Grant Awards

Feminine Hygiene Products in Public Libraries

Allegheny County Library Association

$25,000

Increase health and well-being by offering free feminine hygiene products in the Jefferson area’s 10 public libraries via a wall-mounted dispenser in each restroom and adding “period kits” for young library patrons which include feminine hygiene products and informational literature about period health.

Talent Attraction Program

Allegheny Health Network/Jefferson Hospital

$100,000/year totaling $200,000

Support a unique work-study program which aims to increase the number of diverse candidates for competitive employment at AHN Jefferson Hospital and remove identified barriers to success across various allied health fields.

Moving the Needle Jefferson

Allegheny Health Network Institute for Strategic Social and Workforce Programs

$140,000

Address health inequities by improving access to comprehensive preventative health services for under resourced populations in Clairton, Duquesne, and McKeesport. Residents in these targeted communities are significantly more likely to suffer from cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Home Fire Campaign for the Mon Valley

American National Red Cross

$25,000

Increase health, well-being, and home safety by providing direct assistance to Jefferson individuals/families who experience a fire and continue programming to reduce injury and death from fires through partnerships with local fire departments.

Digital Equity for Older Adults

Anna Middleton Waite Learning Center

$50,000

Provide older adults with the necessary tools to engage in the digital world by providing education, personal computers, and technical support.

Creative Movement for Youth Wellness

Attack Theatre Incorporated

$65,000

Support educational engagement, physical and mental well-being, and social emotional development for Duquesne K-5 students and educators/curriculum providers through movement and dance in partnership with Duquesne City School District.

Critical Airway Management Technology

Baldwin Emergency Medical Service

$60,000

Improve airway management in residents living in Jefferson communities experiencing respiratory distress or cardiac arrest by purchasing new video laryngoscopes. Baldwin EMS transports an estimated 6,000 patients annually to Jefferson Hospital.

The Purple Pantry at Baldwin High School

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

$10,000

Increase the health and well-being of Baldwin-Whitehall School District students experiencing food insecurity and a lack of basic needs by offering food, hygiene supplies, and other basic needs items through a discreet, school based and operated pantry.

Supporting Out-of-School Time Programming

Best of the Batch Foundation

$50,000

Through general operational support, strengthen Best of the Batch’s ability to provide quality out-of-school time programs to hundreds of children and their families living in the Jefferson footprint.

S.T.E.A.M.ing into the Future

Bethel Park School District

$10,000

Provide the Bethel Park community an outdoor classroom to provide play and learning opportunities for youth ages 5-10 which will also improve the academic performance of students (K-5th grade) in Bethel Park School District and increase their satisfaction of the educational experience.

Sustaining Holistic Immigrant & Refugee Community Health

Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh

$100,000/year totaling $300,000

Strengthen healthy opportunities and options for members of the local Bhutanese community by building and retaining staff capacity and moving forward with a strategic planning process.

Basic Needs Support and Community Engagement

Casa San Jose

$100,000/year totaling $200,000

Increase the health and wellness of Latino individuals/families living in the Jefferson footprint by continuing existing services including service coordination, intensive case management, emergency response, policy/advocacy, mental health programming, and health and wellness programs.

Legal Aid for Immigrants and Refugees

Christian Immigration Advocacy Center

$75,000

Provide legal aid for 50 immigrant and/or refugee families to access the necessary resources (consultations, representation in family-based petitions, green card applications, work authorizations, naturalization) to improve long-term health and well-being.

Providing Safety in Inclement Weather

City of Clairton

$4,000

Increase health and well-being for residents in Clairton and neighboring communities by purchasing supplies to create a warming and cooling station for use during inclement weather.

Addressing Food Insecurity with Choice

Cloverleaf Area Ecumenical Assistance Program

$20,000

Increase health and well-being by supporting food distribution and the purchase of grocery gift cards which provide choice and dignity to neighbors in Pleasant Hills, Jefferson Hills, Baldwin, Whitehall, South Park, and West Mifflin.

Addressing Food Insecurity

Divine Restoration Outreach Ministries

$50,000

Increase health and well-being by supporting ongoing efforts to supply healthy nutritious meals to residents of Duquesne and surrounding communities through weekly food bank distributions, bi-weekly food deliveries to older adults, monthly hot meals for families, and food distribution through Duquesne School District.

Mobile Services Workforce Development Events

Dress for Success Pittsburgh

$125,000/year totaling $250,000

Increase the confidence and capacity of 900 local female residents annually preparing to enter the workforce by providing each woman with appropriate interview clothing, uniform items, and career support delivered through a mobile boutique in partnership with Jefferson area organizations.

Roots of Wellness: Filipino and Filipino American Health

$35,000

Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh

Provide a community-based health and wellness program designed to uplift the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of Filipino residents through culturally relevant, community-centered health education, screenings, and fitness activities to promote long-term wellness across generations.

Increasing Food Access

$10,000

Food Instance Match Inc.

Increase access to healthy, local food for low-income households and older adults by expanding the availability and impact of public nutrition incentive programs (SNAP, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) at the Bethel Park Farmers Market.

