Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
University of Pittsburgh Center for Injury Research and ControlFor Think First for Kids, a comprehensive brain and spinal cord injury prevention program in the City of Pittsburgh elementary schools | $50,000.00 | |
The Washington Health System FoundationFor expansion of the Pediatric Fitness Program for children with disabilities at the Children's Therapy Center | $23,528.00 | |
YMCA Camps Kon-O-Kwee & SpencerSupport for construction of a nature trail that is accessible to people with all types of disabilities | $35,000.00 | |
The Arc of Westmoreland, Inc.Capital campaign support for construction of a new facility to meet the needs of the growing population of individuals with mental retardation | $50,000.00 | |
Arthritis FoundationTo implement the People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Program in 12 medically underserved Allegheny County senior living centers | $30,000.00 | |
Autism Connection of PAFor the Educational Advocacy Program, to train families to achieve better educational services for children with autism and other disabilities | $26,800.00 |
Grantee Spotlights
Autism Urban Connections
Autism Urban Connections is the first and only African American, minority, family focused Autism nonprofit in Pennsylvania.
Black Women's Policy Center
Pittsburgh is often lauded as among the most livable cities in the country. While this may be true for some, it is certainly not the case for Black women.
STANDING FIRM
FISA’s support helped to launch and scale STANDING FIRM’s efforts to engage employers to Recognize the warning signs of abuse, Respond with support, and Refer employees to get free and confidential help through community-based services.
Gwen's Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance
For the last twenty years, Gwen’s Girls has focused on empowering girls and young women to have productive lives through holistic, gender-specific programs, education, and experiences.
Pennsylvania Health Law Project
As PHLP uncovers individuals’ barriers to healthcare, it uses this information as it monitors and analyzes proposed policy changes and legislation. PHLP then works with its clients and other advocates to push for policy and program changes to improve access to healthcare for people with disabilities, and other low-income populations. .