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To Whom the Economic Justice Baton Is Passed
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
On April 4, 1968, fifty years ago today, a shot rang out toward the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, cutting short the life but igniting the insurmountable legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pew Announces $4.5M in Grants Supporting Philadelphia Region’s Frail Elderly
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The Pew Charitable Trust announced $4.5 M in funding from the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in Philadelphia to assist 44,000 people annually through 28 local organizations.
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund distributes $2.67 million to a diverse mix of arts & culture organizations
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
MAYOR JIM KENNEY AND A HOST OF CITY LEADERS HELP DISTRIBUTE $2.67 MILLION TO ARTS & CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE DIVERSE MIXTURE OF ARTS PROGRAMS ENRICHING CITY LIFE
Council on Foundations' CEO Vikki Spruill to Depart June 1
Monday, March 26, 2018
The Council on Foundations announced that Vikki Spruill, who has led the organization for the past six years, will depart June 1 to become President & CEO of the New Englad Aquarium.
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.
Philly parents, don't leave the city when your kids reach school age | Opinion
Friday, March 23, 2018
William Penn Foundation program director for Great Learning Elliot Weinbaum urges parents to visit their neighborhood schools and see the great teaching happening in Philadelphia's public schools before deciding to leave the city in search of something better.
Kenney names new board to oversee Mayor's Fund
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Philanthropy Network executive director Sidney Hargro among nine new appointees to the board of the Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia.
Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Announces Partnership with Small But Mighty Arts
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Bartol Foundation will fund ten micro-grants of $500 each distributed by Small But Mighty Arts to local teaching artists.
5 Ways Impact Investors and Philanthropists can Innovate to Solve Philly’s Biggest Problem
Friday, March 16, 2018
Highlights from ImpactPHL's "Building a Successful Investor Ecosystem for 21st Century Philadelphia" event on March 14, 2018.
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