Sponsored by the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Pittsburgh Penguins, the foundation provides programs focused on preventive wellness, developmental support, and charitable activities.

Similar to the evaluation administered to NHL players, these tests gauge various aspects of the athlete's cognitive function, encompassing processing speed, memory, and visual-motor skills.

In the event of a concussion, the baseline results provide an important reference point for comparing the athlete's pre-injury cognitive state to their current condition.

Therefore, these assessments play a key role in making an accurate diagnosis, since the symptoms of a concussion such as nausea, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, and blurred vision can vary significantly between individuals.

[4] The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) also play key roles in this program.

Beginning in the 2012-13 school year, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation launched Pens FIT, with the aim of introducing kids to hockey and promoting physical activity.

Collaborating with the Pittsburgh Penguins and California University of Pennsylvania, they developed a street hockey curriculum suitable for schools and community centers.

Funded entirely by proceeds from the 2011 Civic Arena Roof ornament sales, Pens FIT is a three-year initiative expanding beyond Allegheny County by the end of 2024 The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation launched Project Power Play as a proactive measure to tackle the issue of sedentary habits among young Americans.

Leveraging the increasing popularity of hockey in the western Pennsylvania tri-state area, Project Power Play facilitates access to newly constructed outdoor athletic facilities.

Each rink within the 12 planned facilities features a durable steel dasher board system, a sports court surface, and is enclosed by a cyclone fence.

In the 2012–13 season, 1,000 children received free head-to-toe Reebok SC87 equipment, distributed by Dick's Sporting Goods, and the opportunity to learn at one of the 26 participating facilities, including four designed specifically for girls.

The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation annually hosts a Wine Tasting Gala and VIP Dinner at CONSOL Energy Center.

The HFC program is also a component of the NHL's "Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice" campaign – the League's long-standing tradition of addressing important social issues in North America and around the world.

After the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed a measure legalizing 50/50 drawings in 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation began hosting a 50/50 RAFFLE to help local charities raise funds.