Held at the South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh and hosted by Barry Pintar, Anchor at KDKA TV (CBS Pittsburgh), the evening brought together donors, nonprofit leaders, community partners, and colleagues, all there for the shared sense of purpose and an understanding that meaningful change is built collectively, over time.

From One Day of Giving to Yearlong Impact

The journey to Awards Night started months earlier on October 23, 2025, during the GBU Foundation’s Day of Giving — held each year to mark the Foundation’s founding. What happens in a single day doesn’t stay contained there; it becomes something much larger. Contributions made by members, donors, sponsors, GBU Foundation Board, GBU Life  management  and employees set in motion a year of giving that ultimately supports nonprofits doing critical work every day.

Through GBU Life member and GBU Foundation donor nominations and thousands of public votes, organizations across the country were lifted up — each one reflecting a cause that mattered enough for someone to take action. With continued support from donors and sponsors—and matching funds from GBU Life—this generosity resulted in $100,000 awarded this year.

More than the numbers, it’s what it represents: trust in the work these organizations do and outward support from the communities they serve.

Recognizing Work That Happens Every Day

Recipients were recognized across each category of GBU Life’s four Community Pillars — Wellness, Education, Charitable Giving, and Hometown Hero Support. 

The variety of organizations from around the nation that have helped contribute to the Community Grant Awards is a testament to our members’ and donors’ belief in the ethos of giving back and paying it forward.

This is work that often happens quietly, without recognition. The Awards Night offered a moment to pause and acknowledge it — and to say thank you.