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

FDR Park
Friday, September 22, 2017
... Nonprofit Quarterly . This year, employing a combination of city bonding authority—backed by a city tax on soda ... general, the more neutral or negative the sense of civic trust.” Apparently, the Kenney administration understands ... at NPQ. She is the author of the forthcoming title, "The Power Manual," in which she outlines a new theory and ...

Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... S. and James L. Knight Foundation, reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged ... and their city and fostering greater community connection, trust and involvement. Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces ...

City Launches “Kensington Community Resilience Fund”

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
... participatory grantmaking process   The City of Philadelphia announced the “Kensington Community ... community provider experiences and priorities, placing the power to make funding decisions in their hands. “I am ... step to improve the quality of life in Kensington as we fight the scourge of opioids,” said Mayor Jim Kenney . ...

City Announces $360,000 in Grants to Improve Quality of Life in Kensington through Fourth Round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund

KCR Fund
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... logo.png PHILADELPHIA (July 11, 2024) — Today, the City of Philadelphia announced $360,000 in grants awarded in the ... model gives community leaders and residents the power to set funding strategies and decide which ... Kind Family Foundation , and the Nelson Foundation . “We are laser-focused on improving the quality of life for the ...

City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund grant recipients

Kensington Community Resilience Fund
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
KCR Fund.png PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia today announced the recipients of the first ... community provider experiences and priorities, placing the power to make funding decisions in the hands of those who ... gardens in the Kensington, Fairhill, and Harrowgate areas. We are pleased to see that smaller and grassroots ...

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

Transform South Jersey Heart & Soul
Friday, February 21, 2020
... Haddonfield, NJ - The Community Foundation of South Jersey, whose mission is to inspire generosity, ... director of the Community Foundation of South Jersey, “We’re excited that these five communities will join over 80 ... Jersey, with a priority focus on elevating the voices and power of those communities that have been historically and ...

Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia

Thursday, March 21, 2019
As many of you are aware, Philanthropy Network with the support of ... centers, playgrounds, and libraries across Philadelphia.  We are committed to galvanizing the philanthropic community ... buildings and parks, but as a strategy to leverage the power and expertise of communities, to promote diversity and ...
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Pennsylvania Foundation Convening: Promoting Community Health

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
As a community of foundations across Pennsylvania, we are stronger together.  Statewide connections enable ... foundations on November 7 and 8 at the Penn Stater Conference and Hotel. The participating networks are ...

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
... integrated healthcare services to meet the evolving needs of the Greater Coatesville community as part of AHE’s ... health, whole community model of healthcare ”.   “We are excited to welcome Union Community Care as a partner ... feels seen, valued, and supported. We’re committed to building on AHE’s foundation of health equity by ...

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

Thursday, July 21, 2022
The  Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s  (CHOP)  Center for Health Equity ... to help more families achieve optimal health outcomes, as we know that access to housing, food security, and safety are ... purpose to help make financial lives better, through the power of every connection. We’re delivering on this through ...

Regional Foundation Announces $2 Million in Grant Awards

Regional Foundation logo
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
... length, Neighborhood Planning Grants support the creation of neighborhood plans that address root causes of inequality ... changing their lives from one of despair to one of hope. We are excited that the investments we are announcing today ... Century Alliance’s strategies include fostering resident power through deep engagement, enhanced workforce development ...

Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project Awarded $4.5 Million in State Funding

Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project
Thursday, April 28, 2022
... Leader Joanna McClinton this week announced the approval of $4.5 million to invest in much needed improvements at the ... Philly,” said McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware. “As we face the challenges of gun violence and work to find ... held their first community engagement and design event for the second phase of the project - residents can ...

Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
... Strong and City Officials today celebrated the completion of a $1.1 million renovation project at Hancock Playground. ... said Rebuild Executive Director Kira Strong. “We know how important a safe and well designed park, ... green space and a touch up of the mural on the recreation building. To stay up to date with Rebuild, visit ...

Community Nonprofits Awarded $13.8 million To Renovate Cecil B. Moore and Heitzman Recreation Centers

Cecil B. Moore's karate students perform at the Rebuild launch celebration.
Friday, March 15, 2019
City of Philadelphia Press Release (3.14.19) This week Rebuild ... the participation of more residents. Working together, we can deliver Philadelphians the high-quality community ... – 2 p.m. The Heitzman Recreation Center community launch event will be announced in the coming weeks. More details ...
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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
... residents in the design, programming and development of public spaces. “A truly thriving Philadelphia is an ... and establish equitable access can help communities build connections and resiliency.  In addition, Knight will invest ... “By bringing digital innovation to the forefront we’re ensuring that spaces and projects help residents stay ...

Philadelphia’s Placing a $500 Million Bet on Play

Monday, September 11, 2017
... and for worse — remained largely the same. A mash-up of two adjacent neighborhoods, Lawndale and Crescentville, ... watchful presence, their enforcement of a moral code. “We walked the playground, we stopped the profanity, we ... found that litter is associated with eroded civic trust while more seating is associated with greater levels. ...

Rebuild Update - December 2018

Parkside Groundbreaking
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
... to connect Rebuild with local and national funders.  As we assess the composition and leadership of the group, we want to offer special thanks to KRISTI ... Rebuild Collaborative Fund at the National Philanthropic Trust to encourage funders of all sizes and capacities to ...

William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants

Thursday, December 13, 2018
... Creative Communities grants totaling $9.7 million. We hope that sharing a list of recently approved grants can foster greater synergy, ... help children learn through play, enhance appreciation of the natural environment, and offer platforms for cultural ...
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