Alcoa Foundation Announces Request for Proposals for Literacy, Employment Programs On the Northside; Allegheny Works Initiative Enters Its Fourth Year.Business Editors, Philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. Writers PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2002 Alcoa Foundation announced today that it is seeking proposals from Northside nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. as part of its Allegheny Works initiative, a five-year, $1 million program to enhance literacy and employment opportunities on the Northside. The announcement comes at the start of year four of Allegheny Works. In the program's first three years, Alcoa Foundation awarded more than $600,000 in grants to Northside organizations with the input of a Northside community leaders panel. The Foundation has opened an Allegheny Works Hotline 1. (company) Hotline - Hotline Communications Ltd.. 2. (messaging) Hotline - Hotline Connect. at 412-553-4000, for information on how to apply for funding. In addition, the following timetable can guide organizations seeking funds:
April 19, 2002 Deadline for organizations to send a letter of
intent to Alcoa Foundation outlining:
-- program goals
-- how the goals relate to literacy or employment
-- qualifications of the organization to carry
out the grant
Alcoa Foundation will send a grant application
within two days of receipt of the letter of
intent.
May 24, 2002 Grant application due to Alcoa Foundation
July 2002 Review and consideration by Northside community
panel and Alcoa Foundation
September 2002 Programs begin
Past grantees' projects have ranged from Bethany House Ministries' after-school programs in drug and alcohol prevention and study skills for youth in the Northview Heights Northview Heights is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's north city area. Housing community, to Black Men Rising's program that increased access to the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the among residents of the Northside and closes the gap between those who do and do not have access to computers and communications technologies Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry . A program through Reading is Fundamental helped an at-risk school on the Northside to reach a district standard of each student reading at least 25 books per year. In 2001, 17 organizations received grants. Grassroots organizations It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. make up an important part of the grantee An individual to whom a transfer or conveyance of property is made. In a case involving the sale of land, the buyer is commonly known as the grantee. grantee n. mix. "With the ongoing insights of Northside community leaders, we've been able to work on literacy and employment issues from the ground up," said Kathleen W. Buechel, president of Alcoa Foundation. "We're pleased to be able to support these kinds of efforts over time so that their momentum takes hold." "Allegheny Works has provided a new level of encouragement for Northside community leaders and nonprofit organizations," said Janice Parks, Executive Director, Young Men's/Women's African Heritage Association, and chair of the Allegheny Works community panel. "It has enabled us to enhance our employment and literacy programs across the many neighborhoods of the Northside." Community Design Allegheny Works is a collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. between Alcoa Foundation and Northside community, religious, youth and education leaders that began in 1998. At the heart of it is a unique panel made up in part by leaders of Northside organizations, who advised Alcoa Foundation on the community's needs, and how best to respond to those needs. The panel evaluates grant proposals and recommends grantees to Alcoa Foundation's board of directors. Panelists include: The Rev. John Cochran This article is about the South African cricketer. For the U.S. Representative from New York, see John Cochran (general). John Alexander Kennedy Cochran (born July 15, 1909, Johannesburg, Transvaal, died June 15, 1987, Johannesburg, Transvaal) was a South African -- Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church can refer to one of several churches listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places:
Saleem Ghubril -- Executive Director, The Pittsburgh Project Michelle A. Jones -- Executive Director, Healthy Start, Inc. Janice Parks -- Executive Director, Young Men's/Women's African Heritage Association; Panel Chair Karen Picard -- Administrative Coordinator, Alcoa Foundation Scott Hudson This article is about the scientist. For the professional wrestling announcer, see Scott Hudson (announcer). Raymond Scott Hudson is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Washington State University. -- Senior Grants Analyst, Alcoa Foundation Robin Kaye -- Panel Facilitator, Principal, Dewey & Kaye About Alcoa Foundation Established in 1952, Alcoa Foundation is a global resource that actively invests in improving the quality of life in more than 25 countries around the world where Alcoa operates. In addition to community grants addressing local needs, the Foundation provides global grants focusing on Areas of Excellence, including: Conservation and Sustainability; Safe and Healthy Children and Families; Global Education in Science, Engineering, Technology and Business; Business and Community Partnerships; and Skills Today for Tomorrow. For more information about Alcoa Foundation, visit Alcoa's World Wide Web site at www.alcoa.com and click on "Community." Nonprofit organizations can address correspondence to the Foundation at:
Allegheny Works
Alcoa Foundation
201 Isabella Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858
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