This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the incredible women of POISE Foundation—leaders, visionaries & changemakers uplifting our community. Your strength & commitment inspire lasting change. Today & every day! 💐 Tag a woman who inspires you! #WomenOfPOISE #EmpoweredWomenEmpower

Honoring the Women of POISE This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the incredible women of POISE Foundation—the backbone of progress, champions of equity & heart of our mission. Today, we give you your flowers! #WomenOfPOISE #EmpoweredWomenEmpower #GivingYouYourFlowers

🌸 Honoring the women of POISE! Your strength uplifts our community. Today, we give you your flowers! 💐 #WomenOfPOISE

Meet our donors, Ron & Valerie Lawrence! 💜 "POISE allows us to give back to Pittsburgh." Join them in making an impact! #DonorLove #LegacyGiving

For over four decades, POISE Foundation has been at the forefront of philanthropy in Black communities. Our mission remains unchanged: POISE amplifies the power of Black communities to fuel transformative change and uplift pathways to self-determination and shared success.

📷 Calling future K–12 public school teachers across the U.S.! Apply now for the Anthony S. Fountain & Alissa Fountain-Burse Scholarship—open to students currently teaching or pursuing a degree in public education. 📷 Deadline: April 30, 2025 #Scholarships #FutureEducators #POISE

Calling CMU students from Greater Pittsburgh! The Harvey Adams Jr. Scholarship supports future leaders dedicated to uplifting underserved communities. Must show financial need, be civically engaged & submit a 500–750 word essay. African American students encouraged to apply.

Meet Rev. Cornell Jones – POISE Board Member, community advocate, and peacebuilder. He’s transforming lives and leading with heart. Learn more: poisefoundation.org/rev-cornell-jo… #POISEFoundation #BoardFeature #CommunityLeader #PeaceBuilder

Meet Nasir Crowne, a Junior at CMU studying Electrical & Computer Engineering—and a proud POISE Foundation scholarship recipient. “It’s opened doors that many in my community never get the chance to walk through.” Support future scholars. #POISEFoundation #BlackExcellence #STEM

🌱 Fiscal Sponsorship in Action: POISE Foundation powers Black-led change like Y_VAC through funding access, admin support & trust-building with funders. Give to the YVAC Fund 🔗 Learn more: poisefoundation.org #YouthPower #POISEFoundation

Meet Damion H. L. Wilson, Director of Programming & Grantmaking at POISE Foundation. With 20+ years dedicated to youth & families in Western PA, Damion leads our fiscal sponsor partnerships, ensuring impactful community programs.

The World Changers Fund, founded by Sharnay Hearn Davis in 2013, supports international educational experiences for Black youth. "Now, I am a philanthropist." #POISEFoundation #WorldChangersFund #BlackPhilanthropy #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalEducation

📷 Heads Up, Students! The POISE Foundation post-secondary scholarship deadline is coming up on May 18, 2025! 📷 College or trade-bound? 📷 Passionate about uplifting the Black community? Apply today: poisefoundation.org/post-secondary… #POISEFoundation #ScholarshipAlert #CollegeBound

Happy Mother’s Day 📷 To every mom, grandma, auntie & caregiver — thank you for being the heart of our community. We honor your love, strength & legacy today and every day. #POISEFoundation #MothersDay #BlackMothers #CommunityLove

📷 Bria Pettus, a Psychology major at Clark Atlanta Univ., graduates May 18! She’s received: 📷 POISE General Scholarship 📷 Dorris Catherine Haselrig Rideout Scholarship Fund “The support from POISE gave me the reassurance that my dreams are within reach.” #POISEProud

POISE is proud to sponsor the graduation of Artist Talk PGH’s Therapeutic Spaces Program — a unique blend of pro development + group therapy for Black & Brown artists. Supporting art. Supporting mental health. Supporting our community. 📷 artisttalkmentalhealth.com/about-us #POISEFoundation

Spotlight: She’Vonne Booth, 2024–25 POISE Scholarship recipient! She’Vonne is studying nursing at UPMC School of Nursing. She received: POISE General Scholarship Mamie Garland Scholarship (for aspiring Black nurses, by Chi Eta Phi Sorority – KAPPA Chapter) #POISEFoundation

Shoutout to Mariah Harris, rising sophomore at Lincoln University, Bio major + POISE General + Chapman Urban Scholars Fund recipient! "This scholarship relieved me of financial burden and let me focus on academics. Hard work pays off." – Mariah #POISEFoundation #BlackExcellence

We’re proud to support Citizen Science Lab, Leiden University through our 2024 Community Impact Grant! 📷 Their oral history project honored the legacy of the MLK Reading & Cultural Center and celebrated TCSL’s future in STEM equity. Explore more: thecitizensciencelab.org #POISEFoundation #STEMforAll

Learn More About POISE Foundation’s Urban Youth Action & Community Impact Grants - mailchi.mp/poisefdn/learn…