Pew Awards $4M to Support Housing, Legal Services for Older Philadelphians
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Grants will help three nonprofits improve outcomes for seniors facing complex challenges, such as poverty, mental illness, and substance use disorder
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The Sarah Ralston Foundation Announces Successful Inaugural Year Funding Nonprofits that Serve Philadelphia’s Aging Population
Monday, January 29, 2024
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.
Ralston Center Announces the Launch of The Sarah Ralston Foundation
Friday, January 13, 2023
The historic provider of senior services in West Philadelphia is now a philanthropy dedicated to supporting organizations serving older adults across the city.
Brandywine Valley Active Aging
Thursday, April 14, 2022
"The elderly population needed more than [COVID-19 vaccine] education. They sought community, trust and understanding."
HealthSpark Foundation Announces $631,000 in Grants to Support Montgomery County’s Social Safety Net
Monday, January 11, 2021
HealthSpark Foundation is announcing the award of $631,000 in grant funds to support 14 projects under the Safety Net Resiliency Initiative.
Pew Awards More Than $800K to Support Philadelphia-Area Domestic Violence Survivors and Older Adults
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Funding will address needs exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic.
Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Healthcare & Economic Relief Fund Phase Two Grant Recipients
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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.
Pew Announces $1M to Support Vulnerable Philadelphia-Area Residents Amid Pandemic
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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.
PHL COVID-19 Fund Reaches $10M in Funds Deployed, Continuing to Amplify Regional Community Efforts
Thursday, May 7, 2020
In fourth round of distributions, 101 regional nonprofits receive more than $3.25 million, including ten organizations providing medical care to vulnerable communities.
Healthcare & Economic Relief Fund Helping Coatesville Residents in Time of Need
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Brandywine Health Foundation is raising funds to counter the impact of COVID-19 on Chester County’s most vulnerable.
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