Rebuild Update - December 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce an 18-month grant extension from the William Penn Foundation
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How you can help Philly reimagine our civic spaces
Friday, June 15, 2018
Philadelphia’s growing skyline is not the only sign of the city’s ongoing renaissance. Recent and deep investment in the public spaces that bring us together is also a sure signal of our city’s revival.
$10.6 Million Boost Will Close Key Gaps In Regional Circuit Trails Network
Friday, June 1, 2018
Within the last six months, partners in the regional Circuit Trails Coalition received a combined $10.6 million from the William Penn Foundation toward their continued work to build multi-use trails throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout the city took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing favorably out of a City Council committee on Monday.
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awards over $1M in fall 2017 grant round
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded $1,048,204 in grant requests during the fall grant round of fiscal year 2017-2018 to 30 non-profit organizations, schools and municipalities.
What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)
Monday, December 4, 2017
Here is a round-up of recent news and developments with the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Rebuild announces 21 nonprofits qualified as Project Users
Friday, November 17, 2017
Rebuild announced that 21 nonprofits were qualified as Project Users and, as a result, are eligible to apply for grants to manage improvements to parks, rec centers, and libraries.
Seventeen-member oversight board named for Rebuild
Monday, October 30, 2017
Seventeen stakeholders have been named to a new oversight board for the Rebuild initiative to improve Philadelphia's public spaces. Their first public meeting is 11/1.
Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces
Friday, September 22, 2017
Supported by a record $100 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, Philadelphia launched a high-profile, mayor-backed, seven-year, $500 million initiative called “Rebuild” to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the city.
Philadelphia’s Placing a $500 Million Bet on Play
Monday, September 11, 2017
As the City's Rebuild initiative lays the groundwork for a major investment in rec centers, parks and libraries, two neighborhoods offer a road map to getting this overhaul right.
