Amid the rising health concerns regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic and the effect the outbreak is having in our own region, we hope you are all taking the necessary steps to stay safe and healthy. As this unpredictable situation continues to unfold, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia will be hosting weekly COVID-19 funder briefings. These briefings are open to all funders in the Greater Philadelphia region.
These calls will provide an opportunity for funders to update each other on the rapidly developing effects of COVID-19 in the five-county region, share what you're hearing about the needs in the community and steps you are taking to respond, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
AGENDA:
- City of Philadelphia's proposed budget revisions for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 - Marisa Waxman, City of Philadelphia
- Impact the nonprofit sector - Maari Porter, City of Philadelphia
- Q & A with City of Philadelphia
Funding updates
- PHL COVID-19 Fund - Kate Houstoun, United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey
- PA Immigrant Relief Fund - Ana Lisa Yoder, Philadelphia Foundation/Yoder Consultancy
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund
- Delaware County
- Chester County
ACTION ITEM:
- 3-minute survey: COVID-19 Regional Philanthropy Pulse Check
RELATED READING:
- Press release: Mayor Kenney Announces Revised Budget and Five Year Plan (05/01/20)
- Report: Bi-Weekly Report #3: City of Philadelphia Resource Requests and Community Needs Report for Nonprofit Sector working on the Frontlines of Pandemic (04/29/20) - prepared by the Managing Director’s Office and Office of Children and Families
SLIDE DECK for 05/6/20 BRIEFING:
- Revised Proposal: City of Philadelphia Operating & Capital Budgets for FY21 and Beyond (5/1/20) - prepared by the Budget Office
RECORDING: