Leeway Foundation recognizes the longstanding power of media artists and social-justice activists throughout the Greater Philadelphia region with $125,000 in funding to five inaugural Leeway x IPMF Media Artist + Activist Residency recipients.
"We don’t see ourselves as any kind of public health organization; we’re just doing what needs to get done to serve our communities the most."
Eighteen additional organizations to receive more than $7 million in funding, bringing the total to 31 organizations receiving $13.5 million to support anti-violence initiatives.
A combined six investments totaling $3.25M will reprioritize the creative economy.
As we approach the end of another year dominated by COVID-19, we're looking forward to 2022 bringing exciting changes for Philanthropy Network as we continue to provide opportunities for regional funders to learn, connect and lead change.
The Board of Managers of the Regional Foundation LLC announced today the appointment of Kevin Dow as its first executive director.
Nearly 75 business leaders, community supporters and elected officials gathered for the annual event that raised over $45,000 in support of local women and girls.
The grantees are a collection of grassroots organizations working across the region, with a focus on race, economic and gender justice
An additional $1.5 million in support for the fund also was announced, including contributions from William Penn Foundation ($1million), Wells Fargo ( $250,000), TD Bank ($100,000) and Philadelphia Health Partnership, Santander Bank and the Samuel S. Fels Fund ( $50,000 each).
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.
