U.S. Giving Tops the $400 Billion Mark for the First Time
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
In its latest report, Giving USA estimates total giving in America in 2017 topped the $400 billion threshold for the first time.
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PAHWF Announces Annual Health & Wellness Conference
Monday, June 11, 2018
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s (PAHWF) will host its annual health and wellness conference, Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute (HBHM), on August 7.
Philadelphia Cultural Fund Gives $232,886 to Support Youth in 13 Local Arts and Culture Groups
Monday, June 11, 2018
The Cultural Fund announced $232,886 in grants to cultural organizations in Philadelphia that use arts to enrich the lives of young people, ages 5 to 18.
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.
$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.
Claneil Foundation announces 2018 Emerging Leaders
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Claneil Foundation Board selects the 2018 Emerging Leaders Fund grant recipients.
Philadelphia Foundation’s YOUTHadelphia grants help Philly youth initiatives
Monday, May 28, 2018
Six local non-profit organizations received grants totaling $50,000 from The Philadelphia Foundation’s Fund for Children’s YOUTHadelphia program.
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.
New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach
Thursday, May 24, 2018
In response to overwhelming feedback from the non-profit community, New Century Trust is transitioning to a “trust-based” approach to philanthropy.
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.
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