2010
Women
| Grant Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania / Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive Freedom Project
Support for a new initiative to improve and standardize treatment for pregnant women who are incarcerated |
$20,000 |
| Bethlehem Haven
To improve initial assessment and case management services for homeless women as part of a larger effort to end homelessness |
$30,000 |
| Blackburn Center Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
To retain a communications consultant and engage young adults from Seton Hill University in changing community attitudes about domestic and sexual violence by addressing its root causes |
$25,000 |
| The Children’s Institute / Women for a Healthy Environment
Support for the Women for a Healthy Environment Program |
$5,000 |
| Crisis Center North, Inc.
Support for an event to educate state and federal legislators about the impact of victim service programs on southwestern Pennsylvania |
$1,000 |
| Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County
Support for the Rural Family Violence Awareness and Intervention Initiative |
$5,000 |
| Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Continued support for the Nurse Family Partnership, a home visitation program focused on improving the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income first-time mothers and their children |
$80,000 (over two years) |
| HEARTH
Support for Benedictine Place and the PRIDE program, providing supportive housing for homeless women and their children Mary Anderson Sheehan Memorial Grant |
$25,000 |
| Lydia’s Place, Inc.
Sponsorship of 2010 Jefferson Award |
$1,000 |
| The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health
Support for the Women’s Health Fund, to improve the health and well-being of women who have been marginalized by traditional delivery of healthcare |
$25,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation
To assist the Jail Collaborative in reducing recidivism among female inmates by promoting positive community and family reintegration upon release |
$70,000 (over two years) |
| Sisters Place, Inc.
General operating support for services to assist homeless women become self-sufficient |
$25,000 |
| Sisters Place, Inc.
Emergency funds to support recovery from a fire |
$5,000 |
| Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Sponsorship for the 2010 Race for the Cure |
$1,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh Office of Research
Continued support for STANDING FIRM: The Business Case to End Partner Violence |
$80,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Office of Research
Support for literature review about effective batterer treatment |
$4,336 |
| Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania
Support for the 2009 Art of Justice event |
$2,500 |
| YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Support for replacement of the roof on the YWCA headquarters facility in downtown Pittsburgh |
$35,000 |
| YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Sponsorship for A Tribute to Women Leadership Awards |
$1,500 |
Girls
| Grant Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adagio Health
Operating support for the Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania, a network of providers, funders and community leaders who are dedicated to improving the lives of girls |
$10,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute
Support for ROX! Ruling Our eXperiences, an empowerment program for adolescent girls |
$9,250 |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation
Support for a program to educate girls from the Somali Bantu refugee community about health, community resources, post-secondary education and employment |
$5,000 |
| Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sponsorship of the 2010 Girls on the Run event, empowering elementary school girls through fitness |
$2,500 |
| New Castle Community YMCA
Support for the Diamond Girls Program, which empowers middle- and high school-age girls in New Castle through mentoring and skill development |
$15,000 |
| Outreach Teen and Family Services Inc.
Sponsorship for the Sister to Sister Program, which promotes healthy self esteem among seventh and eighth grade girls through an overnight retreat facilitated by high school girls |
$500 |
| Strong Women, Strong Girls
Operating support for this after-school mentoring and skill-building program that pairs college-age women with elementary school girls to promote mutual empowerment |
$30,000 |
| Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania
Support for a girl-led grantmaking initiative as part of the Regional Change Agent program |
$10,000 |
| Young Men & Women’s African Heritage Association, Inc.
Support for the Nia Arts and Education Program to empower African-American girls |
$2,000 |
People with Disabilities
| Grant Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Achieva
Support for a Health Policy Forum that will address the topic of Improving Access to Healthcare for Women with Disabilities in Pennsylvania |
$60,000 (over 18 mos.) |
| Arc Human Services, Inc.
