Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Pennsylvania Health Law ProjectSupport for advocacy and education efforts to improve access to healthcare for people with disabilities | $150,000.00 over 24 months | |
ACHIEVAContinued support for advocacy to improve access to health care and dental care for people with disabilities | $55,000.00 | |
Autism Connection of PASupport for marketing and increasing capacity to serve more families of children with autism | $18,500.00 | |
HOPE NetworkOperating support for comprehensive adaptive sports programming | $50,000.00 over 24 months | |
Slippery Rock University Foundation, Inc.Support for the Adapted Physical Activity Program to teach graduate students in a community setting while promoting healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities | $70,416.00 over 24 months | |
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Metropolitan OfficesSupport for accessibility audits of all of the YMCA's programming, camps and facilities | $36,573.00 | |
The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustSupport for a production of The GIMP Project, a troupe of dancers with and without disabilities | $51,600.00 | |
ACTION-Housing, Inc.Support for the Accessibility Modification Program providing free accessibility improvements to the homes of low-income persons with disabilities | $30,000.00 | |
The ARC of Indiana CountySupport for a pilot program to improve transition planning of young adults with disabilities by providing intensive support and education about employment and community inclusion | $8,100.00 | |
East Suburban Citizen AdvocacyOperating support for advocacy services to promote access and inclusion for people with disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
Goodwill of Southwestern PennsylvaniaSupport for assistive technology office as part of Goodwill's capital campaign | $75,000.00 over 36 months | |
PA Connecting CommunitiesSupport for expanding programming to Washington and Butler counties and continue programming in Beaver County in order to reduce isolation of people with disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
Variety the Children’s CharitySupport for 2011 Camp Variety for Kids, providing educational opportunities for children with disabilities and their siblings as well as respite for caregivers | $7,500.00 | |
Volunteers of America PennsylvaniaSupport for general operating support for the Working Order Program, which provides business development and marketing support for entrepreneurs with disabilities | $25,000.00 | |
The Woodlands FoundationGeneral operating support for this fully accessible camp and retreat center dedicated to serving people with disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
accessAbilities, Inc.Support to upgrade information technology infrastructure to better serve people with disabilities | $48,000.00 | |
Best Buddies PennsylvaniaTo foster friendships among students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers in six Allegheny County high schools | $15,000.00 | |
Education Law CenterContinued support for advocacy for children with disabilities, to ensure access to appropriate educational opportunities | $30,000.00 | |
Fred Rogers CompanyTo create a specialized DVD of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood episodes and bonus features to help children with autism learn about emotions and social skills | $28,000.00 | |
Girl Scouts of Western PennsylvaniaSupport for a regional initiative to include girls with disabilities more fully in girl scouting | $20,000.00 | |
Greater Pittsburgh Arts CouncilSupport for an initiative to promote inclusion and accessibility in arts and culture organizations | $30,290.00 | |
Mental Health America – Allegheny CountySupport for the Citizen Leadership Network, promoting voter registration and civic engagement of people with disabilities | $43,630.00 over 24 months | |
VerlandSupport for expansion of the restorative physical therapy program for people with significant disabilities | $28,080.00 over 24 months | |
The Children’s Institute2010 Phyllis Reymer Totten Fund Award | $7,000.00 |
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. .