Causes: Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases, Camps, Health, Job Training, Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases, Sports, Vocational Rehabilitation

Mission: The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania is committed to improving the quality of life for people with spina bifida and their families, by providing a continuum of direct service, education and advocacy.

Results: The Spina Bifida Association of Western PA (SBAWP) is a nationally recognized, charitable, nonprofit provider of information and direct services to children and adults with spina bifida and their families. The organization annually serves nearly 1000 children, teens and adults living in 28 counties within Western Pennsylvania and portions of New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. Founded in 1969 as a parent support group, the SBAWP has grown and evolved to offer a variety of programs and services that span a lifetime. Participants have access to SBAWP programs and activities regardless of income and/or ability to pay

Target demographics: Individuals of all ages with spina bifida and other disabilities and their families

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 1000 individuals and their families

Geographic areas served: Western PA and portions of New York, Ohio, and West Virginia

Programs: Blueprints, Family School Partnership, Firefly Camps and Retreats, the Gatehouse, Community Services, and Wellness