Our Impact

By the Numbers

1800Students

Engaged Through The Beacon's Clubs in Schools

30%Increase

in member engagements year-over-year '24 - '25

500+Individuals

Participate in FC programs annually

Friendship Circle Stories

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Rabbi Mordy Speaks at Podium in City Hall, Accepts Friendship Circle Proclamation

Impact

April 19th is Officially "Friendship Circle Day" in Pittsburgh!

City Council Honors Friendship Circle for Two Decades of Service – Building a More Inclusive Community for Youth with and without Disabilities

Events

Inclusive Workforces WORK!

Business owners, job seekers and community members learned how job coaching, wage reimbursement, accommodations, and early collaboration create real pathways to employment for adults with disabilities

A conversation graphic between Lieba and Lucy

Member Spotlight

Friendship Spotlight: Lieba & Lucy

Two Allderdice juniors share what they've learned about friendship: start slow, be open to different people, and find the middle ground when things get tough.