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The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $30K to local nonprofits promoting a complete count in the 2020 Census

Delco Counts
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
... enrollment in the 2020 Census, The Foundation for Delaware County today announced $30,300 in awards through six grants ... According to Sheehan, Delaware County is one of 24 counties in Pennsylvania at high risk for being ...
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Census 2020

Douty Foundation releases $1.5 million in emergency funding amid COVID-19 crisis

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
For more information: Jennifer Leith, Executive Director, The ... to their general operations.”  In addition to the nonprofits in its grantmaking portfolio, Douty is providing ... In this moment, all nonprofit organizations need more funding. In particular, organizations that are inclusive of ...

Philadelphia Foundation Announces $2.9 Million in Grants to Nearly 100 Nonprofit Organizations

Philadelphia Foundation
Thursday, December 12, 2024
... Philadelphia Foundation has announced a significant funding initiative, awarding $2.9 million in grants for 97 ... vulnerable populations throughout Greater Philadelphia. Nonprofits in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as well as ...

HealthSpark Foundation Announces $631,000 in Grants to Support Montgomery County’s Social Safety Net

Monday, January 11, 2021
... for safety net system providers working in the Montgomery County region. “HealthSpark Foundation is incredibly ... and our most recent report on the financial health of area nonprofits has shown that to foster a sustainable, ... equitable, and financially sustainable policy and funding for the social safety net. Here for Us launched in ...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
... By Mike Candilo and Pedro A. Ramos This is a critical time for our nonprofit community, as lawmakers consider ... cause significant reductions in charitable giving to local nonprofits. Despite technically preserving the “charitable ... has serious implications for those who give, and those who receive help. And it’s something to carefully consider as ...

CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board Awards $19k to Local Nonprofits Serving Women & Girls

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
WEST CHESTER, PA (February 16, 2021) - Members of Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG)’s Girls Advisory Board (GAB) program awarded $19,000 in grant funding to five local nonprofit agencies serving women and ... all. CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board Awards $19k to Local Nonprofits Serving Women & Girls ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... to discuss the lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s school funding system. Pennsylvania’s school funding is heavily ... comply with the state constitution and ensure all students receive access to a ”thorough and efficient” public ... It could cost billions . via The Morning Call (06.24.21) Education Law Center Education Voters of PA The Public ...

The Judge Alfred L. Luongo Fund Provides Immediate Support for Reentry Program Participants

Tuesday, July 7, 2020
... Fund, purchased and distributed $100 Visa gift cards for necessities such as groceries, toiletries, and other ... in 2015, the Luongo Fund assists those in reentry with emergency expenses, including assistance with education, ... and technical assistance in support of quality legal services, addressing unmet legal needs, and providing ...

Area funders call on Governor Wolf and Secretary Miller to close the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC)

Friday, November 9, 2018
... issued a call to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Human Services Secretary Teresa D. Miller to shut down the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC). The BCRC is one of only ... as young as 2-years-old have been held in detention there for more than a year. This practice violates Pennsylvania ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
... (CEO) today announced the first round of grant recipients for the Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund, a partnership ... Zone designation, it is common these days to hear about funding being distributed to initiatives throughout my ... operating expenses under $3 million, and be providing services in high-need areas of the city. Organizations may ...

Fels Fund Awards Arts & Culture Grants

Samuel S. Fels Fund
Friday, June 29, 2018
... Most organizations received a two-year commitment for general support. Fels' Arts & Culture grants totaled ... three advocacy/organizing groups were awarded grants for a one-year cycle: Education Law Center POWER Youth United for Change For further details, visit the Fels Fund's website ...

IPMF Announces 2024 Community Voices Fund Grant Recipients

IPMF 2024 Community Voices
Thursday, November 21, 2024
... violence through community-led storytelling, archives for building community power, community-centered news and journalism, and media for movement building. Grant recipients include: Still We ... — to support "We Free Us," a storytelling project for currently and formerly incarcerated women and transgender ...

Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census

Governor Wolf
Friday, September 14, 2018
... Count Commission , which will make recommendations for the most accurate count of Pennsylvanians in the upcoming ... residents, the commonwealth could lose seats in Congress, receive billions of dollars less in federal funds for a variety of services and programs, and the data used by the public and ...
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An Open Letter on Family Detention in Pennsylvania

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10/2018
Out of concern for immigrant rights, especially the health and well-being of ... calling on Governor Wolf and the Department of Human Services to close the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC), one of three immigrant ...

CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... community leaders, and residents joined the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG), West Chester Public Arts ... future. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Chair of Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Pam Grey of the League ...
29Jun2023

Libraries Under Attack- How Funders Can Help Defy Bans and Discrimination

Thursday, June 29, 2023
10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual via Zoom
Our public libraries have become lightning rods for the culture wars.  Just as many libraries are striving ... Valley Public Library [article] Philanthropy's history of funding libraries -via Inside Philanthropy [article] Local ...

Women’s work is, and always has been, “essential” work. It’s time to value it.

Gender Justice_Photo by Josh Howard on Unsplash
Friday, May 8, 2020
... Between 2010 and 2019, the cost of child care increased 24 percent while the median wage only increased 17 percent. ... the report: Racial Equity and Philanthropy: Disparities in Funding for Leaders of Color Leave Impact on the Table ) ... inequities. Provide unrestricted, multiple-year funding to nonprofits that are advocating for systems-level changes that ...

Systems transformation could have saved Daniel Prude’s life

Photo credit Warren Wong on Unsplash
Thursday, September 10, 2020
... In March, Daniel experienced a psychotic episode. Fearing for his health and safety, his sister sent him to stay with ... Our network of Crisis Response Centers aim to provide 24/7 care for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Police officers receive Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Intervention ...

Statement: Including Immigrants and Refugees In Our Response to COVID-19

Immigrant Community courtesy Fels Fund
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... health care. As we step-up with compassion and increased funding, let’s ensure that we are supporting relief funds ... this crisis; Support organizations that are advocating for systems-level changes that are inclusive of race, class, ... name as a supporter of this statement. Chester County Community Foundation The Alfred and Mary Douty ...

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Posts Largest Grant Distribution Increase in Nearly a Decade

Wednesday, February 14, 2018
... Bar Foundation broadened their scope of support for the legal aid community with a 22 percent increase in ... few sources of unrestricted operating support for legal services agencies in Philadelphia that provide access to free ... class action settlements. Cy Pres is an unfixed source of funding that can occur at any time. Previously, the Bar ...

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