Pew Awards $4M to Support Housing, Legal Services for Older Philadelphians
Grants will help three nonprofits improve outcomes for seniors facing complex challenges, such as poverty, mental illness, and substance use disorder
Grants will help three nonprofits improve outcomes for seniors facing complex challenges, such as poverty, mental illness, and substance use disorder
Elders sixty and over represent 20% of Philadelphia’s population – a total of 316,478 aging men and women. Of those, 21% live below the poverty level, 29% don’t have social security, and 50% live alone. Additionally, 30% report ambulatory difficulty, 12% report cognitive difficulty, and 20% report difficulty living independently.
The historic provider of senior services in West Philadelphia is now a philanthropy dedicated to supporting organizations serving older adults across the city.
"The elderly population needed more than [COVID-19 vaccine] education. They sought community, trust and understanding."
HealthSpark Foundation is announcing the award of $631,000 in grant funds to support 14 projects under the Safety Net Resiliency Initiative.
Funding will address needs exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic.
New funding supports operating expenses and promotes racial equity at 22 local organizations responding to increased demands and organizational stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pew Charitable Trusts announced new grants to 13 Philadelphia-area nonprofits to help address hunger, substance use disorder, and needs of frail and isolated older adults.
In fourth round of distributions, 101 regional nonprofits receive more than $3.25 million, including ten organizations providing medical care to vulnerable communities.
Brandywine Health Foundation is raising funds to counter the impact of COVID-19 on Chester County’s most vulnerable.