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10Nov2017

Philanthropy, Immigration, and the 2020 Census

Friday, November 10, 2017
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Philadelphia, PA

Please join The Philadelphia FoundationPennsylvania Voice (PA Voice), the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC), and The Samuel S. Fels Fund for a discussion of the 2020 Census and why an accurate count matters to foundations, nonprofits, and communities we care about, with particular emphasis on the impact on immigrant communities.

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17Apr2018

Post-Conference Learning Session--United We Rise: Newcomers, Neighbors, and America’s Next Generation

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
9:00am - 11:00am
Philadelphia, PA

The Merchants Fund, the Welcoming Center, The Scattergood Foundation, and The Philadelphia Foundation recently attended the Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) Convening in Los Angeles and we are still buzzing from the inspiring work being done at this critical juncture.

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05May2020

Supporting Immigrants and Refugees during COVID-19

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Video Conference
The emergence of COVID-19 exposes and exacerbates inequities, creating unique and significant challenges for many immigrant and refugee communities. Join us learn about how funders can direct their resources to build safety and strength among immigrant and refugee communities in order to make our region stronger.
 
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11Jun2020

Community-led Philanthropy during Crisis: How Giving Circles of Color Can Transform Traditional Philanthropy

Thursday, June 11, 2020
10:15am - 11:30am
Video Conference
Join us for a panel discussion with local leaders about how giving circles of color have responded to the current crises and how their giving circle models can intersect with traditional philanthropy. How can the community-centered lenses of BIPOC-led/BIPOC-serving giving circles inform, or transform, traditional grantmaking?  Non-members are welcome to attend this session.
 
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20Sep2021

Supporting Afghan Families Seeking Refuge in Philadelphia

Monday, September 20, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference

As Philadelphia welcomes hundreds of evacuees from Afghanistan, join us for a conversation with local refugee resettlement agencies to learn about pressing needs and how regional funders can respond to the evolving humanitarian crisis.

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