Support for 2010 Camp Laughalot, providing structured programming for children with developmental disabilities and respite for their families in Washington, Greene and southern Allegheny Counties |
$5,000 |
| Best Buddies Pennsylvania
To foster friendships among students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers in several Allegheny County high schools |
$15,000 |
| The Blind Association
Towards the startup of a document shredding business to generate revenue and provide job training opportunities |
$20,000 |
| Blueroof Technologies
To test products and innovative technology systems that will improve the living environments of people with disabilities |
$10,000 |
| Center for Theater Arts
For support of musical theater classes and performances for adults with disabilities |
$8,000 |
| The Children’s Institute
2009 Phyllis Reymer Totten Fund Award |
$7,000 |
| The Children’s Institute
Support for 2010 Camp Success, providing recreational and educational activities for children with disabilities and their siblings |
$5,000 |
| Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America
Support to develop an intensive curriculum to train speech therapists to diagnose and treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech |
$20,000 |
| Consumer Health Coalition
Support for the Health Committee for People with Disabilities and its consumer-led agenda to identify and eliminate barriers to quality affordable health care |
$25,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Allegheny County
To provide advocacy for children with disabilities who have been abused or neglected |
$25,000 (over two years) |
| Disability Funders Network
2010 Institutional Membership Dues |
$2,000 |
| Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh
Support to combat housing discrimination against people who are deaf or hard of hearing |
$40,000 |
| Friends to Friends, Inc.
Operating support for inclusive sports programs |
$1,500 |
| The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh
To foster community inclusion and lasting friendships by providing social opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities to enjoy the company of teenage volunteers |
$7,500 |
| Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
For sign language interpretation services and registration scholarships for people with disabilities to attend the 2009 Nonprofit Summit |
$1,250 |
| Mainstay Life Services
Support for the 2010 summer overnight respite camp for adults with developmental disabilities |
$5,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association
To promote disability awareness and acceptance among young children through the Hop-a-Thon Program |
$6,000 |
| North Side Christian Health Center
Support for retrofitting two examination tables with folding arm rests and articulated knee stirrups to increase accessibility |
$3,330 |
| Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania
Support for the 2010 Living Well with Parkinson Disease Retreat |
$4,000 |
| Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects, Inc.
To provide in-home care coordination for young people in transition from pediatric to adult health care through the Elks Home Services Program |
$15,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
For a collaborative initiative that will disseminate print and online information about the accessibility features of seven Cultural District theater facilities |
$40,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Stipend for travel and tuition for the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference |
$1,500 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
To hire a consultant to conduct an accessibility audit of Schenley Park and use the findings to inform a master plan to make all of the City parks more useable by people with disabilities |
$35,000 |
| Pittsburgh Promise
To support participation in the Pittsburgh Promise by Pittsburgh Public School students with disabilities |
$40,000 (over two years) |
| Pittsburgh Public Schools
To support the year-end celebration of the Community Based Vocational Education Program for students with disabilities |
$4,000 |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Support for the 2009 Disability Conference Called to Welcome: Further Along the Way, a conference focused on inclusion of people with disabilities in congregations |
$1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
For an accessibility review of the blueprints for a family planning center in Westmoreland County |
$1,000 |
| Robert Morris University
To offer classes and develop resources for making websites accessible to people with disabilities |
$20,000 |
| Senator John Heinz History Center
Support for the 2010 Ability Pittsburgh Conference for youth with disabilities who are in transition from school to work |
$10,000 |
| Spina Bifida Association of Western PA
Scholarships for the Firefly Summer Camp and Weekend Retreat Program for children with disabilities |
$5,000 |
| Three Rivers Center for Independent Living
Bronze sponsorship for the 30th Anniversary Dare to Dream Dinner |
$2,500 |
| UCP/CLASS
For printing a brochure to educate homeowners, disability organizations, building professionals, and local government officials about the availability of property tax credits for making homes visitable by people with disabilities |
$1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh
To promote the participation of people with disabilities in the Power of 32 regional visioning project |
$5,000 |
| UPMC Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
Support for the Gridiron Gaming event benefiting the creation of wellness and fitness programs for people with disabilities |
$500 |
| Variety the Children’s Charity
Support for Camp Variety for Kids, providing educational opportunities for children with disabilities and their siblings and respite for their families |
$5,000 |
| The Woodlands Foundation
Support for the 2010 Notes from the Heart Music Camp for high school students with disabilities |
$5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Metropolitan Offices
Support for 2010 Camp Aim and Camp High Hopes, providing recreational and educational activities for children with disabilities and respite for their families |
$5,000 |