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Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
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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 | $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 | $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 | $35,000.00 | |
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PAPartial support to purchase and insure a van for client transportation | $9,100.00 | |
Homes Build HopeSupport for the purchase and renovation of a building to serve as a shelter for homeless women and families | $35,000.00 | |
Pittsburgh Mercy FoundationFor a scientific study to determine the impact of universal screening for domestic violence on healthcare costs | $30,000.00 | |
Providence Connections, Inc.Support for the purchase and renovation of a permanent facility for the Providence Family Support Center | $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 | $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 | $38,765.00 | |
University of Pittsburgh Cancer InstituteFor support to continue FDA approved Phase II clinical trials of a breast cancer vaccine | $35,000.00 | |
2nd Circle Family ShelterFor a 15-passenger van for the Homeless Families Program | $27,825.00 | |
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 | |
Focus on Renewal Sto-Rox Neighborhood CorporationFor partial salary of a registered nurse/case manager in the perinatal program | $29,000.00 | |
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 | |
UPMC Magee Womens HospitalFor the start-up of the Comprehensive Healthcare Center for Women with Physical Disabilities | $192,340.00 over 36 months | |
Lupus Foundation of PennsylvaniaFor production and distribution of educational information for the Lupus Awareness Campaign in southwestern Pennsylvania | $8,000.00 | |
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 | |
North Side Christian Health CenterFor a Colposcopy Biopsy System to expand services to uninsured and underinsured women | $12,262.00 | |
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 | |
YWCA of McKeesportTo equip a computer lab for homeless women in the transitional and bridge housing programs | $8,240.00 | |
Blackburn CenterFor renovation of counseling and administrative office space to become more efficient, accessible, and welcoming to clients and their families | $50,000.00 | |
Domestic Abuse Counseling CenterTo expand and enhance domestic violence services to batterers in the Pittsburgh region | $20,000.00 | |
Bridge to IndependenceFor Families First, a transitional housing program designed for homeless, addicted women and their children | $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 | $25,000.00 |
Autism Urban Connections is the first and only African American, minority, family focused Autism nonprofit in Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
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.
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. .