Beech celebrates neighborhood transformation over 30 years
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Beech Companies celebrated three decades of investments that have transformed the Cecil B. Moore Avenue commercial corridor in North Philadelphia.
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Monday, June 13, 2022
A new report from the Urban Affairs Coalition reveals that Black-led nonprofits continue to struggle connecting with regional funders despite “racial reckoning.”
Hale Street Explosion Committee to Connect Residents with Resources
Thursday, June 9, 2022
A committee of community stakeholders has formed to help connect those impacted by the Pottstown Hale Street explosion with community resources and support funds.
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust appoints President Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust (HFCT) Board of Directors has named Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend as President effective July 5, 2022.
Comcast RISE Investment Fund to Provide Additional $1 Million In Grants To Support Philadelphia Small Businesses
Monday, May 16, 2022
Eligible small businesses can apply for a $10,000 grant from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, bringing the total to $16 million in grants across the country since the program’s inception just 18 months ago
Take-Aways from the 2022 Member Pulse Survey
Monday, May 16, 2022
Conducted between January 27 and March 4, Philanthropy Network's 2022 Member Pulse Survey pointed to some high-level trends around the practices and priorities of regional funders.
Impact100 Philadelphia Plans to Award $435,000 In Eight Grants and Awards
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Philadelphia, PA — Closing out its 13th grants cycle, Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the award of $435,000 in unrestricted funds to eight nonprofit organizations in the region. Representing the collective giving of 454 women members, funds are being awarded to eight nonprofit organizations.
The Fund for Women and Girls names new Executive Director
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
The Fund for Women and Girls’ Board of Directors announces the appointment of Kim Andrews as Executive Director, effective on May 2, 2022.
Leadership Transition at the Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Monday, April 11, 2022
The board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces that its Executive Director, Barbara Silzle, will step down from her position on July 15, 2022.
Independence Blue Cross Foundation Launches Institute for Health Equity
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation announced a five-year, $15 million commitment to advance health equity through the creation of a new Foundation program: the Institute for Health Equity.
2022 Lipman Family Prize Honorees Named
Friday, March 18, 2022
Three organizations - CDD Society, Make a Difference, and Yamba Malawi - have been named as honorees for the 2022 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Each is guaranteed an unrestricted financial award of $100,000 and one grand prize winner will receive $250,000.
PHLCares Presents $500,000 in Grants to Four Philadelphia Homeless Service Organizations
Friday, February 25, 2022
PHL Cares fund of Philadelphia Foundation, a business-led initiative investing in solutions to homelessness, presented its first round of funding to four homeless service organizations at a press conference this week.
FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools
Thursday, February 17, 2022
A $50,000 donation to The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia from FCM Hospitality will provide food and supplies to all twelve culinary arts programs in the district.
Pew Awards $7.7M to Philadelphia Human Services, Arts, and Civic Nonprofits to Expand Programs, Adapt Business Models
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Grants include $3.5M for Project HOME to expand housing and support for people with substance use disorder.
The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Matrie Johnson with Kitchen Table Award
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Fund for Women and Girls will honor Matrie Johnson – a longtime and devoted advocate for women and girls in Chester County – with its Kitchen Table Award at the 17th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon in May.
The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The new Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute is a series of learning sessions designed to support the nonprofit sector in its commitment to recognize and mitigate the deeply rooted inequities experienced by its most marginalized community members, including those experienced by the Black and Brown communities.
Hospital Closures: Community Leaders Partner to Minimize Disruption of Healthcare Services
Monday, January 31, 2022
With Tower Health’s closure of Jennersville Hospital on December 31, and the closure of Brandywine Hospital’s doors today, The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance), formerly the Brandywine Health Foundation, has announced the formation of the Health Services Leadership Group Task Force.
Philanthropy Network launches 2022 Member Pulse Survey
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Similar to last year, our 2022 survey asks about member's funding, operations, grantmaking practices, and year-ahead outlook, and contains a few new questions about human resources practices, benefits and policies.
Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in Philadelphia
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Since its launch in 2019, the initiative has awarded $1.25 million in grants to advance community-driven solutions to historic food injustice.
CEO, Scattergood Announce Local Organizations Funded to Conduct Grassroots Outreach for Child Tax Credit
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The groups announced 17 local organizations will receive a total of $192,000 in City funding to conduct grassroots outreach to maximize the number of Philadelphia households claiming the newly expanded federal Child Tax Credit.