Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Jewish Association on AgingFor the creation of a multifaceted secondary disability prevention program at Council Care Adult Day Services designed to maintain the physical health status of clients, thus preventing or delaying their move to more institutionalized care | $37,261.00 | |
DePaul School for Hearing and SpeechTo fund computer equipment to program the Cochlear Implant 24M, a device that provides sound information for individuals with profound hearing impairments | $10,000.00 | |
Center for Violence and Injury ControlTo implement the start-up of a mulitdimensional bicycle helmet promotion coalition in the City of Pittsburgh | $55,678.00 | |
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of PittsburghTo supplement the equipment used for exercise and recreation in the Personal Adjustment to Blindness Training Program | $22,886.00 | |
YMCA Camps Kon-O-Kwee & SpencerFor handicapped accessible bathrooms for the people with disabilities who participate at Camp Spencer | $30,000.00 | |
Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater PittsburghFor a case management program to help residents successfully make the transition from shelter to a violence-free home | $37,500.00 | |
William & Mildred Orr Compassionate Care CenterSupport for care for homeless people who need a place to recuperate following a hospital stay | $10,000.00 | |
Riding for the HandicappedFor the Adopt-a-Horse Program, to provide food and board for two horses that are used for physical and recreational therapy for people with disabilities | $7,200.00 | |
Pittsburgh Action Against RapeFor expansion of the Parents in Prevention Program, which provides intensive educational services focused on sexual assault issues, in collaboration with Head Start | $50,000.00 | |
Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery (POWER)For planning and start-up of a gender-specific intensive outpatient program for drug and alcohol counseling for women | $64,424.00 | |
Life’sWork of Western PennsylvaniaTo provide paid internships for students with severe disabilities who are in transition from school to work | $31,500.00 | |
Goodwill of Southwestern PennsylvaniaSupport for construction of a new on-site childcare facility for use by Goodwill employees who are disabled and other members of the community | $41,000.00 | |
The Bradley CenterFor a home-based program for families of children with autism | $35,000.00 | |
Arthritis FoundationFor expansion of the Home Assessment Program for underserved arthritis patients | $10,000.00 | |
Chatham UniversityTo fund the FISA Rehabilitation Lecture | $11,000.00 | |
Merakey Allegheny Valley SchoolFor specialized wheelchairs and positioning equipment for residents at the Patricia Hillman Miller Campus | $38,500.00 | |
CLASSFor interior renovations of the Shaler Highlands Apartments for people with brain injury | $25,000.00 | |
The Children’s InstituteFor free care for children with brain injuries | $25,000.00 | |
Bethlehem HavenFunding for Project Employ, providing job training and transitional employment for homeless women | $21,337.50 | |
Three Rivers Center for Independent LivingSupport for the Into New Hands Program, which recycles pre-owned medical equipment to needy individuals | $12,000.00 |
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. .