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Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

Photo courtesy Smith Memorial Playground
Friday, April 9, 2021
... James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $2.2 million investment in nine Philadelphia projects. Knight ... support will bolster local programs that advance equitable community development and digital innovation in city ... that come from development.”  Knight Foundation’s community investments will build on the organization’s ...

Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model

Monday, October 2, 2017
... The premier annual meeting of the park and recreation community, over a three-day period conference attendees were ... Director , presented the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild Community Infrastructure ( Rebuild ) initiative — From ... of Center City, which was partly driven by a major investment in downtown public amenities, such as revitalized ...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity Receives $1M Grant from Bank of America

Thursday, July 21, 2022
... children live below the poverty line. Bank of America’s investment will provide critical start-up funding for CHOP’s Center for Health Equity and enable a targeted health housing invention, Block Builds, which will extend the hospital’s evidence-based  Community Asthma Prevention Program Plus (CAPP+)  to make ...

Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia

Thursday, March 21, 2019
... has been at the forefront of shaping a philanthropic investment and engagement framework for Rebuild, the city’s ... We are committed to galvanizing the philanthropic community around this project, convening a small member-led ... start improvements on the playground at Miles Mack, with community engagement efforts beginning later this month. As ...

City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild

Kira Strong
Friday, January 3, 2020
... Design and Construction, leading over $126 million of new investment in 61 parks, recreation centers, and libraries in ... efforts in West Philadelphia as Vice President of Community and Economic Development for the People’s ... 15 years of professional experience in urban planning and community development.  “I am humbled by the opportunity ...

Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
... million in committed funds. “Rebuild is delivering an investment that is long overdue to our city’s ... with Rebuild, visit rebuild.phila.gov . ### Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is an investment of ... equitable Philadelphia, Rebuild seeks to improve pivotal community spaces, empower and engage communities, and promote ...
22Jan2020

One Year of Rebuild: Collaborating to Advance Opportunity, Engagement and Equity in Neighborhoods

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
9:00am - 11:00am
Free Library of Philadelphia
... neighborhood revitalization efforts Elevating the voice of community members Helping to strengthen and grow small, ... David Gould , and panelists will include: Pati Codina , Community Development Director for Impact Services, a ...
25Jun2019

Southwest Philly 2019: Tour of the Neighborhood and What We Can Do Next

Tuesday, June 25, 2019
9:00am - 4:30pm
Bartram's Garden
... and the ways in which funders can help revitalize the community. Topics will include economic development, health, ... at Bartram's Garden where we will hear from several community organizations.

Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... between people and their city and fostering greater community connection, trust and involvement. Philadelphia: ...