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Finding evidence of our collective courage and strength

215 People's Alliance
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
... Philanthropy Network members Independence Public Media Foundation, the Samuel S. Fels Fund, and Douty Foundation, we were able to launch the fund with $350,000. During our Friday meetings, the committee reviews applications received that week and makes grant decisions. The fund has two priorities: funding ...

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

Tuesday, July 7, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, PA (July 7, 2020) –  In response to the coronavirus pandemic, financial support from the Judge ... of the STAR Reentry Court Team, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, through the Luongo Fund, purchased and ... success for individuals in reentry who experience mental health challenges and substance addictions. #### About ...

As Violence Against Asian Americans Intensifies, the Moment for Philanthropy to Act Is Now

Stop Asian Hate
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
... Months of escalating violence against Asian Americans came to a head on March 16th in Atlanta when a white gunman shot ... - An #ArtistResource Conversation Seeking to Soar: Foundation Funding for Asian American and Pacific Islander ... Equity and Inclusion webpage . RELATED NEWS More than 9,000 anti-Asian incidents since pandemic began via AP ...

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

Immigrant Community courtesy Fels Fund
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... as communities, organizations, and governments mobilize to meet critical needs. We have been humbled by the ... and refugees. Pennsylvania is home to more than 800,000 immigrants, an estimated 180,000 of whom are ... as a supporter of this statement. Chester County Community Foundation The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation Samuel S. ...

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

Friday, November 9, 2018
... of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia issued a call to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Human Services ... and their families are addressed. Closing BCRC would help in encouraging immigration officials to release ...

Philanthropy Needs A New Endgame: The Liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities In America

Breaking Chains
Thursday, June 4, 2020
... philanthropic paradigms.  Darren Walker, from The Ford Foundation, called for philanthropy to move from a charity ... who is expected to speak for the entire race or identity group. Foundation endowments, even in the age of socially ... are able to creatively show their impact in reports and grant proposals.  However, the meritocracy frame means the ...

New coalition to tackle Philadelphia's gun violence

Sharman Matlock-Turner, president and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition
Sunday, November 20, 2022
... Naiser Warren-Robinson As gun violence and crime continues to plague the city of Philadelphia, businesses, nonprofits, ... institutions have been stuck wondering what they can do to help curb the issue. In response, the Philadelphia Foundation and the William Penn Foundation, in partnership ...
02Jun2022

The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Thursday, June 2, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
Video Conference
... Equity Through Abortion Access - NCRP News and Opinion Grant Makers and Donors Call for Focus on Grassroots Giving ... boards of the Abortion Liberation Fund and the Valentine Foundation, as well as Bread & Roses Community Fund. Ms. ... of Pennsylvania. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and is frequently featured in local and ...
05Sep2024

Philanthropic Strategies to support Democracy and Civic Engagement in Pennsylvania

Thursday, September 5, 2024
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Webinar
... statewide funder activities in 2024 that could impact the health of our democracy, as well as explore short- and ... field and democracy philanthropy.  Special thanks to our partners Democracy Funders Network ; Grantmakers of ... ; Philadelphia Health Partnership ; and William Penn Foundation . RESOURCES REPORT: Field In Focus: The State of ...
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19May2021

Setting the Table with Dana Kawaoka-Chen & Erik Stegman

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar on Zoom
... CEO Marcus Walton grapple with racial constructs, work to unpack them and reimagine a system that centers and ...

A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... all in the same room.   By Michelle Legaspi Sanchez Back-to-school shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos ... children living in Chester County needs to make over $80,000 annually to be self-sufficient, a figure higher than any ... from those around you or local organizations that can help. Bring up the idea of balance and self-care with your ...

Philly Counts releases Final Report on 2020 Census Operation

Philly Counts
Friday, January 29, 2021
... PHILADELPHIA — Philly Counts 2020 , the City’s effort to support the 2020 Census, today released its final report, ... Count Committee members and their subcommittees, built the foundation for this outreach, and community partners across ... 2020, Philly Counts and its volunteers trained more than 8,000 Philadelphians to be Census Champions and encourage ...

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

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... Chester Public Arts Commission (PAC), and Zukin Properties to unveil the Women’s Suffrage Mural at 119 E. Market ... of the 19th Amendment, which granted many women the right to vote, and celebrates the suffrage movement of the past, ... - and the strengths of those who have come before us to help move women and girls forward. That is why we are so ...

New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Since 1882, New Century Trust has worked to build the economic and political power of women and girls ... unnecessary administrative burden usually associated with grant writing and reporting. New Century Trust is currently ... will be multi-year general operating support in the $8,000-$15,000 range depending on the number of partners. Those ...

More than 500 U.S. Philanthropy Leaders Sign Unprecedented Letter: Don’t Cut the Census Short

2020 Census
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
NOTE TO FUNDERS: Sign-ons are being accepted until COB on August ... that have given a total of more than $100 million to help ensure an accurate census. The Administration is ... said Gary D. Bass , executive director of the Bauman Foundation and chair of a national philanthropic ...

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
... United States have shut down their operations in response to COVID-19. Many of these businesses that have been deemed ... drugstore pharmacists, childcare workers, and home health aides. The soldier on the front lines of the current ... that are advocating for systems-level changes that will help close the gender and racial wealth gap. Recommendations ...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
... would cause significant reductions in charitable giving to local nonprofits. Despite technically preserving the ... resulting in reduced services for residents who need our help the most. America is considered one of the most ... Pedro A. Ramos is president and CEO of  the Philadelphia Foundation.  president@philafound.org . The Inquirer’s ...
31Jan2017

Keystone Policy Webinar Series - Session 1: Education Policy Advocacy

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
... and the public sector that are permissible and can serve to build relationships and advance important issues.   A ...

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

Governor Wolf
Friday, September 14, 2018
... us, from the number of seats Pennsylvania has in Congress to the amount of federal funds we revive, to the decisions ... make,” said Governor Wolf. “This commission will help our state to have a full and accurate count of our ... community and nonprofit organizations, religious and health care communities, elected and appointed officials, ...
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01Mar2018

Keystone Policy Series: CENSUS 2020: What Pennsylvania Funders Need to Know

Thursday, March 1, 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
It is hard to overstate the importance of ensuring a full and accurate ... effort determine how much federal funding is apportioned to each state, as well as the number of elected seats ... work undertaken by Pennsylvania funding colleagues to address a policy challenge Learn about potential solutions in ...

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