Pittsburgh Coalition on the Intersection of Disability, Race, Ethnicity and Poverty
Mission statement:
To address the systemic challenges people with disabilities in BIPOC communities face as a result of their intersecting identities.
About the Pittsburgh Coalition
Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Americans with disabilities face unique systemic challenges as a result of their intersecting identities. The goal of the Coalition is to have conversations on intersectionality and break down the unintentional silos that can impede potential holistic practical solutions to the complex economic challenges faced by individuals of color with a disability by promoting an ecosystem of collaboration between key stakeholder groups, organizations serving individuals with a disability, organizations offering financial empowerment services and organizations serving communities of color.
Coalition Leadership
Alena Anderson
Director, Moving Toward Financial Stability
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Sarah Dieleman-Perry
Director of Economic Opportunity
Neighborhood Allies
Join the Coalition
Join the Pittsburgh Coalition on the Intersection of Race, Disability, Ethnicity and Poverty to address barriers to financial stability and financial resilience which contribute to the significant wealth gap faced by these communities.
After completing this form, you will receive a calendar invitation to participate in upcoming monthly coalition calls scheduled for every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:00 AM EST.
Resources for Coalition Members
Join the Listening Session
The Pittsburgh Coalition is comprised of local leaders who are committed to this initiative and want your input to identify next steps to create meaningful change in Pittsburgh for the disabled community. You are being invited to join a discussion about addressing financial stability challenges at the intersection of race, ethnicity, poverty and disability.
We will ask you to:
- Share what financial wellness and health means to individuals with disabilities?
- Share, openly and honestly, how you think systemic injustices may lead to economic inequality and its impact on the lives of persons with disabilities.
- Share barriers faced due to the intersection of race, ethnicity, poverty and disability.
We will NOT ask you to:
- Sign up for or purchase any programs or products
- Share any personal information
- Engage in conversation where you are uncomfortable.
Registration is required.
Download the Pittsburgh Equity Ally Badge
Participants and coalition members can use this badge for a variety of organizational materials, including in social media graphics, newsletters, blog posts, PowerPoint presentations and website pages (or site footers). For additional guidance, read these instructions.
Pittsburgh Regional Roundtable
Addressing Financial Stability Challenges at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, Poverty and Disability – February 23-24, 2022
The goal of the Roundtable held on February 23-24, 2022 was twofold: (1) to bring together community nonprofit and other organizations working on economic and racial equity, with disability and financial inclusion partners in the Pittsburgh area and (2) to identify and begin work on action plans and concrete steps those organizations could jointly take to address some of the barriers to financial stability and financial resilience that contribute to the significant wealth gap faced by BIPOC communities with disability.
Resources shared during the Roundtable discussions:
- Understanding Houston
- United Way of Greater Houston
- Texas Transition Guide
- Easterseals Greater Houston – Respite Care Services
- Chase CEO – Jamie Dimon article
- Texas 211
- Houston 311
- CDC Trauma-Informed Approach
- ODPHP – Social Determinants of Health
- Houston Complete Communities/Financial Empowerment Center
The Pittsburgh Coalition on the Intersection of Disability, Race, Ethnicity and Poverty was made possible with the generous support of JPMorgan Chase.
