Grants Awarded

FISA Foundation funds nonprofit organizations providing services in southwestern Pennsylvania, limited to the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bulter, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland. All grants benefit women, girls or people with disabilities.

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Grants Awarded

Grant DescriptionProgram AreaAmount

THE PROGRAM for Offenders, Inc.

Support for Prostitution, Education, Employment and Rehabilitation (PEER), a program designed to assist prostitutes in finding a permanent way out of their lifestyle through a network of tailored services and resources

October 9, 2002

$35,000.00

Every Child, Inc.

To start a program for birthing healthy infants by providing prenatal, postnatal and doula support for pregnant women and teens who are disabled

June 12, 2002

$38,299.00

Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center, Inc.

Toward construction of HOPE House, providing up to 24 months of safe transitional housing for victims of domestic violence

February 13, 2002

$35,000.00

Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA

Partial support to purchase and insure a van for client transportation

February 13, 2002

$9,100.00

Homes Build Hope

Support for the purchase and renovation of a building to serve as a shelter for homeless women and families

October 10, 2001

$35,000.00

Pittsburgh Mercy Foundation

For a scientific study to determine the impact of universal screening for domestic violence on healthcare costs

October 10, 2001

$30,000.00

Providence Connections, Inc.

Support for the purchase and renovation of a permanent facility for the Providence Family Support Center

October 10, 2001

$30,000.00

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

June 13, 2001

$25,000.00

THE PROGRAM for Offenders, Inc.

Transitional support for the salary of a therapist in the The Prostitution, Education, Employment and Rehabilitation Project

June 13, 2001

$38,765.00

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

For support to continue FDA approved Phase II clinical trials of a breast cancer vaccine

June 13, 2001

$35,000.00

2nd Circle Family Shelter

For a 15-passenger van for the Homeless Families Program

February 14, 2001

$27,825.00

The Corporate Collection

Salary 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

February 14, 2001

$5,500.00

Focus on Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood Corporation

For partial salary of a registered nurse/case manager in the perinatal program

February 14, 2001

$29,000.00

University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

To 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)

February 14, 2001

$100,000.00 over 31 months

UPMC Magee Womens Hospital

For the start-up of the Comprehensive Healthcare Center for Women with Physical Disabilities

February 14, 2001

$192,340.00 over 36 months

Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania

For production and distribution of educational information for the Lupus Awareness Campaign in southwestern Pennsylvania

October 11, 2000

$8,000.00

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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October 11, 2000

$50,000.00

North Side Christian Health Center

For a Colposcopy Biopsy System to expand services to uninsured and underinsured women

October 11, 2000

$12,262.00

Victim Outreach Intervention Center

For salary and benefits of a mental health advocate to help victims of abuse and assault navigate the mental health system

October 11, 2000

$26,242.00

YWCA of McKeesport

To equip a computer lab for homeless women in the transitional and bridge housing programs

October 11, 2000

$8,240.00

Blackburn Center

For renovation of counseling and administrative office space to become more efficient, accessible, and welcoming to clients and their families

October 11, 2000

$50,000.00

Domestic Abuse Counseling Center

To expand and enhance domestic violence services to batterers in the Pittsburgh region

October 11, 2000

$20,000.00

Bridge to Independence

For Families First, a transitional housing program designed for homeless, addicted women and their children

June 14, 2000

$30,000.00

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

June 14, 2000

$25,000.00

Grantee Spotlights

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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.

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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. .

FISA Foundation is so proud of our grantees and partners who are working to improve the lives of women, girls and people with disabilities every day.