City of Pittsburgh now accepting applications for 2026-27 Snow Angels program

PITTSBURGH — The City of Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Snow Angels program.

The program pairs seniors and residents who have disabilities with nearby neighbors who are willing to help remove snow from their sidewalks, walkways and driveways during the winter.

Residents who would like to request a snow angel must:

• Be at least 62 years old, or be unable to perform snow removal due to physical mobility impairments
• Live within city limits
• Lack the resources (financial, family, and/or friends nearby) to assist with snow removal
• Click here to request a snow angel.

Anyone who would like to volunteer to be a snow angel can click here to sign up.

City officials want anyone who applies for assistance to know the following information:

• Applicants are not guaranteed assistance
• Service depends on if there’s a Snow Angel who has signed up to volunteer near you. Our staff works closely with the community to do the best volunteer recruitment and outreach we can, but we cannot guarantee you will be matched.
• The City will notify you by email or phone call
• Once a recipient is selected to participate in the program, a team member will notify you by phone or email. Registration is on a rolling basis, so a Snow Angel may become available later in the season. If this happens, we will contact you when we have a match.
• You may not receive immediate help during a snowfall
• Please give your volunteer a reasonable amount of time to assist you. We typically recommend allowing 24 hours after a snow event to allow your Snow Angel to arrive, as your Snow Angel may have work, family, or personal matters that prevent them from immediately addressing your sidewalk or walkway.
• You do not have to be home when a volunteer arrives to help
• Please give your volunteer a reasonable amount of time to assist you. We typically recommend allowing 24 hours after a snow event to allow your Snow Angel to arrive, as your Snow Angel may have work, family, or personal matters that prevent them from immediately addressing your sidewalk or walkway.

City officials encourage community groups, coaches, faith-based organizations and community leaders to sign up for the program.

Last year Pittsburgh Police officers won the “Golden Shovel Award” for their work helping citizens during the city’s snowfall.

Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW

©2026 Cox Media Group