¶ These are all the amazing local and/or queer-owned businesses that have helped make our fundraisers a success and contribute to keeping our monthly programs free!
Top Donors have provided monetary or significant material donations that help keep QRC running!
All other businesses helped us by donating gift cards and goodies to stock raffle baskets for our Prom fundraising event! Ticket sales from the raffle baskets went right back into our programs!
Top Donors
¶ Maya Lovro Photography **
About: Inclusive photography by a married queer non-binary couple. Specialize in weddings, engagements, and portriats.
Website: https://mayalovro.com
Email: maya@mayalorvo.com
Community Praise: Incredibly kind and professional couple that specializes in queer weddings.
¶ Club Pittsburgh **
About: a private club that has been serving our city's queer community since 2001. Located in Pittsburgh's Strip District, our mission is to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Our amenities include: • Private Rooms with Televisions • The Gym - A Full Exercise Facility • Viewing Room Lounge • Steam Room • Social Areas, including a Rooftop Deck • Dry Sauna • Whirlpool • Showers • Lockers • ATM • Free WI-FI • Front Desk Shop with a rotating selection of goods and gifts • And Much More! Take the tour!
Website: https://clubpittsburgh.myshopify.com
Phone: (412) 471-6790
¶ QBurgh
About: QBurgh is your source for LGBTQ news and community resources in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Always by the LGBTQ Community and always for the LGBTQ Community. If it’s queer, it’s here.
Website: https://qburgh.com
¶ Hummingbird Home
About: A residence for traveling professionals, offering short and long-term stays. We offer fully furnished rooms in a private South Hills home. Each room has a keypad lock, seating area with television and mini fridge, and towels and robes. There are five guest bedrooms and three shared bathrooms with heated bidet seats. Laundry is available as well as shared kitchen, dining area, and gardens.
Website: https://www.hummingbirdeventspa.com
¶ Aids Free PGH
About: AIDS Free Pittsburgh is a public health movement to end the HIV epidemic in Allegheny County by 2030. Individuals can search for service providers and other support using this website
Website: aidsfreepittsburgh.org
Phone: 412-773-1120
Email: info@aidsfreepittsburgh.org
Spa, Salon, & Massage
¶ Evolve Wellness Spa **
About: Whether you're looking for relief from pain, freedom from skin concerns, release of stress, or an improvement in your level of happiness, let us help you discover the best you possible.
Website: https://www.evolvewellnessspa.com
Phone: (412) 441-0860
¶ Rebel Razor
About: We are an all inclusive unisex barbershop. A place for hair as we call it. We do cuts, shaves, pampering facials, wax services, as well as some color services.
Website: https://rebelrazor.glossgenius.com
¶ Spectrum Salon
About: Spectrum Salon is for: -Members of the LGBTQIA community and our allies -The neurodivergent community -Anyone who struggles with the formalities of getting hair services -Those looking for hair outside of traditional beauty standards -Anyone who loves and respects those listed above
Website: spectrumpgh.glossgenius.com
¶ Juicy Studio
About: At Juicy Studio I help clients through everyday life by providing a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment because self care shouldn’t be optional! All are welcome
Website: https://juicystudio.glossgenius.com
¶ Fairy House Salon
About: a two chair micro salon in the North Hills of Pittsburgh where creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability come together. My goal is to create a space where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, and cared for while leaving a positive impact on the planet.
Website: https://thefairyhousepgh.com
Phone: 412-866-4617
¶ Knot Now, Knot Later
About: Woman & LGBTQIA+ owned. Available massage modalities include: Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Swedish, Cupping Therapy, Gua Sha, Reflexology, and Hot Stone; along with the use of hot towels and aromatherapy.
Website: https://www.knotnownotlater.com
Phone: (412) 639-5008
Sports & Fitness
¶ Pittsburgh FIT **
About: Our training regimen is designed to be sustainable. By using precise positioning and basic movement patterns – push, pull, bend, twist, lunge, squat – plus flexibility work, we create a structural integrity in your joints and muscles that will allow you to do things you never imagined.
Website: https://www.pittsburghfit.com
Phone: (412) 273-0644
¶ Ascend Climbing **
About: Primarily a climbing gym but has a decent fitness area with free-weights and machines. Monthly queer night with free admission. Low income monthly plans for $15/month with no questions asked.
Locations in South Side and Point Breeze
Website: https://www.ascendclimbing.com
Email: Info@ascendclimbing.com
¶ PGH Riveters Soccer
About: More than just a soccer team; it’s a movement. Our players, much like Rosie, embody the “We Can Do It!” spirit. Women’s soccer in the U.S. has evolved into a formidable force, and our team will be at the forefront, inspiring young girls and women to pursue their passions on and off the field.
