McAuley Ministries is dedicated to acting as a catalyst for change in communities by allocating resources and collaborating to foster healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. It emphasizes health and wellness, education, community and economic development, and capacity-building for nonprofits. It focuses its efforts on areas traditionally served by the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburgh, extending support to organizations affiliated with or sponsored by the Sisters.
McAuley Ministries provides grants supporting new and ongoing programs, capacity-building initiatives, and capital projects aligned with strategic priorities in health and wellness, community and economic development, education, and capacity building. It aims at improving health by providing basic needs, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and community-based health care. The foundation looks to boost economic self-sufficiency and community vibrancy, support educational success for local children, and strengthen nonprofit organizations through strategic planning, leadership development, and operational support. Grants are offered to nonprofits with projects that match these goals in specified Pittsburgh neighborhoods, with a commitment to making funding decisions triannually.