The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter
Individual & Family ServicesPennsylvania, United States2-10 Employees
The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter is part of a national nonprofit network focused on fighting Lou Gehrig’s disease, with activities spanning research support, patient assistance, and coordination of multidisciplinary care through certified clinical centers. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the organization serves individuals and families affected by ALS by connecting them with resources, advocacy, and programs designed to improve quality of life while pursuing new treatments and a cure. Positioned within the individual and family services sector, it operates on a local level to complement the broader mission of the national ALS Association, emphasizing collaboration with partners and care providers to address the needs of people living with ALS. The chapter’s work aligns with its broader mission to discover treatments, advocate for those impacted by ALS, and empower people to live their lives to the fullest, within its regional community.