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Philly dominates Knight Cities Challenge … again

Monday, June 12, 2017
...  |   benderw@phillynews.com You want ideas for how to make cities more successful? Philadelphia has a ... – 637 from Philly alone – for grants aimed at creating economic opportunities, attracting talent, and ... in the park. With Knight Foundation funding, they can undergo food-safety training and have access to running ...
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07Oct2020

Setting the Table: Reimagining Wealth & Capitalism

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Video Conference
... the Table , co-hosted by Sidney Hargro , President, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Marcus Walton , ... bravely and “imaginate” (imagine + create) a better future, ensuring we don’t settle for innovation as the ... that centers and promotes racial equity. We hope you can pull up a seat at the table for our first conversation on ...

Philadelphia Foundation and Mural Arts Unveil “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... Lead Muralist. “This mural is a testament to community philanthropy,” Ramos said.  “We knew that the artist, ... the region over a four-month period to gain insight into how individuals conceptualized their neighborhoods, what aspirations they held for their communities in the future, and to give residents a role in the creative process ...

City Launches “Kensington Community Resilience Fund”

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
... this happen, particularly the funders -- and I hope their philanthropy will encourage others to join in this vital ... community and gives it the tools and resources to plan its future, embodying the notion ‘no decisions about us without us.’” The funding can support a wide range of uses, including overhead costs ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Announces Union Community Care Selected as Core Provider of Healthcare Services at Coatesville's Brandywine Center

The Brandywine Center
Thursday, January 16, 2025
... Coatesville, PA – January 16, 2025 - The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) announced today that Union Community ... service offerings will play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare in Greater Coatesville. With the ... in Chester County with my family for over 10 years, I know how special and vibrant the Coatesville community is,” said ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations

Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
... Innovation Fund (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) - The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) is proud to release $620,000 ... of a community-wide survey highlighting the pressing need for mental health, employment, and education, and local ... building based on each nonprofit and grassroots partner’s request. Collaborative Innovation Fund Recipients ...

New Community-Driven Grant Program Available for Community-Based Organizations

Friday, May 7, 2021
... residents in the affected communities are responsible for evaluating applicants, determining funding priorities, ... This kind of inclusiveness is both rare for government and philanthropy, but critical to an equitable recovery.” ... all Philadelphians might share in the city’s prosperous future. It serves as the Community Action Agency (CAA) for ...

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
... prioritize resident input and establish equitable access can help communities build connections and resiliency.  In ... tool to help five Philadelphia City departments understand how residents are receiving and responding to communication ... and historic preservation, housing affordability, and future land use within their neighborhoods. “Throughout the ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation Awards Over $800K in Grant Dollars

Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
... environment to increase access to physical activity 1C: Creating and promoting social networks involving healthy ... of PAHWF, to learn and share great information on how to lead a healthier life. You can also follow the Foundation on Facebook, Twitter, ...

Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces

FDR Park
Friday, September 22, 2017
... associations known as advisory councils “raise funds for programming, and increasingly for basics like air ... and new floors.” While “wealthier neighborhoods can more easily raise money from residents,” and ... much since. The goal of the survey was to understand how recreational centers were being used and explore how ...

The Nelson Foundation Announces June 2024 Grant Awards

The Nelson Foundation
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
... to their mission and are making a positive impact for young people and the communities in which they live. This ... work in the areas of fair funding for public schools, creating a diverse pipeline of teachers, and protecting the ... support their efforts in fostering positive change. You can learn more about this year’s grant recipients and our ...
07Nov2018

Pennsylvania Foundation Convening: Promoting Community Health

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
... impact, spread best practices, build intersections in philanthropy and policy, and create a statewide voice to ... opportunities to swap strategies, network and brainstorm how a stronger state network of community foundations could support everyone.  Agendas for each day can be found by clicking below. Cost & Registration Cost:  ...

Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces

Thursday, May 24, 2018
In this post Patrick Morgan , program director for Philadelphia at John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are creating deeper ...

Community Foundation of South Jersey Announces Five Transform South Jersey Grant Recipients

Transform South Jersey Heart & Soul
Friday, February 21, 2020
... Authority Salem County – Salem, through Stand Up for Salem “It was an extremely difficult decision to make, ... Heart & Soul projects taking place across the country, creating positive change that is resident-driven, and that ... Foundation’s mission is to empower people to shape the future of their communities by improving local ...

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