Website: https://www.riveterssc.com
¶ PGH Riverhounds Soccer
Pittsburgh's USL soccer team. In addition to exciting matches, the Riverhounds offer youth leagues and training, as well as charity ticketing programs to give back to our local community
Website: https://www.riverhounds.com
Email: ticketing@riverhounds.com
¶ Enjoy Wrestling
Pittsburgh pro wrestling
Website: https://linktr.ee/Enjoywrestling
Baked Goods
¶ Pigeon Bagel **
About: kosher bakery in Pittsburgh PA serving hand-rolled bagels, pastries and coffee.
Website: https://pigeonbagels.com
Phone: (412) 224-2073
¶ The Scone Ranger
About: He set out on a heroic mission to create the perfect scone…a scone to be desired for its tender texture and phenomenal flavor. And he succeeded.
Website: https://thesconeranger.com
Tattoos
¶ Hometown Tattoo
About: Our Millvale neighbors, The Hometown Tattoo family is committed to serving our customers and community, and helping to encourage your creatitivity
Website: https://hometowntattoopgh.com
¶ Curiosity Shop
About: a comfortable, fun, and unique creative environment for tattooing, art creation, which houses our collection of art, vintage and antique pieces, and ephemera.
Website: https://www.curiosityshoptattoo.com/who
Other Small Businesses
¶ Big Fat Magick **
located in Sharpsburg within the Atithi Studios space, Amanda offers photography, astrology readings, and tarot readings
Website: https://bigfatmagick.com
Email: bigfatmagick@gmail.com
Other Contact Info: Instagram - @bigfatmagick
¶ Dormont Florist
About: Relaxed flower shop specializing in floral arrangements and bouquets for weddings and other occasions. Has a cute shop dog!
Address: 2900 W Liberty Ave (Dormont)
Phone: (412) 561-9070
Website: https://www.dormontflorist.com
¶ Mimic's Market
About: Located in bustling Bloomfield, Mimic’s Market is your new Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS) for tabletop roleplaying, trading card games, board games, war games, miniatures, dice, puzzles, events and more!
Website: https://mimicsmarket.com
¶ Dog Training
Success Just Clicks Dog Training
Located in Troy Hill, We have four main programs: Private Training (at our center to start then in-home options), Group Classes, Day Training and Growin’ Up Pups (a puppy-specific program)
Website: https://www.successjustclicks.com
Phone: (412) 849-7788
Email: successjustclicks@gmail.com
¶ Otto Finn
Otto Finn creates reversible jackets and conscious clothing from vintage and sustainable textiles. Asian American woman–run, one-of-a-kind, and timeless.
Website: https://ottofinn.com
Email: rona@ottofinn.com
¶ Dance Classes
Ideal Dance
At Ideal Dance, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all dancers, families, and staff feel valued and empowered.
Website: https://www.idealdancepittsburgh.com
Things To Do In Pittsburgh
¶ Castle Blood
Castle Blood is a haunted attraction located in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Known for immersive sets, original characters, and unforgettable experiences, Castle Blood operates throughout the year with select off-season events in addition to our traditional haunt season.
Website: https://thecastleblood.com
¶ Junior Chamber of Commerce Players
We are a group of actors based out of Pittsburgh, who shadowcast various movies and musicals. We primarily perform The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but also perform Shock Treatment, Repo: The Genetic Opera, Reefer Madness, Clue, and whatever else we feel like doing.
Website: https://www.jccppgh.com
¶ Row House Cinemas
About: Our mission is to create a magical experience through great movies, delicious food, and top-notch beverages. With our unique programming, we aim to build a stronger, more connected film community right here in Pittsburgh.
Website: https://rowhousecinemas.com
Phone: (412) 904-3225
¶ National Aviary
About: the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. The facility is also the country's largest indoor aviary, and the only one accorded honorary "National" status by the United States Congress.
Website: https://www.aviary.org
¶ Escape Room Pittsburgh
About: Escape Room Pittsburgh is the city’s first interactive, immersive puzzle game. Filled with riddles, gadgets, and mind tricks,
Website: https://www.escaperoompgh.com
¶ Pittsburgh Irish Festival
About: The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation created to contribute to the rich cultural awareness of Irish history and tradition that exists in Pittsburgh.
Website: https://pghirishfest.org
¶ Three Rivers Comicon
3 Rivers Comicon has been putting the comics back in comicon since 2016. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa they have been bringing the best in comics to the area since year 1.
Website: https://3riverscomicon.com
Email: booking@threeriverscomicon.com
** Donations made for multiple events
Want to get your name on the list and help us grow? Email us at info@qrcmillvale.org!