Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Womansplace Inc.For strategic planning consultation at this agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence | $10,000.00 | |
The Washington Health System FoundationFor expansion to Greene County of ECHO (Educating Children for Healthy Outcomes), an intensive one-on-one early intervention program for young girls at risk for early child bearing | $31,356.00 | |
Victim Outreach Intervention CenterTo improve the response to victims of domestic violence who are involved with the child welfare system | $14,837.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh School of NursingTo support a pregnancy prevention pilot program for mothers and their teenage daughters | $8,800.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Health CareTo improve the accessibility of Mental Health services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing in Allegheny County | $11,999.07 | |
Sarah Heinz HouseTo support girls' after school and summer programming designed to improve self esteem, address gender-specific issues and empower young women to be leaders | $10,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyFor a wheelchair accessible chariot on the carousel in the plaza at the entrance to Schenley Park | $20,000.00 | |
PERSAD Center, Inc.To raise awareness about domestic violence in the lesbian community | $38,920.00 over 24 months | |
PA Connecting CommunitiesFor board capacity building, strategic planning, and operating support for community activities that reduce isolation for people with disabilities | $39,000.00 | |
Milestone Centers, Inc.To support renovation and marketing of the EveryOne an Artist Gallery featuring the work of artists with disabilities | $19,300.00 | |
The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s HealthTo expand services so that a greater number of marginalized women will have access to quality health care, education and support | $30,000.00 | |
Life’sWork of Western PennsylvaniaTo support the Transitional Employment Program in Washington, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties for people with disabilities who are unable to engage in traditional employment | $45,000.00 | |
HAVIN, Inc.General operating support for shelter and counseling services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence | $15,000.00 | |
Derry Area School District FoundationTo support Club Ophelia, an after school program where adolescent girls learn positive communication skills and assertiveness | $7,525.00 | |
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Allegheny CountyTo provide advocacy for children with disabilities who have been abused or neglected | $10,000.00 | |
The Children’s InstituteSupport for the Capital Campaign for an Amazing Future, to create an Activities of Daily Living Apartment to ease the transition from rehabilitation to home | $94,469.00 | |
Blackburn CenterGeneral operating support for services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence | $25,000.00 | |
AHEDDTo teach benefits management skills to youth with disabilities in southwestern Pennsylvania with the goal of improving career planning and employment outcomes | $80,000.00 over 36 months | |
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 | $12,500.00 | |
The ARC of Indiana CountyTo expand and enhance parent involvement in transition planning for youth with disabilities | $5,500.00 | |
Adagio HealthTo purchase accessible examination tables and provide disability awareness training for the medical staff at 12 sites with the goal of improving access to health care for women with disabilities | $110,204.00 | |
ACTION-Housing, Inc.Administrative support for the Accessibility Modification Program providing free accessibility improvements to the homes of low-income persons with disabilities | $28,500.00 | |
City TheatreTo promote disability awareness through the production of Pyretown, a play featuring a lead actor with a physical disability | $14,207.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineTo develop a curriculum in order to expand the number of psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and special education teachers who are trained to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families | $43,925.00 |
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. .