Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Abolitionist Law CenterSupport to address incarceration of people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities and autism | $35,000.00 | |
UPMC Magee Womens HospitalSupport for improving sexuality education at the Center for Women with Disabilities | $10,000.00 | |
ACHIEVASupport for the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium | $25,000.00 | |
Allegheny Health NetworkSupport for improving the dental care experience for patients with disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
Autism Connection of PASupport to address the needs of people with disabilities in the justice system | $24,700.00 | |
Bender Leadership AcademySupport for civics and advocacy education and other programs for young adults with disabilities | $25,000.00 |
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. .