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Knight Foundation gives $4M for citywide conversation about park over I-95
A newly funded citywide public engagement campaign will be designed to give all Philadelphians a chance to shape plans for a new waterfront park over I-95 at Penn's Landing.
Bartol Foundation names 2018 George Bartol Award Winner
The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation announced the selection of Sister Cities Girlchoir (SCG) as the winner of the 2018 George Bartol Arts Education Award.
New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning
The new "Talk It Up" program seeded by the William Penn Foundation seeks to make grocery shopping an opportunity for interaction and learning between parents and children.
The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia
The new exhibit at The Philadelphia Foundation's Community Art Gallery titled “It Feels like Freedom” features works created by individuals living with memory loss, dementia and chronic illness.
The Starting Line: Behind a Push by Foundations to Expand Access to Childcare in Their Cities
The Reinvestment Fund is coordinating efforts in several cities, including Philadelphia, to expand access to high-quality childcare using detailed analysis of existing local supply and demand.
Connelly Foundation Welcomes New Senior Staff
The Connelly Foundation announced the appointment of Fran Burns as Chief Operating Officer and Tim Durkin as Vice President for Grantmaking.
Union Benevolent Assoication announces change to funding priorities
Union Benevolent Association (UBA), a Philadelphia-based philanthropic foundation, announced it has changed its funding priorities to better focus on alleviating the burden of poverty.
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation Celebrates 15 Years
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) is celebrating 15 years of grant making by inspiring the Pottstown community to make healthier choices through grants to local schools, parks, and area non-profit organizations.
GreenLight Fund is bringing a new model of financial empowerment to Philadelphia
The venture philanthropy firm announced a $600,000 investment in Boston-based financial services nonprofit Compass Working Capital, in partnership with Clarifi and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.