Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
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 | |
ACTION-Housing, Inc.Administrative support for the Accessibility Modification Program providing free accessibility improvements to the homes of low-income persons with disabilities | $60,000.00 over 24 months | |
Strong Women, Strong Girls, Inc.Support for this after-school mentoring and skill-building program that pairs college-age women with elementary school girls to promote empowerment and self-esteem | $70,000.00 over 24 months | |
SHOUTAdministrative support and scholarships for the 2007 Pittsburgh Employment Conference for people with disabilities who use augmentative communication | $8,000.00 | |
UPMC Shadyside HospitalSupport for an established teen pregnancy prevention initiative, Promoting Adolescent Development through Sexuality Education, at Lincoln and Faison intermediate schools | $90,000.00 over 36 months | |
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.To train professionals serving people with developmental disabilities about sexuality and reproductive health issues | $25,000.00 | |
Mainstay Life ServicesSupport for a summer respite camp for adults with developmental disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
Heritage Health Foundation, Inc.Continued support for Team Educators for Child Safety (TECHS), a coalition of agencies focused on disability and injury prevention through the use of appropriate car seats | $20,000.00 over 24 months | |
HEARTHSupport for the transitional housing program for homeless women and their children at Benedictine Place | $35,000.00 | |
HAVIN, Inc.To expand and enhance school based programming focused on prevention of sexual and domestic violence | $23,420.00 | |
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankFor a multi-faceted initiative to increase outreach to people with disabilities living in poverty | $60,000.00 over 24 months | |
DePaul School for Hearing and SpeechFor the Public Education Project - to raise awareness among parents and practitioners about treatment options for childhood hearing loss | $35,000.00 | |
Carnegie Museum of Natural HistoryFor outreach to children with disabilities through Museum on the Move | $30,000.00 | |
Carnegie Mellon UniversityTo support the Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society (PROGRESS), which empowers at-risk middle school girls by teaching them negotiation skills | $35,000.00 |
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. .