Youth Diversion Program

Foundation of Hope

$75,000

Provide support to educate and equip young people who have interacted with the criminal justice system with the resources, support, and personal tools necessary to make safe, healthy, informed, life-affirming choices in partnership with Clairton and McKeesport school districts.

Greening Glassport and Duquesne

Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest

$50,000

Increase the City of Duquesne and the Borough of Glassport’s tree canopy which will reduce heat, improve air quality, and enhance overall environmental quality and provide community education on tree planting and maintenance.

Community Partners Program

Global Links

$80,000

Provide needed surplus medical supplies through partnerships with Jefferson human service agencies serving older adults and/or low-income individuals to increase organizational capacity and to ensure that individuals have the necessary supplies to lead healthy lives and maintain their independence.

Addressing Food Insecurity

Heritage Community Initiatives

$75,000

Increase health and well-being by supporting food planning and the distribution of over 96,000 meals to 14 locations in Brentwood, Port Vue, McKeesport, Duquesne (2), Munhall (2), McKeesport, Homestead (2), Munhall, Whitehall, South Versailles, and West Mifflin.

Operating Support to Promote Health and Well-Being

Human Services Center Corporation

$75,000/year totaling $150,000

Through general operational support, strengthen HSCMV’s ability to provide successful transitions to career and college for high school seniors attending West Mifflin and McKeesport high schools, assist adults on the path to self-sufficiency, and provide basic services for health and well-being.

Meeting Emergency Needs of Resettled Refugees

JFCS

$200,000

Increase the health and wellness of refugee families living in Jefferson communities by providing emergency assistance for three resettlement agencies (JFCS, Hello Neighbor, and AJAPO) serving 159 newly arrived refugee families impacted by the stop work order issued by the federal government.

SOY Pittsburgh in McKeesport and Community Health Workers

Latino Community Center

$115,000

Increase the health and wellness of Latinx youth and families in by offering home visits and education through community health workers and an out-of-school time and summer program for elementary students at Frances McClure Elementary, a part of McKeesport school district with culturally appropriate, trauma informed, and bilingual support.

Bridging the Gap from Learning to Earning

Literacy Pittsburgh

$100,000

Foster a lifetime of success for Jefferson adult learners by expanding employment opportunities through career pathways in construction and healthcare, improving employment and educational outcomes for caretakers and their children, and imparting vital digital skills.

Addressing Basic Needs

Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center

$60,000

Increase health and well-being of residents living in the Jefferson footprint by providing operating support to address the needs of families experiencing temporary hardship primarily with rent, utilities, and food.

Early Learning and Capacity-Building

Maple Unified Student Academy, Inc.

$80,000

Expand capacity for organizational growth and support consistent, high-quality, low-cost preschool and out-of-school time programming for over 100 youth and their families in Munhall, Homestead, West Homestead, McKeesport, and West Mifflin.

Providing Human Milk for Medically Vulnerable Infants

Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank

$30,000

Support the operations of the regional donor milk bank to increase the quality of life for babies and their families, reduce health disparities, and reduce the costs of caring for premature infants.

Addressing Food Insecurity

MISSION: AGAPE

$40,000

Increase organizational capacity to increase the health and well-being of Clairton, Glassport, Dravosburg, McKeesport, and Versailles residents experiencing food insecurity through regular food distributions and financial literacy.

Supporting Basic Needs and Building Organizational Capacity

New Evangelistic Ministry

$20,000

Provide 50 families and children in Duquesne with basic needs support (food, clothing, transportation, personal hygiene) and build organizational capacity through the assistance of a strategic consultant.

Elevating Community: Environmental Justice Table

Nine Mile Run Watershed Association dba Upstream Pittsburgh

$65,000

Increase capacity to convene and manage the Environmental Justice Table (EJT), a resident/community-driven initiative that aims to raise community voice, advocacy, and education on environmental issues in McKeesport, Clairton, and Duquesne through partial support of a Mon Valley Environmental Justice Coordinator.

Eliminating Illegal Trash Dumping to Increase Public Health

PA Cleanways of Allegheny County Inc.

$40,000

Engage and empower residents of communities located in the Jefferson footprint to eliminate illegal dumping by participating in land cleanups, water cleanups, and environmental education.

RISE Employment Services for Immigrants

Pennsylvania Women Work

$45,000

Prepare work-authorized new Americans residing in Jefferson communities for life-sustaining employment opportunities by providing instruction, individualized counseling, mentorship, and short-term training.

Grassroots Community Organizing for Public Transit

Pittsburghers for Public Transit

$30,000

Assist Jefferson residents in accessing critical health, education, and food sites by organizing transit riders and workers to develop and advocate for transit funding solutions.

Creating Safe, Accessible Environments for Older Adults

Presbyterian SeniorCare

$50,000

Support a comprehensive set of improvements designed to promote food security, enhance physical accessibility, reduce social isolation, and improve the overall quality of life for 123 older adults in affordable housing at Fifth Avenue Commons (McKeesport) and St. Therese Apartments (Munhall).

