GRANTS FOR NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
GRANTS FOR NORTHEASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA
2016
OVERVIEW
The Weinberg Foundation provides approximately $100 million in annual grants to nonprofits that provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable individuals and families, primarily in the United States and Israel. Grants are focused on meeting basic needs and enhancing an individual's ability to achieve self-sufficiency with emphasis on older adults, the Jewish community, and the Weinberg Foundation's hometown communities of Maryland, Hawaii, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and Israel.
In the following pages, the Foundation has identified selected grants that were approved and distributed in Northeastern Pennsylvania during the past five years. During that time, the Foundation approved nearly 100 grants totaling $23.2 million. Of the total funds approved, $21.4 million has been paid to date.
OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, THE WEINBERG FOUNDATION HAS
APPROVED NEARLY
100 GRANTS
SERVING NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
TOTALING
$23.2 MILLION
2 | Grants for Northeastern Pennsylvania (FY 2012 - 2016)
OF THE TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED,
$21.4 MILLION
HAS BEEN PAID TO DATE
ORGANIZATION NAME
BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND HEALTH
Alcoholism & Drugs Service Of Lower Luzerne County Hazleton to support the renovation of a substance abuse counseling and community outreach center
LIST OF SELECTED APPROVED AND PAID GRANTS / FY 2012 - 2016
FISCAL YEAR APPROVED
AMOUNT APPROVED
AMOUNT PAID TO DATE
TYPE OF GRANT
2014
$100,000
$100,000
C
B-K Health Center dba NEPA Community Health Care Susquehanna
to support this organization's Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that
2015
will provide full primary healthcare for individuals and families
$100,000
$100,000
M
Catherine McAuley Center Scranton
to support the purchase and renovation of a facility with the goal of increasing
2015
affordable housing options for single women who are transitioning from shelters
into permanent housing
to support the purchase and renovation of a new administrative and services
2012
building for this organization that provides housing assistance and emergency
services for women and children
$245,000
$245,000
C
$126,000
$126,000
C
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton Scranton
to support the construction of a client choice food pantry at Saint Francis
2013
$185,000
$185,000
C
Commons
Commission on Economic Opportunity Wilkes-Barre
to support the general operations of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
2013
Regional Food Bank that provides food to charitable organizations serving
vulnerable populations, including children and older adults
to support the renovation of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Regional
2012
Food Bank that provides food to charitable organizations serving vulnerable
populations, including children and older adults
$500,000
$500,000
O
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
C
The Community Intervention Center of Lackawanna County Scranton
to support the general operations of this organization that provides, at no cost,
2016
behavioral health interventions, social rehabilitation, and homeless day shelter
services for individuals
2013
$100,000
$50,000
M
$80,000
$80,000
M
Endless Mountains Health Systems Montrose
to support the construction of a health center providing primary and specialty
2012
care for individuals and families
Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley Wilkes-Barre
to support the general operations of this organization that assisted many
2012
Wyoming Valley residents who experienced substantial losses as a result of
flooding in September 2011
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
C
$80,000
$80,000
M
Geisinger Health System Danville
to support the Medical Neighborhood project, a model of care that will focus
2014
on individuals with the most critical needs who are newly insured through the
Affordable Care Act
Housing Development Corporation of Northeast Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
to support the Rapid Rehousing Program that works to expedite homeless
2016
families' access to permanent housing
$600,000
$600,000
P
$100,000
$50,000
P
C - Capital Project O - General Operating Support P - Program Support M - Maryland Small Grants Program
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LIST OF SELECTED APPROVED AND PAID GRANTS / FY 2012 - 2016
ORGANIZATION NAME BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND HEALTH (CONTINUED)
Lackawanna Neighbors Scranton to support this organization's ongoing City-Wide Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation project that acquires, rehabilitates, and resells houses
Maternal and Family Health Services Throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania to support the general operations of this organization that delivers essential services to women, children, and families through information, education, and direct care across a 16-county network
