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Philanthropy's Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
Monday, March 2, 2020
As COVID-19 continues impact our lives and communities, we are compiling information on the philanthropic response and emerging opportunities for funders to take action.
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City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Foundation and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Launch PHL COVID-19 Fund
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Foundation, and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey today announced the PHL COVID-19 Fund to aid nonprofits that are on the frontline of the pandemic, providing urgent resources throughout the Philadelphia region.
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Philly foundations launch $6.5M COVID-19 emergency fund for local nonprofits
Friday, March 20, 2020
By Peter Crimmins for WHYY | The City of Philadelphia has partnered with major philanthropic foundations to launch the PHL COVID-19 Fund to quickly assemble and distribute resources to organizations serving the most at-risk populations during the viral outbreak.
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City of Philadelphia and PIDC Open Applications to Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
Monday, March 23, 2020
The City of Philadelphia and PIDC announced the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund, a more-than-$9 million grant and loan program designed to support Philadelphia small businesses, help maintain payroll obligations, and preserve jobs impacted by the spread of the virus.
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COVID-19 Nonprofit Continuity Grants available for Berks County nonprofits
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Berks County Community Foundation has launched an emergency grant program to help Berks County nonprofits fill critical gaps in funding that have occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Philly Counts launches COVID-19 Community Response Captain Program
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Similar to the Census Champion Training Program, Community Response Captains will be trained to provide support in their communities during the COVID-19 health crisis.
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The Presser Foundation Announces Over $1.3 Million in a Special Round of Grants to Music Organizations
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Presser Foundation announced a special and additional round of general operating grants to 85 music organizations totaling $521,250; the foundation also also announced nine additional grants totaling $795,000.
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City of Philadelphia Launches “PHLConnectED”
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The City of Philadelphia today announced PHLConnectED, a collaboration to connect up to 35,000 low-income K-12 student households with internet service and laptops and provide digital skills training and tech support for families,
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City Announces Additional $30 Million in Funding for Rental Assistance and Small Business Relief
Thursday, November 12, 2020
New funding brings the City’s direct support for small businesses to $38.7 million and for rental assistance to $39.4 million since start of the pandemic.
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City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce—in partnership with Philadelphia's economic and workforce development partners—announced a renewed strategic commitment to address workforce challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and that have been exacerbated by long-standing racial inequity and injustice.
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