Addressing Food Insecurity and Capacity-Building Grant

Rainbow Kitchen Community Services 

$60,000

Increase health and well-being by providing multiple food distributions, resource fairs, vision resources, case management, and coat/holiday distributions to thousands of residents in Homestead, West Homestead, West Mifflin, Munhall, Whitaker, and Duquesne.

Expanding Early Literacy Access and Engagement

Reading Ready Pittsburgh

$75,000/year totaling $150,000

Strive to impact long-term educational and health outcomes by supporting engagement of early literacy in families with young children.

Strengthening Services, Infrastructure and Fiscal Health

South Hills Interfaith Ministries

$100,000/year totaling $300,000

Provide operational support to enhance services, to invest in infrastructure for greater community impact, and to ensure fiscal health for long-term outcomes to increase overall health and wellbeing for thousands of residents living in the Jefferson footprint.

Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh

Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging (fiscal sponsor for Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh)

$125,000/year totaling $250,000

Improve health and well-being for Jefferson older adults by increasing access to resources in neighborhoods, strengthening intergenerational connections to reduce isolation and loneliness, and championing new ideas through a collaborative effort.

Addressing Food Insecurity

St. Paul AME Church of
McKeesport

$15,000

Increase health and well-being by providing a food pantry to neighbors in Clairton, Glassport, Dravosburg, Duquesne, McKeesport, Port Vue, and Versailles through distributions twice each month.

Computer Science Programming for Duquesne Students

STEM Coding Lab, Inc.

$70,000

Provide economic mobility opportunities which could lead to long-term increased overall health and wellness for 330 Duquesne City School District students through an introduction and instruction in computer science.

Providing Essential School Supplies to Promote Learning

Storehouse for Teachers dba The Education Partnership

$100,000

Improve the long-term overall health and well-being and educational outcomes of students attending five schools in Clairton, Duquesne, and McKeesport by providing new, essential school supply kits to all students, as well as creating teacher supply closets at the schools.

South Showroom: West Mifflin Location

The Blessing Board

$75,000

Increase the quality of life and overall health and wellness for families and individuals experiencing low-income status living in the Jefferson Regional service area by supporting the operations and sustainability of a furniture bank in West Mifflin.

STEM Programming

The Citizen Science Lab

$45,000

Increase youth interest and potential future economic mobility in Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) careers by providing 10 interactive STEM workshops for 400 young people participating in out-of-school time programs.

Workforce Development and Financial Coaching

The Mon Valley Initiative

$125,000/year totaling $250,000

Assist unemployed and under-employed Jefferson residents in achieving their goals of financial self- sufficiency through offering a comprehensive workforce development program.

Addressing Gun Violence

The New Sun Rising (fiscal sponsor for the MOMs Group)

$17,000

Increase health and well-being for mothers in the Jefferson footprint who have lost their sons to gun violence via support groups, peer support, legacy projects, and advocating for a future without violence.

Water Quality and Well-Being

Three Rivers Waterkeeper

$35,000

Provide opportunities to listen to concerns from community advisors around water quality and offer educational resources focused on watersheds and waterways to mitigate the impact of industrial pollution.

Cultural Access for Youth Development

Tickets for Kids Foundation

$16,000

Increase access to cultural experiences which can contribute to a holistic approach of well-being and can introduce new interests and opportunities for 4,000 youth experiencing low-income status.

Beyond the Classroom

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

$50,000

Increase capacity and provide flexible funding via a competitive process for five Jefferson area out-of-school time providers (OST) to address challenges related to food, transportation, staff training/development, facility repairs, and essential supplies so they can continue to meet the needs of children and families in the Jefferson footprint.

Just Discipline Project at Duquesne

University of Pittsburgh – School of Social Work/Center on Race and Social Problems

$80,000 in year one and $70,000 in year two totaling $150,000

Support the implementation of restorative practice programming to reduce suspensions and improve school climate and school achievement for 500 children and their teachers in Duquesne City School District.

Outdoors for All

Venture Outdoors, Inc.

$60,000

Continue to engage residents living in Jefferson communities in outdoor activity by providing access and removing barriers to outdoor recreation activities which have benefits that include increased mental and physical health.

Sensory Success: Creating Calm, Focus, and Growth for All Learners

West Jefferson Hills School District

$10,000

Improve the long-term overall health and well-being and academic engagement of special education students at Jefferson Hills Intermediate School by creating a sensory room to address sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional regulation difficulties.

STEM and Wellness Summer Enrichment

Will Allen Foundation

$25,000

Increase youth interest and potential future economic mobility in Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) careers by delivering a free summer enrichment program in partnership with Clairton City School District to engage 25–50 students in high-impact learning experiences.

Healthy Environments, Healthy Communities

Women for a Healthy Environment

$125,000

Increase awareness of environmental health factors for employees and families in 20 early childcare centers and conduct 40 home assessments for Jefferson residents/families by providing technical assistance on an Eco-Healthy Checklist and offering low-cost, sustainable solutions that will improve health outcomes for Jefferson families/children.