Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
HOPE NetworkSupport for a certified recreational therapist for the Healthsports Program, providing sports, fitness and recreational activities so people with disabilities can lead a more active life | $40,000.00 | |
The Emmaus Community of PittsburghSupport of the respite care program providing short-term care for people with mental retardation | $30,000.00 | |
Three Rivers Center for Independent LivingCapital campaign support to acquire and renovate a new headquarters to serve more people with disabilities who wish to live independently | $25,000.00 | |
UPMC Magee Womens HospitalFor the start-up of the Comprehensive Healthcare Center for Women with Physical Disabilities | $192,340.00 over 36 months | |
University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationTo develop a website and resource guide for healthcare services for women with disabilities in Allegheny County, in partnership with UCLID (University, Community, Leaders and Individuals with Disabilities) | $100,000.00 over 31 months | |
United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationFor a video to educate the medical community and general public about mitochondrial disease | $15,000.00 | |
McGuire Memorial FoundationFor replacement of 24 beds in the residential program | $37,605.00 | |
Life’sWork of Western PennsylvaniaTo provide paid internships for students with severe disabilities who are in transition from school to work | $60,000.00 over 24 months | |
Focus on Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood CorporationFor partial salary of a registered nurse/case manager in the perinatal program | $29,000.00 | |
The Corporate CollectionSalary support for a part-time health and wellness specialist in the Women's Life Skills Center, a training program for women in transition to the workplace | $5,500.00 | |
2nd Circle Family ShelterFor a 15-passenger van for the Homeless Families Program | $27,825.00 | |
YWCA of McKeesportTo equip a computer lab for homeless women in the transitional and bridge housing programs | $8,240.00 | |
Victim Outreach Intervention CenterFor salary and benefits of a mental health advocate to help victims of abuse and assault navigate the mental health system | $26,242.00 | |
Southwinds, Inc.To purchase six laptop computers to increase the efficiency of residential supervisors at this agency that serves individuals with mental retardation | $9,269.00 | |
Passavant Memorial HomesTo purchase equipment for a new training facility for adults with mental retardation | $33,376.00 | |
North Side Christian Health CenterFor a Colposcopy Biopsy System to expand services to uninsured and underinsured women | $12,262.00 | |
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosisFor a home-based preventative gynecological health screening program for women with multiple sclerosis | $50,000.00 | |
Mainstay Life ServicesTo analyze and track long-range capital needs and retain a consultant to develop a fundraising plan | $38,000.00 | |
Lupus Foundation of PennsylvaniaFor production and distribution of educational information for the Lupus Awareness Campaign in southwestern Pennsylvania | $8,000.00 | |
Health Policy InstituteFor operating support for this organization that seeks to enhance health in the Pittsburgh region by improving the policies and other decisions that influence it | $10,000.00 | |
Every Child, Inc.Matching funds for their Children's Trust Fund grant, to prevent abuse, neglect and out-of-home placements of infants in rural areas born prematurely and medically fragile | $20,000.00 | |
Domestic Abuse Counseling CenterTo expand and enhance domestic violence services to batterers in the Pittsburgh region | $20,000.00 | |
Carlow UniversityFor expansion of the Pre-Service Training Collaborative with the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, a program combining the introduction of special education teaching methods with real world experience | $55,782.00 | |
Blackburn CenterFor renovation of counseling and administrative office space to become more efficient, accessible, and welcoming to clients and their families | $50,000.00 |
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. .