Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
United Way of Westmoreland CountyFor a conference to highlight the results of a study on Improving the Status of Women in Westmoreland County | $10,000.00 | |
St. Anthony School ProgramsGeneral support for the Post-Secondary School Program for students with disabilities in transition | $35,000.00 | |
Southwinds, Inc.To build capacity through the purchase of fundraising management software at this agency serving individuals with intellectual disabilities | $5,980.00 | |
One Vision One LifeSupport to prevent violence in the lives of young women and girls in targeted neighborhoods | $47,255.24 | |
Merakey Allegheny Valley SchoolToward renovation and expansion of the Pittsburgh Campus Medical Suite, including accessible electric examination tables | $55,000.00 | |
Goodwill of Southwestern PennsylvaniaTo purchase equipment for the Assistive Technology Program | $10,000.00 | |
Every Child, Inc.For strengthening organizational structure critical to the agency's support of parents and children with disabilities and special health care needs | $50,000.00 | |
The Emmaus Community of PittsburghTo increase the pool of Direct Support Professionals qualified to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings by developing and piloting a training program | $45,000.00 | |
East Suburban Citizen AdvocacyTo develop a website and promote inclusion by connecting people with and without disabilities around mutual interests | $15,000.00 | |
Crisis Center North, Inc.To improve outreach to victims of domestic violence who have disabilities | $36,075.00 | |
Center for Hearing & Deaf ServicesTo plan an initiative to improve healthcare quality for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing sign language interpretation | $11,160.00 | |
Bethlehem HavenGeneral support for the emergency shelter and after-care programs for women | $40,000.00 | |
The Arc of Westmoreland, Inc.To improve transition planning for youth in Westmoreland County by educating parents and disability service providers | $36,921.00 | |
American Heart AssociationPresenting sponsorship for the Sister to Sister: Take Wellness to Heart seminar, increasing awareness of cardiovascular health among African American women | $40,000.00 | |
Volunteers of America PennsylvaniaFor First Step, business development and marketing support for entrepreneurs with disabilities who participate in the Working Order Program | $50,000.00 over 24 months | |
University of Pittsburgh Office of ResearchSupport for the Pittsburgh Stop TObacco in Pregnancy (STOP) Program, to improve the health of mothers and babies through an evidence-based, individualized, motivational intervention for smoking cessation among underserved pregnant women | $108,043.00 over 24 months | |
Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ AssociationFor the We Count Campaign, a cross-disability initiative to promote civic participation among voters with disabilities | $40,000.00 over 24 months | |
Crisis Center North, Inc.For the Western Region Training Initiative, a collaborative project of victim service agencies in southwestern Pennsylvania to computerize training resources for staff and volunteers | $28,450.00 over 36 months | |
Blackburn CenterFor continued development and implementation of a strategic communications plan to prevent sexual assault and domestic violence | $45,250.00 | |
Allegheny County Department of Human ServicesFor Voices of our Region, an audiovisual history of people with disabilities in southwestern Pennsylvania created in celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th Anniversary | $66,830.00 | |
Sisters Place, Inc.To produce marketing brochures for a major gifts campaign, and for supportive services provided in conjunction with transitional housing programs for homeless women and their children | $30,000.00 | |
Highlands HospitalTo purchase an accessible procedure table and provide staff training to increase accessibility for patients with disabilities | $45,568.00 | |
Arc Human Services, Inc.Support for Camp Laughalot and Club Arc, providing structured programming for children with mental retardation in Washington, Greene and southern Allegheny Counties | $20,000.00 | |
The ARC of Indiana CountyFor expansion of the Community Outreach Program, providing disability-related educational opportunities for youth in transition, parents, emergency responders, and other community members | $15,500.00 |
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. .