FISCAL YEAR APPROVED
2013
2015 2013
Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wayne Counties
to support the Nurse-Family Partnership program that provides first-time moms
2012
with support throughout their pregnancies and until their children turn two
NeighborWorks Scranton
to support the general operations of this organization that works to strengthen
2016
the financial stability of families by promoting home ownership and providing
affordable housing services
Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Scranton
to support the Patient Navigation program that facilitates colon, breast, and
2015
cervical cancer screenings and identifies barriers to clinical treatment
People's Emergency Center Community Development Corporation
Philadelphia
to support the construction of Bigham Place, 11 affordable units of housing for
2013
homeless women and their children
Philabundance Philadelphia
to support the acquisition and renovation of a community food center that will
2013
provide a reliable, varied selection of food available at low or no cost
Project HOME Philadelphia
to support the construction of Jon Bon Jovi (JBJ) Soul Homes that will provide
2014
supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and affordable housing
for workers
Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre
to support a program that provides evidence-based smoking cessation
2014
counseling and treatments for homeless patients
to support the purchase of medical equipment and medical and office supplies,
2013
and to make minor renovations needed to restore the Shickshinny Health
Center, which was destroyed in a 2011 flood
The Salvation Army Hazelton
to support emergency repairs to this organization's Community Center, which
2014
operates the area's only soup kitchen
AMOUNT APPROVED
AMOUNT PAID TO DATE
TYPE OF GRANT
$50,000
$50,000
M
$200,000
$200,000
O
$125,000
$125,000
O
$150,000
$150,000
P
$100,000
$50,000
M
$200,000
$200,000
P
$170,000
$170,000
C
$500,000
$500,000
C
$400,000
$400,000
C
$140,000
$140,000
P
$50,000
$50,000
C
$50,000
$50,000
C
C - Capital Project O - General Operating Support P - Program Support M - Maryland Small Grants Program
4 | Grants for Northeastern Pennsylvania (FY 2012 - 2016)
ORGANIZATION NAME
BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND HEALTH (CONTINUED)
Schuylkill Women In Crisis Pottsville to support this organization's emergency shelter that provides counseling and case management services for those escaping domestic and sexual violence
LIST OF SELECTED APPROVED AND PAID GRANTS / FY 2012 - 2016
FISCAL YEAR APPROVED
AMOUNT APPROVED
AMOUNT PAID TO DATE
TYPE OF GRANT
2016
$70,000
$35,000
M
Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency Scranton
to support this organization that provides energy-efficient home upgrades and
2015
promotes environmental health within the home for families
$150,000
$150,000
C
Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen Tunkhannock
to support the purchase and renovation of a facility to be used as a new, larger
2016
soup kitchen, with the goal of increasing the amount of meals served
$100,000
$100,000
C
Sullivan County Action Laporte
to support this organization that provides dental health services for individuals
2015
and families
$60,000
$60,000
P
Treatment Court Advocacy Center Of Lackawanna County
Clarks Summit
to support the general operations of this organization that promotes awareness
2015
of Lackawanna County's Treatment Courts and collaboration within the local
community
$60,000
$60,000
M
United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania Scranton to support a new healthcare initiative that will provide community-based
education and supportive services for individuals suffering from
chronic illness
2014
$300,000
$300,000
P
United Way of Lackawanna County Scranton
to support the general operations of this organization that funds emergency
2013
needs programs benefitting vulnerable residents
2012
$500,000
$500,000
O
$300,000
$300,000
O
United Way Of Pennsylvania Harrisburg
to support the expansion of the 2-1-1 program, a telephone information and
2015
referral service that offers basic and emergency services
Valley Youth House Allentown
to support rental assistance, life-skills education, and employment direction for
2013
homeless youth with the goal of developing the skills and resources to become
self-sufficient
Volunteers in Medicine Luzerne County
to support the general operations of this organization that provides primary and
2015
preventative medical and dental care for uninsured families
Women's Resource Center Scranton
to support this organization's transitional housing program that provides up to
2016
24 months of transitional housing for individuals who are homeless and fleeing
abusive relationships
2013
$300,000
$200,000
P
$50,000
$50,000
P
$150,000
$150,000
O
$100,000
$50,000
M
$100,000
$100,000
M
C - Capital Project O - General Operating Support P - Program Support M - Maryland Small Grants Program
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