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.
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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.
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.
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.
Rebuild Announces First Project to Launch, More to Come
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced Vare Recreation Center as the first Rebuild project.
Brandywine Health and Housing Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Friday, May 4, 2018
Donors, stakeholders, public officials, and residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Brandywine Health and Housing Center.
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.
Scattergood Foundation announces 2018 Innovation Award
Monday, April 30, 2018
The Scattergood Foundation and National Council for Behavioral Health announced Communities of HEALing as the 2018 Scattergood Innovation Award Winner.
Vanguard awards $1.63M to childhood learning effort
Friday, April 27, 2018
The Vanguard Strong Start for Kids Program recently presented a $1.63 million grant to Drexel University’s West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning initiative.
Fund Established to Support Law Student Exchange Program Between Lyon and Philadelphia
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation and the International Law Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association (“ILC”) have established a fund to provide stipends to students participating in the Lyon-Philadelphia Bar Association Internship Exchange Program.
The Seybert Foundation Announces New Strategic Direction for Grants, Technical Assistance
Monday, April 16, 2018
Philanthropy Network welcomes new officers, directors
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia welcomed new officers and directors for 2018-19, who were elected by the membership on April 10, 2018 at organization's 30th Annual Members’ Meeting.
Newly-elected officers of the organization are:
PA is Ready! receives $150k in funding to support immigration services
Friday, April 6, 2018
To Whom the Economic Justice Baton Is Passed
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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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
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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.