The Nelson Foundation Announces June 2024 Grant Awards
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Nelson Founadtion Board of Directors awarded the 2024 Core Grants as well as several Change Champions and Grace Nelson Awards.
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07Oct2020
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 the Table. Taking place every other month, this series invites guests to the virtual table to discuss a range of issues at the intersection of philanthropy, racial equity and social justice. This session will welcome guests Rodney Foxworth, CEO, Common Future and Erika Seth Davies, Founder, Racial Equity Asset Lab. Their discussion will focus on reimagining wealth and ideas to radically change capitalism as we know it. Open to members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO).
Philadelphia Takes First Steps Toward City-wide Historic and Cultural Resources Survey
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
$250,000 from William Penn Foundation will support a plan for an ongoing, city-wide survey of historic and cultural assets.
Community Foundation of South Jersey Announces Five Transform South Jersey Grant Recipients
Friday, February 21, 2020
Grantees will receive $100,000 in funding to help build stronger, healthier, and more economically vibrant communities.
How you can help Philly reimagine our civic spaces
Friday, June 15, 2018
Philadelphia’s growing skyline is not the only sign of the city’s ongoing renaissance. Recent and deep investment in the public spaces that bring us together is also a sure signal of our city’s revival.
26Feb2019
Creating a Data-Informed Community for Our Work
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
8:15am - 10:00am
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia’s Out of School Time Funders and Small Funders Roundtable are excited to invite you to a discussion on the importance and impact of data in our work as change agents.
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
Join us to hear from a panel of partner organizations that are working with Rebuild to realize the program’s impact.
City Launches “Kensington Community Resilience Fund”
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Through this new public-private-community partnership, grants will support grassroots organizations and community groups in Kensington through community-driven, participatory grantmaking process.
As city waits on soda tax ruling, private sector pours on support for Rebuild
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Knight Foundation's $3.28 million grant to the Fairmount Park Conservancy to bolster residents' engagement in the city’s changing public spaces is "riding the wave" of Rebuild.
Brandywine Health and Housing Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Friday, May 4, 2018
Donors, stakeholders, public officials, and residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Brandywine Health and Housing Center.
Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Through Rebuild, an historic public-private investment in Philadelphia's parks, rec centers and libraries will be transformational for neighborhoods across the city.
Philadelphia Foundation and Mural Arts Unveil “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural
Friday, November 8, 2019
The “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural commemorates Philadelphia Foundation’s 100 years of service and honors greater Philadelphia region residents.
Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces
Friday, September 22, 2017
Supported by a record $100 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, Philadelphia launched a high-profile, mayor-backed, seven-year, $500 million initiative called “Rebuild” to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries across the city.
Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement
Friday, April 9, 2021
Nine projects will use Knight support to foster resident engagement and equity in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund grant recipients
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Twenty grassroots organizations and community groups will receive $10,000 grants for general operations; applications were reviewed by residents of Kensington.
Regional Foundation Announces $2 Million in Grant Awards
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Regional Foundation awards Neighborhood Planning Grants in NJ, DE, and PA, and continues to support revitalization work in historically underinvested communities.
Seventeen-member oversight board named for Rebuild
Monday, October 30, 2017
Seventeen stakeholders have been named to a new oversight board for the Rebuild initiative to improve Philadelphia's public spaces. Their first public meeting is 11/1.
Brandywine Health Foundation announces over $320K in grants to benefit greater Coatesville
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 36 grants totaling $322,340, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to more than $18 million.
Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire
Friday, November 1, 2019
Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein announced his retirement effective June 30, 2020 after a forty-year career of leadership and development.
New Community-Driven Grant Program Available for Community-Based Organizations
Friday, May 7, 2021
The Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund is a partnership between the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) and Bread & Roses Community Fund that will support grassroots neighborhood nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color and those with low incomes, which have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.