Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
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 | $11,000.00 | |
The Salvation ArmyTo support the Girls of Grace program, designed to empower girls living in the West End neighborhoods of Pittsburgh | $6,000.00 | |
ACHIEVASupport for an initiative to improve access to dental care for people with disabilities | $36,920.00 | |
Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater PittsburghTo support the emergency hotline while the agency develops a plan to sustain and expand it | $80,000.00 over 24 months | |
The Watson InstituteToward production of a series of DVDs on topics related to autism to be used for training of teachers and other professionals in the region | $120,000.00 over 24 months | |
THE PROGRAM for Offenders, Inc.General operating support for services to female offenders who are in the residential alternative to incarceration program | $45,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh AIDS Task ForceFor a pilot program to provide HIV awareness and prevention information to African-American women | $16,576.00 over 15 months | |
Pennsylvania Trolley MuseumTo purchase a wheelchair lift for the Trolley Display Building | $8,184.00 | |
Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery (POWER)To support ongoing gender-specific services to women in recovery from addiction | $45,000.00 | |
Pennsylvania Health Law ProjectTo increase access to home and community based services for individuals with physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities | $100,000.00 over 24 months | |
Ohio Valley General Hospital FoundationTo provide disability awareness trainings to staff and conduct an accessibility audit as the first phase in an initiative to improve access to healthcare and preventive services for patients with disabilities | $10,175.00 | |
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietySupport for an initiative to screen women with Multiple Sclerosis for domestic violence and increase victims' access to services by providing emergency assistance | $98,220.00 over 36 months | |
Magee-Womens Research Institute and FoundationFor distribution of Strength and Courage: An Exercise DVD for Breast Cancer Survivors | $10,000.00 | |
Girl Scouts of Western PennsylvaniaFor continued support of the Pulse Program, an after school discussion group focused on empowerment and safety for girls | $37,723.00 | |
Education Law CenterSupport for advocacy for children with disabilities, to ensure access to appropriate educational opportunities | $35,000.00 | |
East Liberty Family Health Care CenterFor the Birth Circle Program, providing pregnant teens with individualized support for prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, and delay of future pregnancies | $50,000.00 over 24 months | |
CLASSFor the UCP Kids TEACHER Program, a partnership with the Pittsburgh Public Schools designed to support teachers strategize ways to include children with disabilities in the classroom and help them build social relationships | $66,000.00 over 24 months | |
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh FoundationSupport for construction of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Departments as part of the New Hospital Capital Campaign | $150,000.00 over 36 months | |
The Center for Victims of Violence and CrimeTo improve access to services for people who become disabled as a result of victimization | $45,225.00 | |
Center for Theater ArtsFor continued support of musical theater classes and performances for adults with disabilities | $7,210.00 | |
Catholic Charities/Diocese of PittsburghTo purchase accessible examination tables and provide disability awareness training for staff and volunteers at the new Health Care Center | $23,966.00 | |
Butler County Association for the BlindTo support services for people who are blind or have severe vision impairments | $20,000.00 | |
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of PittsburghTo help defray the cost of replacing the roof on the main facility | $30,000.00 | |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of PennsylvaniaContinued funding to clarify legal guidelines and treatment standards and provide trainings for hospital personnel and advocates who care for minors following a sexual assault | $30,000.00 |
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. .