth with disabilities. What started as paired friendships and weekly group programs has grown into a movement that's transforming Pittsburgh into a more inclusive, accessible, and empowered community. Our theme this year, “Moments to Movements,” captures this evolution from individual friendships to systemic change, from one program to three interconnected brands, from serving dozens to impacting hundreds of individuals annually.

As we've grown, so too has our need for ongoing donor support. Every dollar raised goes directly to funding our programs and operations, with minimal reserves. We rely on Friends All Around to fund more than 50% of our annual operations. Without fundraisers like this and partners like you, we simply couldn't offer the level of programming and support to the families who need it most.

As we honor the past and look toward the next two decades, we're excited to gather our community April 19th at the Petersen Events Center to celebrate the moments that moved us and invite you to join the momentum behind our mission!