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Wells Fargo Helps LISC Expand Financial Opportunity

Thursday, March 15, 2018
... areas increase their incomes and raise their standards of living LISC is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit ... such as information technology and healthcare. “We are very excited to be working with LISC to help build ... and job readiness skills. In 2016, he enrolled in a Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program. And, in 2017, he ...
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Regional Foundation Announces $4.75 Million in Grant Awards

Regional Foundation Neighborhood Implementation Grants
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
... neighborhood revitalization initiatives. “The grants we announced today are an exciting next step in the journey of the Regional Foundation,” stated Kevin Dow, Executive ... justice, wellness and social services, and community building.  Public safety and creative placemaking are ...

Rebuild Announces First Project to Launch, More to Come

Thursday, May 17, 2018
At an event in South Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by ... (Rebuild), the City’s initiative to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in parks, recreation centers, and ... started. “Recreation centers like Vare are the reason we proposed Rebuild and passed the beverage tax in the first ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation Awards $1.25M in Grants

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
... in Grants in Spring 2019 for Local Organizations, Quality of Life Pottstown, PA – July 30, 2019 – The Pottstown ... a difference in the health and wellness of our residents, we evaluate our grantees very carefully to provide a balance ...

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

Monday, October 2, 2017
... and Park Association  (NRPA) concluded its  annual conference  in New Orleans, bringing together more than ... from around the country. The premier annual meeting of the park and recreation community, over a three-day period ... economy and the health and wellbeing of local residents. We’ve seen this time and time again in communities across ...

Brandywine Health Foundation announces community service award winners

Sam Brown and Sandra Simmons
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
BHF_2021EastburnAwardees.png The recipients of the 2021 Brandywine Health Foundation’s prestigious ... provided the support and inspiration necessary for members of our community to thrive and succeed.  Samuel Brown began ... changemaker in the community, Sandra Simmons is a member of the board of directors of the Housing Authority of Chester ...
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Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia

East Mt Airy Neighbors
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
... – The East Mount Airy Neighbors (EMAN) Community Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation is pleased to announce it has ... ’ said Natalia Serejko, EMAN’s Executive Director. “We are extremely proud to be able to support the great work ... will be celebrated at the “A Toast to Mt. Airy” event from 7 to 11 p.m. Sat., Nov.

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.jpg Better Tomorrows, recipient of the Collaborative Innovation Fund (Coatesville, ... partnerships, equaling 18 organizations as the recipients of the Collaborative Innovation Fund. Another $25,000 was ... the partnerships will receive personalized capacity building based on each nonprofit and grassroots partner’s ...

City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild

Kira Strong
Friday, January 3, 2020
... today appointed Kira Strong as the new Executive Director of the City’s Rebuild initiative. Strong has served in that ... parks, rec centers, and libraries. I look forward to building on the great work our team is doing to deliver ... 72 Rebuild facilities. “Kira and the team listen to what we need, and are working hard to deliver the new playground ...

Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire

Ron Bernstein
Friday, November 1, 2019
... (October 24, 2019) – Ron Bernstein, Executive Director of Foundations Community Partnership (FCP), has announced his ... County Commissioner. “His work is a testament to what we can accomplish on a local level to improve the lives of ... as well as the construction of a new administration building, a new community service center, gymnasium, and ...

Beech celebrates neighborhood transformation over 30 years

Beech Companies Christine Brown and Kenneth Scott
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
... a few mom-and-pop shops sprinkled here and there, remnants of the riots of the 1960s. The surrounding area had abandoned homes and ... and opportunities for neighborhood small businesses. “We’re here to provide service in the community,” said ...
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Rebuild Site Visit

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Philadelphia, PA
... Philanthropy Network members and the City’s Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Kathryn Ott Lovell on ... Network members will gain a better understanding of the physical needs of Rebuild sites and the broader impact ... will have on local communities across Philadelphia. We will hear from community leaders about the critical role ...
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Setting the Table: Reimagining Wealth & Capitalism

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Video Conference
We are pleased to introduce our new webinar series, Setting ... invites guests to the virtual table to discuss a range of issues at the intersection of philanthropy, racial equity and social justice. Inspired ...

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

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... by speakers including Pedro A. Ramos, President & CEO of the Philadelphia Foundation; Jane Golden, Executive ... a testament to community philanthropy,” Ramos said.  “We knew that the artist, the concept, the process, the ... debut of the mural, which will stand as a testament to the power of philanthropy to bring people together and move the ...

Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards $166,350 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

FCP grantee Alice Silverman Health Clinic
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
FCP 2024 Health Clinic_cropped.jpg Photo caption: Members of the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic team, posing in ... facilities, durable equipment, and technology upgrades. “We appreciate the opportunity to support the important work ... The Welcome Project PA : Grant will be used toupgrade building doors to improve fire safety and accessibility. Vita ...
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New Community-Driven Grant Program Available for Community-Based Organizations

Friday, May 7, 2021
... May 7, 2021 | The City today announced the launch of the N, a partnership between the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) and Bread & ... “As CEO supports our communities during the recovery, we must center the experiences and priorities of residents to ...

Rebuild announces 21 nonprofits qualified as Project Users

Rebuild
Friday, November 17, 2017
... to select Parks and Recreation and Free Library of Philadelphia facilities.   The following nonprofits will ... CDC; The Enterprise Center; The Universal Companies; Trust for Public Land; and Urban Roots. “We’re excited to announce the first cohort of Project ...

Foundations Community Partnership Board Awards Nearly $170,000 to Local Nonprofits

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Doylestown, PA (June 26, 2024) – At the conclusion of its fiscal year, Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $169,200 in grants to 24 non-profit ... and organizational development efforts.  “Since 2007, we awarded nearly $8 million to nonprofits serving Bucks ...

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