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Dwayne Wharton selected for new national leadership program to build health equity

Dwayne Wharton
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
... from across the country by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation  Philadelphia, PA — Leaders from Honolulu to ... motorists, pedestrians and cyclists; and spearheading a new community garden that teaches kids about culture, race, ... aspect of life. Along the way, he will develop high-level leadership skills through professional coaching, mentoring, ...

Barra Foundation Announces $520,000 in Immediate Funding

Thursday, April 2, 2020
... in coronavirus relief going to nonprofits from Barra Foundation (04.02.20) by Peter Dobrin for the Philadelphia ... PHILADELPHIA, April 2, 2020 —   The Barra Foundation (Barra) is immediately dedicating $520,000 in ... , 610-246-2541   Barra Foundation Announces $520,000 in Immediate Funding ...
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Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards

Food Equity
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
... Injury Prevention and the Reinvestment Fund announced nine new awards as part of the Philadelphia Food Justice ... Furness Community School Garden and to continue the Youth Leadership Program to provide access to fresh natural ... at reinvestment.com . Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards ...

Nonprofit Organizations Awarded More than $8 Million from William Penn Foundation for Continued Relief Efforts Supporting Philadelphia Families

William Penn Foundation
Thursday, June 17, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (June 17, 2021) – The William Penn Foundation today announced 90 grants totaling more than $8 ... to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through the  Family Recovery Fund , a one-year, $10 million initiative ... allocate grant funds more quickly.” Later this year, the Family Recovery Fund will support additional grantmaking in ...

Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in Philadelphia

Reinvestment Fund Food Justice Initiative
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... just food system in Philadelphia. Six of the grantees are new recipients, while the other six received continuation ... reinvestment.com .. Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in ...

Pew Announces $1M to Support Vulnerable Philadelphia-Area Residents Amid Pandemic

Wednesday, July 1, 2020
... Trusts announced today that it has awarded $1 million in new grants to 13 Philadelphia-area nonprofits serving local ... ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth —$16,000 Family Services of Montgomery County —$41,000 Jewish Family ... alike. Learn more at pewtrusts.org/Philadelphia . Pew Announces $1M to Support Vulnerable Philadelphia-Area ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
... but not limited to: health education, food distribution, family support, and community organizing. The complete list ... Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) CEO provides leadership on issues of economic justice by advancing racial ...

Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia

East Mt Airy Neighbors
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
... Airy Neighbors (EMAN) Community Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $69,700 in ... has provided community support through the Philadelphia Foundation. This year’s funding brings the total grant ... were asked to share full proposals.

Reinvestment Fund and Health Department Announce $500,000 in Funding for Food Justice

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Over $550,000 in Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative (PFJI) grants were awarded to nine local Philadelphia organizations to create a more just food system.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides $50 Million to Support Those Facing Greatest Strain Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
... Princeton, N.J. —The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will provide $50 million in immediate ... $5 million for relief efforts in RWJF’s home state of New Jersey, hit particularly hard by the virus.  As the ... the additional burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved using the funds to ...
20Sep2021

Supporting Afghan Families Seeking Refuge in Philadelphia

Monday, September 20, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference

As Philadelphia welcomes hundreds of evacuees from Afghanistan, join us for a conversation with local refugee resettlement agencies to learn about pressing needs and how regional funders can respond to the evolving humanitarian crisis.

Brandywine Health Foundation Receives Grant in Support of Coatesville Food Truck Project

Coatesville Food Truck
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Press release from Brandywine Health Foundation   Coatesville Food Truck.jpg (Coatesville, ... and limited access to healthy food, the Health Partners Foundation has awarded the Brandywine Health Foundation a $25,000 grant. The funds will be used to expand ...

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

Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Pottstown, PA – The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) has awarded $854,078 in grant requests ... wellness in the community, fulfilling the mission of the Foundation," Foundation President Dave Kraybill said. Grant ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awards COVID-19 Fund grants

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... June 30, 2020 —The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded 34 grants totaling $71,950 through the ... Recovery Fund. The fund supports social services in the Foundation’s service area and micro businesses within the ... was formed to ensure the most efficient use of funds. Foundation staff members partnered with anchor institution ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Responds to Urgent Community Needs, More than $12 Million Pledged to Date

PHL COVID-19 Fund Partners
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... established between the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Foundation and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) to aid nonprofits working to respond to ... New Jersey, United Way fights for youth success and family stability because we LIVE UNITED against ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Continues to Meet Deep Community Needs in Fifth Round of Funding to Nonprofits

Thursday, May 14, 2020
... The Fund, launched on March 19 and led by the Philadelphia Foundation and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), has secured $16 million in gifts and ... $5,000  Center For Family Services, ...

Experiments in the Innovation Lab

Food Pantry
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
... Bush, Executive Director for The Open Link (a HealthSpark Foundation grantee) has long asked that question and thanks ... the Norristown by connecting consumers and nonprofits in new ways. Center for Positive Aging in Lower Merion - $15,000 ... Cluster of Religious Communities - $35,000 to work with Leadership Tri-County of the TriCounty Area Chamber of ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Reaches $10M in Funds Deployed, Continuing to Amplify Regional Community Efforts

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, May 7, 2020
... Fund, launched on March 19 and led by the Philadelphia Foundation and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), has secured $15.8 million in gifts ... services and supplies to vulnerable populations. African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) in West Philadelphia and ...

FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... pandemic. “Over the last two years, we’ve made some new partners and enhanced relationships with longtime ... helped the District serve its community and students in new ways,” said Frisby-Greenwood. “And we hope to ... and individual donors – with school district leadership to achieve schools’ plans and strategies. There ...

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