Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Sisters Place, Inc.General operating support for services to assist homeless women become self-sufficient | $25,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh PromiseTo support participation in the Pittsburgh Promise by Pittsburgh Public School students with disabilities | $40,000.00 over 24 months | |
Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyTo 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 | $35,000.00 | |
The Pittsburgh FoundationTo assist the Jail Collaborative in reducing recidivism among female inmates by promoting positive community and family reintegration upon release | $70,000.00 over 24 months | |
The Friendship Circle of PittsburghTo foster community inclusion and lasting friendships by providing social opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities to enjoy the company of teenage volunteers | $7,500.00 | |
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 | $80,000.00 over 24 months | |
Consumer Health CoalitionSupport for the Health Committee for People with Disabilities and its consumer-led agenda to identify and eliminate barriers to quality affordable health care | $25,000.00 | |
Butler County Association for the BlindTowards the startup of a document shredding business to generate revenue and provide job training opportunities | $20,000.00 | |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of PennsylvaniaSupport for a new initiative to improve and standardize treatment for pregnant women who are incarcerated | $20,000.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Office of ResearchContinued support for STANDING FIRM: The Business Case to End Partner Violence | $80,000.00 | |
Senator John Heinz History CenterSupport for the 2010 Ability Pittsburgh Conference for youth with disabilities who are in transition from school to work | $10,000.00 | |
Robert Morris UniversityTo offer classes and develop resources for making websites accessible to people with disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustFor a collaborative initiative that will disseminate print and online information about the accessibility features of seven Cultural District theater facilities | $40,000.00 | |
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 | $15,000.00 | |
Lawrence County YMCASupport for the Diamond Girls Program, which empowers middle- and high school-age girls in New Castle through mentoring and skill development | $15,000.00 | |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research InstituteSupport for ROX! Ruling Our eXperiences, an empowerment program for adolescent girls | $9,250.00 | |
HEARTHSupport for Benedictine Place and the PRIDE program, providing supportive housing for homeless women and their children | $25,000.00 | |
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Allegheny CountyTo provide advocacy for children with disabilities who have been abused or neglected | $25,000.00 over 24 months | |
Center for Theater ArtsFor support of musical theater classes and performances for adults with disabilities | $8,000.00 | |
Blueroof TechnologiesTo test products and innovative technology systems that will improve the living environments of people with disabilities | $10,000.00 | |
Blackburn CenterTo 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 | $25,000.00 | |
Bethlehem HavenTo improve initial assessment and case management services for homeless women as part of a larger effort to end homelessness | $30,000.00 | |
Adagio HealthOperating 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 | $10,000.00 | |
ACHIEVASupport for a Health Policy Forum that will address the topic of Improving Access to Healthcare for Women with Disabilities in Pennsylvania | $60,000.00 over 18 months |
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. .