Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Citizen Care, Inc.For two computers and specialized software to help people with developmental disabilities communicate through technology | $16,653.00 | |
CLASSSpeaker honorarium for John Hockenberry and other expenses related to the presentation of the Disability Agenda 2000 report to the community | $11,000.00 | |
Comprehensive Service AllianceFor coordinated resources for people with mental retardation who live in group homes and have siginficant physical disabilities | $50,500.00 | |
CONTACT PittsburghFor installation of a TTY system to make services available to people who are hearing impaired | $9,632.00 | |
Every Child, Inc.Matching funds for their Children's Trust Fund grant, whose purpose is to prevent abuse, neglect and out-of-home placements of infants in rural areas born prematurely and medically fragile | $20,000.00 | |
Volunteers of America PennsylvaniaAdministrative support for a business coach who will provide technical assistance in an integrated community setting to potential entrepreneurs who have physical disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
The Watson InstituteFor respite programs for families of children with autism and other developmental disabilities | $40,000.00 | |
Ronald McDonald House Charities of PittsburghFor the ADA Accessible Capital Improvements Project at this home for families of critically ill children who are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals | $7,920.00 | |
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital FoundationFor expansion, relocation and operation of the Summer Camp for Burned Children | $15,000.00 | |
Best Friends, Inc.Operating support for inclusive programs that foster friendships between children with and without disabilities | $25,000.00 | |
The Ellis SchoolFor installation of an elevator to make the campus more accessible | $61,000.00 | |
The Emmaus Community of PittsburghCapital campaign support for the renovation of a building to serve as a respite center providing short-term care for people with retardation | $40,000.00 | |
Riding for the HandicappedFor the Adopt-a-Horse Program, providing room and board for two horses that are used for physical and recreational therapy for people with disabilities | $7,200.00 | |
Blackburn CenterCapital Campaign donation for renovations to make the shelter accessible for women with disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
Center for Creative PlayFor the Inclusive Arts Initiative, to introduce children with disabilities to a variety of the arts in an inclusive, family-friendly setting | $25,000.00 | |
Chatham UniversityTo fund the 1999 FISA Rehabilitation Lecture: "Healthcare in a Changing Culture" featuring Mary Catherine Bateson, Ph.D. | $16,000.00 | |
The Early Learning InstituteFor the purchase of playground equipment, storage units, furnishings and developmental toys for the Ohio Valley Center | $30,000.00 | |
Glade Run Lutheran ServicesFor expansion of the Therapeutic Animal Program to include children with physical disabilities | $25,000.00 | |
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankTo sustain and expand the Volunteer Training Project for people with disabilities | $9,086.00 | |
Heritage Health Foundation, Inc.Administrative support for this multi-faceted initiative to increase helmet ownership and usage among children in the city of Pittsburgh with the goal of decreasing traumatic brain injury | $55,780.00 | |
HOPE NetworkFor a study aimed at investigating the long-term outcome of traumatic brain injury on women who survive it | $33,969.00 | |
McGuire Memorial FoundationFor the purchase and repair of wheelchairs used by resident children with severe developmental disabilities | $35,000.00 | |
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 | $35,000.00 | |
William & Mildred Orr Compassionate Care CenterGeneral operating support of this agency that provides care for homeless people in need of a place to recuperate following a hospital stay | $20,000.00 |
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. .