Jefferson Regional Foundation

In support of the recognized community health need of education, workforce, & economic opportunity: - allegheny health network/jefferson hospital, talent attraction programsupport 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. - anna middleton waite learning center, digital equity for older adultsprovide older adults with the necessary tools to engage in the digital world by providing education, personal computers, and technical support.- best of the batch foundation, supporting out-of-school time programmingthrough 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.- dress for success pittsburgh, mobile services workforce development eventsincrease 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.- foundation of hope, youth diversion programprovide 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.- literacy pittsburgh, bridging the gap from learning to earningfoster 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.maple unified student academy, inc., early learning and capacity-buildingexpand 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.pennsylvania women work, rise employment services for immigrantsprepare work-authorized new americans residing in jefferson communities for life-sustaining employment opportunities by providing instruction, individualized counseling, mentorship, and short-term training.8 other grants and programs totalling $640,000

In support of the recognized community health need in community engagement & policy work- pittsburghers for public transit, grassroots community organizing for public transitassist jefferson residents in accessing critical health, education, and food sites by organizing transit riders and workers to develop and advocate for transit funding solutions.