Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
2nd Circle Family ShelterFor a 15-passenger van for the Homeless Families Program | $27,825.00 | |
The Corporate CollectionSalary support for a part-time health and wellness specialist in the Women's Life Skills Center, a training program for women in transition to the workplace | $5,500.00 | |
Focus on Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood CorporationFor partial salary of a registered nurse/case manager in the perinatal program | $29,000.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationTo develop a website and resource guide for healthcare services for women with disabilities in Allegheny County, in partnership with UCLID (University, Community, Leaders and Individuals with Disabilities) | $100,000.00 over 31 months | |
UPMC Magee Womens HospitalFor the start-up of the Comprehensive Healthcare Center for Women with Physical Disabilities | $192,340.00 over 36 months | |
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosis | $50,000.00 | |
North Side Christian Health CenterFor a Colposcopy Biopsy System to expand services to uninsured and underinsured women | $12,262.00 | |
Victim Outreach Intervention CenterFor salary and benefits of a mental health advocate to help victims of abuse and assault navigate the mental health system | $26,242.00 | |
YWCA of McKeesportTo equip a computer lab for homeless women in the transitional and bridge housing programs | $8,240.00 | |
Blackburn CenterFor renovation of counseling and administrative office space to become more efficient, accessible, and welcoming to clients and their families | $50,000.00 | |
Domestic Abuse Counseling CenterTo expand and enhance domestic violence services to batterers in the Pittsburgh region | $20,000.00 | |
Lupus Foundation of PennsylvaniaFor production and distribution of educational information for the Lupus Awareness Campaign in southwestern Pennsylvania | $8,000.00 | |
Bridge to IndependenceFor Families First, a transitional housing program designed for homeless, addicted women and their children | $30,000.00 | |
Lydia’s Place, Inc.For support of the Family Reunification Enhancement Effort (F.R.E.E), providing intervention services to female offenders, their children and the children's caregivers during and after incarceration | $25,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh Action Against RapeFor a collaborative effort providing sexual violence information and support services for women with disabilities | $150,000.00 over 36 months | |
Pittsburgh Mercy FoundationFor a scientific study to determine the impact of universal screening for domestic violence on healthcare costs | $30,000.00 | |
AriseCapital campaign to build a new facility to accommodate the growing needs of families experiencing abuse | $40,000.00 | |
Bethlehem HavenFunding for Project Employ, providing job training and transitional employment for homeless women | $28,025.00 | |
Providence Connections, Inc.Salary support for a family development specialist at the Providence Family Support Center | $31,080.00 | |
Sisters Place, Inc.General operating support for transitional and permanent housing for homeless women | $10,000.00 | |
Adagio HealthFor development, implementation and evaluation of a model program of screening and referral for domestic violence in four rural counties in western Pennsylvania | $95,000.00 over 24 months | |
Center in the WoodsFor equipment and supplies necessary to start a bladder treatment center for women at this rural senior citizens' center in California, Pennsylvania | $21,625.00 over 11 months | |
The Washington County Community FoundationEndowment support for the Mother's Fund, whose purpose is to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged women and their children in Washington County | $15,000.00 | |
ZoarTo purchase a van for the NewDay Program, serving women in treatment for substance abuse | $29,467.00 |
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. .