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.
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GreenLight Raises New $3.5 Million Fund to Combat Systemic Poverty in Philadelphia
Monday, September 14, 2020
With $3.5 million in support from over 25 families, corporate, and philanthropic investors and supporters, the GreenLight Philadelphia Fund III will scale solutions to systemic challenges identified by communities that are experiencing poverty.
Systems transformation could have saved Daniel Prude’s life
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The tragedy of Daniel Prude's killing is an example of how our systems fail to center the dignity and value of human life and why we must apply a racial justice lens and trauma-informed practices to build better systems of care for people with behavioral health disorders.
A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID
Thursday, September 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges faced by working mothers, but it has also provided an opportunity to not only address longstanding inequities but to strive for healing and change of systems that have consistently put women at a disadvantage.
VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn announces first round North Penn Unity Grants
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn distributed $135,000 in general operating grants through the first round of its North Penn Unity Grant program, designed to help nonprofit partners better cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community Voices: from a Moment and for a Movement
Monday, August 24, 2020
In light of Independence Public Media's recent Community Voices Fund grants, program officer Nuala Cabral reflects on the role of media and philanthropy in supporting movements that challenge oppressive systems without co-opting or containing them.
Chester County Community Foundation “Food for Thought” Board Trustee Edition Goes Digital This September
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Formerly held in person and known as the Board Trustee Institute, this new virtual series will explore a variety of topics geared towards helping nonprofits grow and thrive during these troubling times.
Beech launches resources directory to support families, individuals and communities
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
In celebration of its 30th Anniversary in service to the community, the Beech Companies, Inc., through Beech Community Services, has published an online, digital community resources directory in an effort to identify local, regional and national resources that can help uplift and improve the quality of life for families, individuals and communities in the Philadelphia region.
Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) receives national award for innovative partnership
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
The Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) is among seven recipients of the 2020 Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships that recognizes innovative partnerships between foundations and government that have been critical in transforming communities and improving the quality of life for low-and moderate-income residents across the country.
Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of Leadership Program to Serve Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits with Support of $4 Million from Harris Philanthropies and The Pew Charitable Trusts
Thursday, August 13, 2020
The Pew Charitable Trusts and Harris Philanthropies have each given $2 million to help bring two leadership development programs to 100 Philadelphia-area nonprofit executive teams.
GSK Announces $10M Program to Advance Black People, Latinx People, Women in STEM
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
In partnership with the Philadelphia Education Fund, the STEM Equity Collective will use a collective impact approach to identify and close gaps confronting children from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM.
City of Philadelphia Launches “PHLConnectED”
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The City of Philadelphia today announced PHLConnectED, a collaboration to connect up to 35,000 low-income K-12 student households with internet service and laptops and provide digital skills training and tech support for families,
BLBB Charitable Awards COVID-19 Emergency Grants to Area Cultural Institutions
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
BLBB Charitable announced grants of $40,000 to several northern Montgomery County and Bucks County cultural institutions that continue to struggle with closures or reduced revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania Humanities Council Announces $780,500 in Emergency Relief Grants
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
PHC CARES emergency relief grants will be distributed to 140 Pennsylvania cultural nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Douty Foundation announces plans to sunset
Monday, August 3, 2020
After more than 50 years of grantmaking in support of organizations working to foster equitable opportunities for children and youth in Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the trustees of the Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation have decided to cease operations as a private foundation at the end of calendar year 2021.
Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $1.75 Million in Grants for COVID-19 Community Storytelling and Information Projects
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Grants will support projects that document, share, and preserve people’s experiences and stories during COVID-19, as well as strengthen information networks and community-led media across the Greater Philadelphia region.
Big Picture Alliance Named 2020 Bartol Award Winner
Monday, July 27, 2020
The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation has selected Big Picture Alliance - which engages, educates and empowers Philadelphia youth through filmmaking and digital media arts - as the winner of the 2020 George Bartol Arts Education Award.
Funding available for health care organizations and programs in Berks County and contiguous counties
Monday, July 27, 2020
READING, PA (July 27, 2020) – Funding is available for organizations and programs that benefit the health of residents of Berks County and the counties that are contiguous to it.
Restore and Reopen Program Grants Awarded
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Philadelphia Cultural Fund Announces $200K in Youth Arts Impact Grants
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund announced that $200,170 in grants of $5,410 each will be awarded to 37 small and mid-sized Philadelphia organizations that are providing meaningful cultural and arts experiences for Philadelphia’s youth. In response to COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the arts community, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund suspended the 2020 Youth Arts Enrichment Grant and has