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

Dwayne Wharton
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
... release, The Food Trust Wharton joins second-ever cohort of Culture of Health Leaders, assembled from across the ... of Health Leaders program. These leaders will explore a diversity of pressing issues in health and equity, such as ... 40 selected applicants, The Food Trust’s Dwayne Wharton, Director of External Affairs, joins Culture of Health ...

Pew Awards $3.25M to Philadelphia Nonprofits to Support Students and Address Food Insecurity

Heights Philadelphia | Photo Credit Paola Nogueras
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
... will grow to serve 5,000 students; launch an evaluation of the program model; identify new or expanded revenue streams and partnerships; and implement its diversity, equity, and inclusion plan throughout the ... need in the Greater Philadelphia region. Pew Fund program director Kristin Romens said, “Pew is thrilled to support ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
PHL CEO.jpg   PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and ... and digital media arts. Aleks Martray, BPA 's executive director, said, “Our programs provide Philly youth a safe ... on issues of economic justice by advancing racial equity and inclusive growth to ensure that all Philadelphians ...

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

Reinvestment Fund Food Justice Initiative
Thursday, January 27, 2022
...   RF_Food Justice Initiative.png PHILADELPHIA--As part of the Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative (PFJI) , ... COVID-19 pandemic,” said Molly Hartman, Senior Program Director at Reinvestment Fund. “We are proud to join the ... and justice initiative for LGBT youth. “Advancing racial equity and expanding community collaboration are key to ...

Union Benevolent Association’s unrestricted response bolsters Philadelphia nonprofits amidst COVID-19

Thursday, March 4, 2021
... have been forced to furlough or lay off a large percentage of their workforce and limit services, while striving to ... Ceiba promotes the economic development and financial inclusion of the Latino community through collaborations and ... With much gratitude, Will Gonzalez, Esq., Executive Director, stated that "this funding will allow them to ...

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

Thursday, May 14, 2020
... – The PHL COVID-19 Fund today announced its fifth round of grants, totaling more than $2.4 million to 87 nonprofit organizations serving on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis. The Fund, launched on March 19 and ... with the demand?’” said Suzan Neiger Gould, Executive Director of Manna on Main. “It is a huge relief to receive ...

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 ... Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive. “This year’s slate of grant winners represents the work East Mount Airy ... better ’ said Natalia Serejko, EMAN’s Executive Director. “We are extremely proud to be able to support the ...

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
... COVID-19 Fund earmarks more than $2 million in first round of grants to nonprofits By Mike Narducci for the Philadelphia ... life-force of CADES.” Carrie Kitchen-Santiago, Executive Director of Cathedral Kitchen “The funds will help sustain ... for the generous support.” Steven Larson, MD, Executive Director of Puentes de Salud “This pandemic is particularly ...
13May2022

U.S. Farm Bill Reauthorization and the Role of Pennsylvania Funders

Friday, May 13, 2022
9:00am - 10:30am
Video Conference
... on communities in Greater Philadelphia, and the importance of funder engagement in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. ... how local funders can engage.

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

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
... Reinvestment Fund joins the Philadelphia Department of Public Health in announcing $556,280 in  Philadelphia ... structural inequity”, said Molly Hartman, Senior Program Director at Reinvestment Fund. “We are proud to continue ... our children,” said Vanesa Karamanian, MD, MPH; Program Director of Healthier Together Initiative, CHOP.  “We are ...
20Sep2021

Supporting Afghan Families Seeking Refuge in Philadelphia

Monday, September 20, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s takeover of the country has caused many Afghans to flee the country in ... crisis. Speakers:  Cathryn Miller Wilson , Executive Director, HIAS PA Contact: cmillerwilson@hiaspa.org   Margaret O’Sullivan , Executive Director, Nationalities Service Center Contact: ...

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

Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
... $854,078 in grant requests during the fall grant round of fiscal year 2018-2019 to 33 non-profit organizations, ... and wellness in the community, fulfilling the mission of the Foundation," Foundation President Dave Kraybill said. ...
04Apr2017

The Farm Bill: Identifying New Bedfellows in the Reauthorization Debate and in Advocacy

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
...  held earlier this year, members discussed the importance of holding a policy briefing on the Farm Bill, where funders ...

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

Coatesville Food Truck
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
... to address food insecurity, in part due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and limited access to healthy ... putting food on the table,” said Staci Scott, Executive Director of Health Partners Foundation.  “Our foundation has made ...

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

Wednesday, July 1, 2020
... susceptible to the health, emotional, and economic impacts of COVID-19,” said Kristin Romens, project director of the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in Philadelphia ...

Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards

Food Equity
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the Reinvestment Fund have awarded more ... to create more healthy food options. This is part of an effort to find and fund community-driven solutions to ... equitable food systems,” said Molly Hartman, Program Director at Reinvestment Fund. “We are delighted to be able ...

Experiments in the Innovation Lab

Food Pantry
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
... who cannot get to a food pantry?  Stu Bush, Executive Director for The Open Link (a HealthSpark Foundation grantee) ... Walls is a pilot program to deliver food to residents of the Upper Perkiomen Manor, a subsidized senior living ... public transportation is scarce in this more rural area of Montgomery County. Additionally, the stigma of going into ...

Beech commemorates memory of former CEO during COVID-19 pandemic

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
... the worldwide pandemic became a vivid reminder of our purpose and mission from day one of providing vital services to the community,” reflected ... need because of the COVID-19 crisis,” wrote Share Director of Development Mara Natkins in a letter of thanks. ...

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

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... 17, 2022) – Today, FCM Hospitality (FCM), and eight of the hospitality company’s restaurants - Liberty Point, ... Craft Hall and Juno - announced their $50,000 donation of necessary food and supplies to all twelve culinary arts ... hospitality venues,” said Michelle Armstrong, executive director of the District’s CTE programs. “Beyond the ...

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

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, May 7, 2020
... -- The PHL COVID-19 Fund today announced its fourth round of grants, totaling more than $3.25 million to 101 ... health and social outcomes," said Oni Richards, Executive Director of AFAHO. "Doing this with very little resources is ...        20,000 The Common Place $        16,000 The Equity Project $        50,000 The Garces Family ...