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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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Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to Distribute to The School District of Philadelphia Essential Employees
Monday, March 15, 2021
To mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wawa and The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia recognized over 3,000 essential District employees who have remained onsite to provide food and support to students and families in need.
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Help for Haiti and Afghanistan
Thursday, August 19, 2021
This page includes links to guidance for disaster philanthropy and recommendations from key sources for where to direct donations to support the unfolding crises in Haiti and Afghanistan.
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United Way of PA Reminds Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations that Grants are Available to Help Vaccinate Children, in addition to 1st, 2nd Doses and Boosters
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) is a partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health reduce vaccine hesitancy and ensuring an equitable vaccine distribution throughout the commonwealth. A total of $4.63 million is available, including $630,000 for faith- based organizations.
