Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
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 | |
Variety the Children’s CharityFor the Kids on the Go! Program, providing mobility equipment to children with disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public HealthTo conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the prevalence and priority of issues faced by individuals with traumatic brain injury and to encourage improved community-based services | $39,865.00 | |
Transitional Paths to Independent Living (TRPIL)Support for the Internet Enterprises Project, including website hosting, operating a computer recycling business, and providing computer training for people with disabilities | $35,000.00 | |
Three Rivers Center for Independent LivingCapital campaign support to acquire and renovate a new headquarters to enable more people with disabilities to live independently | $25,000.00 | |
The Children’s Institute / Project STARFor the Parents with Disabilities Project, offering parents with disabilities the same opportunities and supports as nondisabled parents to raise their children in safe, permanent and noninstitutional environments | $25,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh Mercy FoundationFor a scientific study to determine the impact of universal screening for domestic violence on healthcare costs | $30,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh CLOFor operating support for the New Horizons Program, offering musical theater training for people with physical and developmental disabilities | $15,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh Action Against RapeFor a collaborative effort providing sexual violence information and support services for women with disabilities | $150,000.00 over 36 months | |
Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects, Inc.For improvement and expansion of free in-home support services for people with developmental disabilities | $10,000.00 | |
Lydia’s Place, Inc.For support of the Family Reunification Enhancement Effort (F.R.E.E), providing intervention services to female offenders, their children and the children's caregivers during and after incarceration | $25,000.00 | |
The Latrobe Foundation, Inc.Support for the Hero Project in Westmoreland County, a collaborative educational campaign to prevent child sexual abuse | $15,000.00 | |
HOPE NetworkFor staff expansion in the Healthsports Program, providing sports, fitness and recreational activities for people with disabilities | $40,000.00 | |
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankTo sustain and expand the Volunteer Training Project for people with disabilities | $19,532.00 |
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. .