News and Press Releases

Fund It Forward will be giving out two awards at its Pittsburgh Gala in November.

The Spirit of Community Award
created to recognize a community leader that gives their time, talent and resources to help raise awareness for the special needs community.
The Making A Daily Difference Award
created to recognize professionals changing the lives of children with special needs and their families.

You can nominate a person for one of these categories by filling out the Nomination Form

FUND IT FORWARD Co-Founder featured in Pittsburgh Magazine July 2013 edition
Women in Business Profiles: Rose Morris, President and Founder of Abram's Bed
"I feel so fortunate meeting these other families (with special needs children) - every child has a unique need and a specialized piece of equipment can change a life....I would not have been able to help others in this way if I didn't have Abram."

FUND IT FORWARD Co-Founder and Safety Sleeper President Rose Morris Receives Pittsburgh's 2013 Community Service Award
Pittsburgh, April 8, 2013. During the 5th Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference, Rose received the 2013 Community Service Award of Pittsburgh for her extraordinary work with the non-profit organization FUND IT FORWARD which helps families with special needs children to obtain expensive medical and adaptive equipment.

Maddison H. received Bike of her Dreams
Pittsburgh, PA, March, 2013 — Our recent Mad Mex fundraiser was a huge success complete with amazing Mexican food, a balloon artist, and a special little girl named Maddison receiving the bike of her dreams! Many thanks to those who supported Fund it Forward that evening. Because of your generosity and big hearts, many children and families will now have a better quality of life.

Check out the interview of FUND IT FORWARD Co-Founder Rose Morris on "Bridges"
Brad Hilbert from Three Rivers Wealth Management talks to Rose about how FUND IT FORWAD came to be.
For more information about TRWMG's "Bridges" please visit www.trwmg.com

Successful Fundraiser at Pittsburgh's Penn Brewery
Pittsburgh, PA, October 10, 2011 — FUND IT FORWARD had a successful first fundraiser at Penn Brewery’s We Care Wednesday on Oct. 5, 2011  The night brought our organization $1135.50 to help kickoff our mission to help special kids fund special equipment.  Attendee Mashel Rathmell won the Date Night gift basket.  Thank you to all the family, friends, and co-workers who came and supported our first Pittsburgh event. 

“We are excited to have our first fundraiser event here at Penn Brewery,” said Rose Morris, FUND IT FORWARD founder and chairperson. “We are glad our organization is up and running as we prepare for our first Pittsburgh founder’s event in March.”   Look for more details about our Pittsburgh founder’s event coming soon!

FUND IT FORWARD to benefit from Penn Brewery's "We Care Wednesday"
Pittsburgh, PA, September 2011 — Fund special equipment for special kids with us on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm by dining at Penn Brewery Restaurant in Pittsburgh. FUND IT FORWARD will earn back 20% of all food & beverage sales (walk‐in and take‐out!) if you present this flyer to the restaurant when paying.
– Print / Download Flyer (PDF)
– View Press Release (PDF)

Help Spread the Word, "Like" and "Follow" us!
September 9, 2010 — We are happy to be a growing community. With 289 Facebook friends and 73 followers on Twitter. Please check us out on:      

FUND IT FORWARD Receives Non-Profit Status
Norton, OH, September 2011 — Fund It Forward is excited to announce that with the approval of our 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status we can now begin the process of providing adaptive and medical equipment to improve the
quality of life for special needs families.
– Read full press release (PDF)

FUND IT FORWARD Co-Founder Rose Morris Honored as One of Pittsburgh's "40 under 40"
Pittsburgh, PA, September 2010 — Pittsburgh Magazine recognized Rose Morris as one of 40 people under the age of 40 who are committed to shaping the Pittsburgh region and making it a better place for everyone.
– Online article

[LEARN MORE]       [DONATE]      [ BECOME A VOLUNTEER]