Shepherd Wellness Community $3,500.00
Shepherd Wellness Community offers a program of support and assistance to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Funds will be used to renovate the restroom for handicap accessibility and update their website.
Dreams of Hope $3,000.00
Dreams of Hope develops leaders within the LGBT youth community and promotes awareness and understanding through the creative and performing arts. Funding will support their 2011 Season.
Southwestern PA AIDS Planning Coalition $2,500.00
SWPAPC’s mission is to respond to the HIV/Aids epidemic in a diverse manner by planning, advocating and supporting the development of competent, comprehensive systems of high quality care, education and prevention services to people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Funds will be used for their “Evening of Stars” Talent Show for HIV testing and education.
ALPHA – AIDS Leadership Prevention and Health Awareness $2,000.00
ALPHA is a group of HIV+ men and their allies who are dedicated to increasing HIV/Aids awareness. ALPHA IS unique in that it is only advocacy group established by consumers with a mission to address HIV/AIDS issues in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Funds to be used for legal expenses related to incorporating and 501(c)(3) status.
Pittsburgh Black Pride Association $2,000.00
Pittsburgh Black Pride is one of the oldest Pride Celebrations in the country that serves the needs of the LGBT community members of color. Fund will be used for 2011 operating expenses.
The Open Door, Inc. $1,750.00
The Open Door, Inc.’s mission is to provide a supportive housing program that improves the health of the forgotten population of high risk, chronically homeless people living with HIV/AIDS. Funds will be used for their operating budget.
New Voices Pittsburgh/SisterSong $1750.00
New Voices Pittsburgh/SisterSong is a bold, grassroots organization using a Reproductive Justice framework to organize and build a local movement with women of color and allies in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. Funds will be used to provide new and ongoing programming, education about Reproductive Justice and Human Rights for LGBTQ women of color.
Pitt Men’s Study $1,500.00
Funds are to be used for the production of Looking for Magic, a unique HIV/Aids awareness play targeting both gay and lesbian youth and the Pittsburgh community during World Aids Day
Renaissance City Choirs $1,000.00
The Renaissance City Choirs is a non-profit organization comprised of the Renaissance City Men’s Choir and the Renaissance City Women’s Choir. RCC’s artistic vision is to be recognized as a cultural institution in the greater Pittsburgh area. Funds will be used for 2011 operating expenses.
Pittsburgh Lesbian & Gay Film Society $1,000.00
Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Society is a cornerstone of LGBT arts in Pittsburgh. Funds will be used for the operation of the 2011 Pittsburgh International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
Steel City Softball League $1000.00
The purpose of the Steel City Softball League is to provide and protect the opportunity for individuals who support the bonds of fellowship, to play softball in an atmosphere of friendly competition, free from discrimination on the basis of adult age, race, creed, sex and ability. The league will foster and maintain the spirit of good fellowship and true sportsman ship. Funds will be used for 2011 operating expenses.
GLSEN, Pittsburgh $1000.00
The Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Pittsburgh is one chapter of the national GLSEN organization. GLSEN Pittsburgh has shown their ability to promote social change through activities such as their Unified for Youth! Conference and Peer Advocates for Safe Schools. Funds will be used for 2011 operating expenses.
PFLAG Pittsburgh $1.000.00
Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Only with respect, dignity and equality for all will we reach our full potential as human beings, individually and collectively. Funds will be used for rent and to partially subsidize monthly honorariums to educational speakers.
