On the Table Philly returns for 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation are once again partnering to bring On the Table to Greater Philadelphia.
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Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Mayor Kenney arugues that ultimately, the best ways to reduced Philadelphia's systemic, intergenerational poverty are to improve educational and economic opportunities, and to empower residents with the resources they need to get family-sustaining jobs.
Knight Foundation gives $4M for citywide conversation about park over I-95
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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.
Pew Report Examines Philadelphia’s Foreign-Born Population
Thursday, June 7, 2018
A new analysis by The Pew Charitable Trusts looks at the economic and social characteristics of the city’s foreign-born—including their countries of origin, income, level of education, and work status—and examines how these characteristics have changed in recent years, while also making comparisons with the nation, the Philadelphia suburbs, and nine other major cities.
Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces
Thursday, May 24, 2018
In this post, Knight Foundation's Patrick Morgan reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are creating deeper connections between people and their city and fostering greater community connection, trust and involvement.
The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund Launch PhilaImpact Fund
Monday, April 30, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund announced the launch of PhilaImpactFund, a new place-based impact investment opportunity targeted to the Greater Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network
Friday, March 23, 2018
PolicyLink announced that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network.
Roadmap for Growth event highlights business and school partnerships
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Atlanta-based First Step Staffing Expands into Philadelphia
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
ATLANTA (January 10, 2018) — First Step Staffing, a nonprofit social enterprise based in
Update from the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Funders have recommitted their support of the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund for a second round through 2020. Moving forward, the Fund will be establishing an administrative relationship with New York-based SeaChange Capital Partners.
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