Pittsburgh Chinese American Youth Center

PCA Youth Center

Leadership, culture, and community service for Pittsburgh youth. We inspire young people to serve, connect, and care for the community around them.

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Pittsburgh Chinese American Youth Center

Welcome to PCA Youth Center

PCA Youth Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with adult and student volunteers. We educate and inspire leadership traits in youth, promote cultural exchange and opportunities, and encourage youth to care for the community.

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PCA Youth Center students gathering at orientation

Who we are

Programs and community

Learn more about PCA Youth Center's workshops, volunteers, Student Council, and membership.

PCA Youth Center students showing their spring art projects

Who We Are

Hands-on learning

Our workshops and forums help kids explore interests, build independence, and develop leadership through culture, service, STEM, arts, and community programs.

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PCA youth volunteers helping at a community food distribution

Volunteer Work

Make a real impact

Volunteers help with event setup, tear down, proctoring, community service projects, and local partner efforts. PCA is also a certifying organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award.

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Children taking part in a PCA Youth Center field day

Student Council

Youth-led programs

Student Council members plan events, meet weekly, and work in teams for event planning, public relations, web, blogging, and general management.

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Books and materials collected through a PCA Youth Center AAPI book drive

Membership

Greater Pittsburgh families

Membership is open to anyone in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The annual household fee supports PCA events, prizes, and operating costs, with member discounts and priority registration.

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Past projects include book donations for school and community libraries, meals for people experiencing sickness or homelessness, career forums, mentorship events, planting projects, free art and cultural workshops, and Asian American cultural festivals.