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07Nov2018

Pennsylvania Foundation Convening: Promoting Community Health

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
... across funders’ priorities, explore opportunities for collaborative grantmaking, leverage expertise and ... Conference and Hotel. The participating networks are Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Health ... Pennsylvania Health Funders Collaborative will hold its annual meeting, and community foundations will gather for a ...

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, ... to the pandemic are encouraged to apply. They must have annual operating expenses under $3 million and be physically ... around issues including, but not limited to: health education, food distribution, family support, and community ...

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

Monday, October 2, 2017
... Recreation and Park Association  (NRPA) concluded its  annual conference  in New Orleans, bringing together more ... were presented networking opportunities, hundreds of education sessions and the industry’s largest trade show ... trails and public spaces,” McCaney said. “But for the city as a whole to thrive, these kinds of high ...

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 nonprofit interviews expressing the need ...

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
... . “We are laser-focused on improving the quality of life for the residents of Kensington through the many programs we ... and program costs, including critical start-up funding for resident-led programs like Philly Bridge & Jawn (PB&J).  ... By Faith Health And Healing Centro Nueva Creación Education Plus Health Fab Youth Philly Firm Hope Baptist ...

City Launches “Kensington Community Resilience Fund”

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
... that grants will be evaluated by Kensington residents--for who knows better about the needs of this great but ... been forced to shoulder the burden of the opioid crisis for far too long with far too few resources. The KCR Fund is ... noted Joanna Otero-Cruz, Deputy Managing Director for Community Services . “The KCR Fund fundamentally shifts ...

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

Kensington Community Resilience Fund
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
... and Fairhill neighborhoods. The KCR Fund is a game changer for empowering civic groups and residents by providing them ... Simple Way Urban Extreme Youth Development Youth United for Change "The 20 nonprofit organizations that will receive ... allowing community members to make funding decisions for the benefit of all," said Mayor Kenney.  KCR Fund grants ...

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, ... of work to mobilize their community and build momentum for Community Heart & Soul,” said Andy Fraizer, executive ... engaged, sustainable communities. Dodge supports arts, education, environment, informed communities, and poetry to ...

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
... grant awards to pre-qualified nonprofit organizations for three additional projects at the Olney Recreation Center, ... – 2 p.m. The Heitzman Recreation Center community launch event will be announced in the coming weeks. More details ...
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29Apr2021

Chester County Funders Meeting

Thursday, April 29, 2021
9:00am - 10:30am
Video Conference

The next meeting of the Chester County Funders will include an update on economic revitalization initiatives and progress in the City of Coatesville, and an update on the COVID-19 vaccination process in the the county.

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
... level, specifically Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, for her unwavering support and advocacy for public spaces ... held their first community engagement and design event for the second phase of the project - residents can ... hit just days after an incredible community engagement event at Francis J. Myers Recreation Center,” said Kira ...

Brandywine Health Foundation announces community service award winners

Sam Brown and Sandra Simmons
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
... who provided the support and inspiration necessary for members of our community to thrive and succeed.  Samuel ... began his community involvement as a youth participant for the Coatesville Youth Initiative Service Corp program, ... Sandra founded the Women’s League for Minority Education, which has provided scholarships to students of ...
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07Oct2020

Setting the Table: Reimagining Wealth & Capitalism

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Video Conference
... Network Greater Philadelphia and Marcus Walton , CEO, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations . Taking place every other month, ... + create) a better future, ensuring we don’t settle for innovation as the future state but as an opportunity to ...

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 ... recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home certified for quality and excellence, Union Community Care is a trusted ... mission to improve health outcomes and ensure access for folks as they need it,” said Kevin Ressler, President & ...

William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants

Thursday, December 13, 2018
... of the natural environment, and offer platforms for cultural expression. Grants were awarded to the following ... and materials. (Grant Officer:  Cara Ferrentino )   Fund for Philadelphia ($150,000)  to support the City of ... public space and important center for environmental education on the Delaware River. Through this process, ...
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

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

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
... Wellness Foundation Awards $1.25M in Grants in Spring 2019 for Local Organizations, Quality of Life Pottstown, PA – ... Matters 2019-20 Four grants were awarded totaling $59,500 for (Priority Area #1b) improving parks, programming and the ...

Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire

Ron Bernstein
Friday, November 1, 2019
... from museums, schools, and nature preserves, to facilities for medically fragile children and victims of domestic ... Weldon, Ron developed a “service learning” program for Bucks County college students that would allow them to ... educational workshops each year. Ron has been honored for his pioneering work in Bucks County. He was the recipient ...

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 ... grant recipients are: 12+ , Big Picture Alliance , Chester Education Foundation , Collective Climb , Lift Every Voice ... and/or systems change work in the areas of fair funding for public schools, creating a diverse pipeline of teachers, ...

Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
... Mayor Jim Kenney’s first budget as a part of his vision for a more equitable Philadelphia, Rebuild seeks to improve ... fun, physical and social opportunities. PPR is responsible for the upkeep of historically significant Philadelphia ...

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