William Penn Foundation, Philly’s biggest foundation focused solely on the city, is changing what it funds
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
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William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Foundation shares a high-level preview of their five funding programs and a new approach that’s designed to make the grant application process simpler and more transparent.
City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild
Friday, January 3, 2020
Kira Strong, who has served in an interim leadership role with Rebuild since November 2019, has been named as the new Executive Director.
Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Through Rebuild, an historic public-private investment in Philadelphia's parks, rec centers and libraries will be transformational for neighborhoods across the city.
Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model
Monday, October 2, 2017
The National Recreation and Park Association's annual conference highlights the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
How a corporate partner is helping YouthBuild Philly students become ‘green leaders’ in construction
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Building materials company Saint-Gobain has been working with YouthBuild USA since 2010 to provide materials and hands-on job training for students working in YouthBuild Philly’s building trades track.
