For example, the 412 Youth Zone served 1,089 young people, up from 953 the previous year, and Outpatient Behavioral Health served 428 unique individuals from the community and expanded to serve participants in our Family Emergency Shelters. These are not just statistics. These are moments of transformation that lead to lifechanging growth. 

At our Annual Meeting on November 5th, we celebrated the people behind these successes. We were honored to rename our Foster Family of the Year Award as the Bishop David A. Zubik Foster Family of the Year Award, acknowledging his unwavering commitment to our work. Bishop Zubik was also recognized as our Community Partner of the Year. 

We highlighted our high-performing teams whose excellence drives our outcomes and strengthens our community. Congratulations to Auberle's 2025 High-Performing Teams: 412 Youth Zone, Foster Care/SWAN, Housing, Maintenance, SNAP®, and Ward Home Female SIL. These teams have gone above and beyond this past year reaching and exceeding their goals.  

As a supporter, you can champion our mission this Holiday Season by reading our Annual Report, sharing our featured impact story (below), and checking out Pittsburgh's first Light the World Giving Machine, benefiting Auberle and several other local organizations. Together, we can continue our impact into 2026.  

With gratitude, 
Aimee Plowman, COO, Auberle 

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Meeting Recap

Auberle Renames Annual Foster Family of the Year Award to Honor Bishop Emeritus David A. Zubik along with 2025 Community Partner Award

Auberle announced at our 2025 Annual Meeting that our Foster Family of the Year Award, presented annually at our All Star Banquet, will now be known as The Bishop David A. Zubik Foster Family of the Year Award, in recognition of Bishop Emeritus David A. Zubik’s years of service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to children and families across Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh region.

The renaming was unveiled during our Annual Meeting held Wednesday, November 5, 2025, where Bishop Zubik was also honored as the organization’s Community Partner of the Year. The event, hosted attended by community leaders and supporters, celebrated the agency’s accomplishments over the past year and its continued mission to strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

The Annual Meeting also featured remarks from The Most Reverend Bishop Mark A. Eckman, Diocese of Pittsburgh, and highlighted Auberle’s impact throughout fiscal year 2024–2025. The program included updates on the agency’s strategic initiatives, community partnerships, and recognition of high-performing staff teams.

Support Auberle through Pittsburgh’s First-Ever Light the World Giving Machine

Giving is as simple as a vending machine! Invest in Auberle and your community at the "reverse vending machine" kiosk any day from December 10 - January 4. 

Location: Tanger Outlets, 2200 Tanger Blvd, Washington, PA 15301

Date: December 10, 2025 - January 4, 2026. 

Be sure to stop by Tanger Outlets for "Auberle Day" on December 13th, 11 AM - 3 PM as Staff and Board Directors facilitate family-friendly activities and share about our programs. 

See how Giving Machine works:

We invite you to stop by Tanger Outlets during Holiday shopping season and make a gift that supports Auberle’s human services programs and our community. You can purchase items for individuals and families who need them most. 

Items include baby toys, car seats, cleaning products, bedding, linens, and more.

Auberle is thrilled to join Pittsburgh’s first-ever Light the World Giving Machine Celebration alongside local and global institutions selected for this innovative giving experience. Our sincere thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for including Auberle in this very special holiday giving campaign.  

Auberle Impact Story: Johnny

Johnny's journey to success began as an Auberle Program Participant and continues as a Staff Member in Auberle's Housing Team. With resources and opportunities from Auberle's Employment Institute and Housing Programs, Johnny is thriving in his career while caring for his family.