Stand For All Pittsburgh (SFAP) officially launched as an anti-hate and anti-bias coalition at the 5th Annual Eradicate Hate Global Summit on Monday, September 15, 2025. The event, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, brought together anti-hate organizations from around the world to highlight best practices and strengthen collaborative relationships, in and around Pittsburgh.
On opening day of the multi-day forum, community leaders hosted a press conference to launch Stand For all Pittsburgh as a multi-organization alliance against hate and bias incidents. More than a year in development, the coalition introduced its mission to mobilize the Southwestern PA community to prevent, identify, and address incidents of bias and hate.
Comprised of two dozen local organizations, businesses, and agencies, SFAP seeks to bridge cultural divides between demographics through educational programming, community events, and ongoing support.
The Hear Foundation, a founding member organization of the coalition, hosts monthly meetings with the steering committee to foster mutual understanding and alignment around shared values and goals.
The Steering Committee for Stand for All Pittsburgh includes representatives from the the Center of Life, Center for Loving Kindness, Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania, The Conflict Lab, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and Mediators Beyond Borders.
Stand For All Pittsburgh invites community organizations, businesses, leaders, and individuals to participate in ways that reflect their own strengths and commitments. Start by joining United Against Hate Week, taking place October 19–26, 2026. This week-long movement, first established in 2017, calls for civic action in every community to confront hate and challenge implicit biases.
To get started, explore 20 Ideas for Action, designed to help groups and individuals to Stand United Against Hate in the upcoming global movement.
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