PROGRAMS
Boys2Men Mentoring and Violence Prevention Program
Developed by the Josh Gibson Foundation in partnership with Pittsburgh Public School and provided to students at Langley K-8 and South Hills Middle School, is a transformative initiative designed to empower young males in the community by providing both one-on-one and group-based mentoring. The program addresses the urgent need to guide and support youth, particularly those considered at-risk, by equipping them with the tools, skills, and confidence to make positive life choices. Through mentorship, education, and personal development. We create an environment where young men can maximize their potential, break cycles of negative behavior, and grow into responsible, productive citizens.
Boys2Men Registration
STEAM
The Josh Gibson Foundation’s STEAM program, in partnership with Pittsburgh Public School, University of Pittsburgh National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Dollar Bank, and Alcosan. Provide students at Pittsburgh Classical Academy boys grades 6-8; with hands-on learning opportunities designed to spark curiosity and build essential skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
STEAM Registration
Camp Challenge
The Josh Gibson Foundation’s in partnership with City of Pittsburgh Park and Recreation, located at Ammon Rec center, provides a 6-Week Summer Camp Challenge. From June through August JGF provides an immersive summer program for children ages 6 to 13, designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and innovation through hands-on learning. Daily breakfast, lunch and healthy snack is provided.
Camp Challenge
JGF Internship
JGF Internship will work closely with the Executive Director and Grant Consultant to assist in the following: design and delivery of the Josh Gibson Foundation’s core programs (including, but not limited to its STEAM and BOYS2MEN initiatives), evaluation of these programs and descriptions of their outcomes and impact, applications for grant funding and reports to grantors, and any communications materials useful for the promotion and awareness the Foundation’s activities.
Scholarship
The Josh Gibson Foundation Scholarship Program in partnership with Negro Educational Emergency Drive, (NEED) is committed to supporting academic achievement and empowering the next generation of leaders. Since 2006, the foundation has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to help students further their education and achieve their career goals.
The Chuck Cooper and Josh Gibson Center for Equity and Education
The Chuck Cooper and Josh Gibson Center for Equity and Education at Point Park University seeks to create equity and opportunities in education and employment for youth and families from communities of color. Focusing on skills necessary for college and career readiness, the center will serve as a convener of resources, providing workshops, college mentors and opportunities to meet with community and business leaders, as well as college faculty
Josh Gibson Baseball Academy
Sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh Housing Authority and in partnership with Pittsburgh Hardball Academy, provides a blend of athletic development with academic achievement. Serving children ages 5 to 12, the academy offers structured leagues, including Rookie Ball for ages 5–8 and Little League for ages 9–12, focusing on core baseball skills such as pitching, hitting, fielding, and base running.