Awaken Pittsburgh

What Awaken Pittsburgh does

Awaken Pittsburgh is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It delivers evidence-based mindfulness and meditation training programs to individuals, families, educators, schools, corporate teams, and public safety professionals in the Greater Pittsburgh Area and Western Pennsylvania. The organization operates a portfolio of programs organized around its proprietary Mindful Connections™ curriculum, including dedicated tracks for Individuals, Family & Communities (trauma-sensitive programs for pre-K educators and families), Teams & Organizations (workplace wellness), a Trauma Resolution Program (TRP), and the recently adopted Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) program inherited from Visible Hands Collaborative in 2024.

The core offering is human-delivered, in-person and virtual training rather than a software product. Underlying delivery is a research-based curriculum reflecting current neuroscientific mindfulness protocols, customized for diverse audiences with an emphasis on populations under-represented in mindfulness circles. Distribution combines direct program delivery at client sites, virtual sessions via Zoom, recurring open meditation events in Squirrel Hill and South Hills, and a content ecosystem (The Ripple Effect podcast, newsletter, blog, guided meditations) that supports top-of-funnel awareness.

The business model operates on two revenue streams: program and training fees paid by organizations, schools, and individuals for customized mindfulness engagements, and donations and charitable contributions supporting the non-profit mission. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through consultation. The organization is funded through a network of regional foundations (Hillman Foundation, The Forbes Funds, Staunton Farm, Birmingham Foundation) and embedded in partnerships with UPMC, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, JCC Pittsburgh, and Remake Learning, giving it institutional reach across healthcare, education, and community sectors in Western Pennsylvania.

Name

Awaken Pittsburgh

Legal name

Awaken Pittsburgh

Website

https://awakenpittsburgh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Awaken Pittsburgh is a 501c3 non-profit that delivers evidence-based mindfulness and meditation training to individuals, families, educators, schools, corporate teams, and public safety professionals across the Greater Pittsburgh Area and Western Pennsylvania, centered on its proprietary Mindful Connections™ curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mindfulness Training Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & Somatic Mind-Body Practices (HSADAJAI), Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA), Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO), Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Building Programs (Early Childhood) (EDACAOAD)

Keywords

• Mindfulness training
• Meditation programs
• Corporate wellness
• Trauma healing
• Community workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Program and Training Fees: Fees for mindfulness training programs delivered to organizations, schools, and individuals. Programs include corporate wellness training, educator programs, family and community programs, and individual sessions.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501c3 non-profit organization, Awaken Pittsburgh relies on community donations to support its mission of fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion through mindfulness programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Awaken Pittsburgh delivers evidence-based mindfulness and meditation training programs through its proprietary Mindful Connections™ curriculum, serving individuals, families, educators, public safety professionals, and corporate/workplace clients in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Offerings include trauma-sensitive programs, the Trauma Resolution Program (TRP), the adopted Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) framework, guided meditations, a podcast, and speaking services.

Product overview

Awaken Pittsburgh is a secular non-profit organization that offers a portfolio of mindfulness and meditation training programs centered around its proprietary Mindful Connections™ curriculum. The core offerings include programs for Individuals seeking personal wellness, Family & Communities programs for pre-K educators and families, and Teams & Organizations programs for workplaces including educators, helping professionals, and public safety teams. The organization recently expanded its portfolio by adopting the Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) program from Visible Hands Collaborative. Additional offerings include a Trauma Resolution Program (TRP), Guided Meditations, The Ripple Effect Podcast, and Speaking Services. The organization serves social service, public safety, mental health professionals, educators, corporations, and individuals seeking to decrease stress and gain clarity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mindful Connections™ Curriculum Proprietary evidence-based mindfulness training curriculum customized for educators, social workers, therapists, helping professionals, and public safety personnel, reflecting current protocols and methodologies supported by neuroscientific research.
• Individuals Program Personal wellness program offering meditation sessions and mindfulness practice opportunities for individuals seeking to improve personal well-being, reduce stress, and join a mindfulness community.
• Family & Communities Program Trauma-sensitive mindfulness programs designed for pre-K educators, families, and those who support families, focusing on community healing and mindfulness education.
• Teams & Organizations Program Workplace and school-based wellness programs designed to support educators, helping professionals, public safety teams, and other high-stress workplaces with mindfulness training.
• Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) Program Community healing framework adopted from Visible Hands Collaborative, providing a structured approach to community-based wellness, group conversations, and trauma recovery.
• Trauma Resolution Program (TRP) Specialized trauma healing program for individuals seeking to address and process trauma through mindfulness-based approaches.
• Speaking Services Professional speaking engagements on mindfulness topics for organizations, conferences, and events seeking to promote wellness and mindfulness practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students demonstrate improved focus, presence, and calm through mindfulness practice
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UPMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system in Pittsburgh, part of the Partners in Wellness initiative supporting community health through mindfulness.
• Visible Hands CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization whose Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) program was adopted by Awaken Pittsburgh to continue community healing work.
• Remake LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network supporting innovative learning and youth education across Western Pennsylvania.
• JCC PittsburghminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Community Center partnership for delivering mindfulness programming to community members.
• Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational service agency partnership for delivering mindfulness programs to schools in the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mindful Schools: Non-profit organization that provides mindfulness training and curriculum primarily for educators and schools, with a national reach. Highly comparable to Awaken Pittsburgh's school-based and educator-focused programs and its emphasis on mindfulness as a tool for youth well-being.
• Center for Mindful Learning (Inner Kids / Mindful Schools legacy): Non-profit focused on bringing mindfulness and social-emotional learning to schools and educators. Closely comparable to Awaken Pittsburgh's educator and family/community programs and trauma-informed curriculum approach.
• The Mindful Life Project: Non-profit delivering mindfulness and social-emotional learning programs to K-12 schools and underserved communities, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed practice. Directly comparable to Awaken Pittsburgh's school, family, and trauma program mix.
• Mindfulness Without Borders: Non-profit that delivers mindfulness training to youth, educators, and communities globally, with a focus on underserved populations. Comparable to Awaken Pittsburgh's mission emphasis on populations under-represented in mainstream mindfulness offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Calm: Large-scale digital mindfulness and meditation platform offering guided meditations, sleep stories, and workplace wellness (Calm Business). Comparable as a broad mindfulness/wellness provider even though Awaken Pittsburgh is in-person and non-profit.
• Headspace: Major digital mental health and mindfulness platform with a B2B employer and education channel (Headspace for Educators, Headspace for Work). Comparable in targeting educators and high-stress professionals, though delivered via a digital subscription model.
• Ten Percent Happier: Evidence-based mindfulness app and training provider with corporate and public-sector offerings. Comparable audience overlap (high-stress professionals, skeptics) and emphasis on research-backed mindfulness similar to Awaken Pittsburgh's positioning.
• Insight Timer: Largest free meditation platform with a broad library of guided meditations and a wellness community. Comparable to Awaken Pittsburgh's guided meditation content and community-led approach, though at massively greater scale and digital-only.

Emerging players

• Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute: Organization offering mindfulness and emotional intelligence training for workplaces and leaders, originally incubated at Google. Overlaps with Awaken Pittsburgh's Teams & Organizations program for high-stress professions and workplace wellness.
• Plum Village App / Monastic Community: Mindfulness community and meditation app rooted in Zen Buddhist teachings, offering guided practices and community programs. Comparable in mindfulness instruction and community-building model, though secular vs. spiritual orientation differs from Awaken Pittsburgh's framing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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