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

Dwayne Wharton
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
... from Honolulu to Providence, R.I. — working across a range of fields, including social policy, community ... of structural violence and denial of access to basic needs for marginalized communities; using physical design and other ... for The Food Trust, a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, ...

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

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, May 7, 2020
... region. In each round, the PHL COVID-19 Fund responds to a wide range of needs faced by communities across the region. ... populations. Those populations, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are at a disproportionate risk to ... Senior Citizens Association $          8,000 Mission First Housing Group $        50,000 Montco SAAC $ ...

Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia

East Mt Airy Neighbors
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
... within the neighborhood and furthers the organization’s mission to make ‘ a good community better ’ said Natalia Serejko, EMAN’s ... were invited to submit Letters of Interest (LOI) to apply for the EMAN grants. Following a review, a select group of ...

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

Heights Philadelphia | Photo Credit Paola Nogueras
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
... grants are as follows: Heights Philadelphia  was awarded a Pew Fund for Health and Human Services (Pew Fund)  growth grant ... serve 5,000 students; launch an evaluation of the program model; identify new or expanded revenue streams and ...

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

Reinvestment Fund Food Justice Initiative
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... not determine your food options, but that is the reality for too many Philadelphians. Food access differences across ... justice.” Twelve projects received PFJI grants to create a more just food system in Philadelphia. Six of the grantees ... food systems is integral to Reinvestment Fund’s mission, and this work has never been more crucial than in ...

Barra Foundation Announces $520,000 in Immediate Funding

Thursday, April 2, 2020
... from Barra Foundation (04.02.20) by Peter Dobrin for the Philadelphia Inquirer Barra-Logo.jpg PHILADELPHIA, ... that are peer-nominated by others who work in the social impact sector. The unrestricted dollars aim to help the ... of canceled fundraising events, postponed performances and a general disruption of their services,” said The Barra ...
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Brandywine Health Foundation Receives Grant in Support of Coatesville Food Truck Project

Coatesville Food Truck
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
... Food Truck.jpg (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) – Using a targeted regional commitment to address food insecurity, in ... clients we serve already have to balance the need to pay for medication, healthcare services, basic needs like rent or ... . ******* The Brandywine Health Foundation’s mission is to advance a more equitable, resilient, and ...

Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards

Food Equity
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
... communities,” shared Amanda Wagner, Program Manager for Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Health Department, ... to repair the harms of the food system and build towards a different, more just, future. We recognize the importance ... key. ### About Reinvestment Fund Reinvestment Fund is a mission-driven financial institution committed to making ...

$3.5 Million in COVID-19 Relief Awarded to Help Chester County Nonprofits Recover with Resiliency & Innovation

CCCF Grant
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Press Release via the Chester County Community Foundation For further information, contact: Beth Krallis, Marketing & ... to nonprofits in central Chester County; and approximately a half-million each to nonprofits located in northern, ... Health Foundation – The Brandywine Health Foundation’s mission is to advance a more equitable, resilient, and ...

Beech commemorates memory of former CEO during COVID-19 pandemic

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, May 25, 2020 – The Beech Companies, Inc ., a small nonprofit founded to revitalize disadvantaged ... changed those plans. Instead, Beech decided to use funds for the celebration to provide assistance to those most in ...

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

Thursday, May 14, 2020
... deploy funds to the region, the PHL COVID-19 Fund touched a broad range of service areas in its fifth round of funding. ... Care Coalition. “We’ve seen an increased need for emergency supplies and have created a safe, contact free ... Philadelphia. Philadelphia Foundation grows effective philanthropic investment, connects individuals and ...

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
... in first round of grants to nonprofits By Mike Narducci for the Philadelphia Inquirer Image_FundPartners.png   ... With more than $12 million pledged to date, the Fund is a collaboration established between the City of Philadelphia, ... Philadelphia. Philadelphia Foundation grows effective philanthropic investment, connects individuals and ...

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

Wednesday, July 1, 2020
... said Kristin Romens, project director of the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in Philadelphia (Pew Fund). ... critical community needs during the pandemic. Following is a list of the Pew Fund’s June 2020 grants. For more on the ... the city, partnering with local institutions to encourage a thriving arts and cultural community, supporting the health ...

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

Thursday, March 4, 2021
... cities, COVID-19 has had an unprecedented and profound impact on Philadelphia's local economy, available resources, and the ability for its residents to cover basic needs such as food, housing, and utilities. As a sector already heavily reliant on annual donations and ...

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

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... supply-chain issues and labor shortages, coupled with a vendor abruptly canceling their school food contracts ... to officially present the company’s donation to The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia and participate in a ... sector with the Philadelphia school district. We align investing partners - private foundations, corporations and ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
... (CEO) today announced the first round of grant recipients for the Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund, a partnership with Bread & Roses Community Fund to support ... on issues of economic justice by advancing racial equity and inclusive growth to ensure that all Philadelphians ...

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

Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
... schools and municipalities. "These programs play a vital role in championing health and wellness in the community, fulfilling the mission of the Foundation," Foundation President Dave ... Area Multi-Service, Inc.- Food Access Programming for Wellness Among Hungry, Impoverished Individuals, ...

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

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... supporting minority-owned businesses.  Award amounts for social services and micro businesses ranged from $1,250 ... and businesses with annual revenue of under $250,000. A rapid grants committee was formed to ensure the most ... Hill School. “There’s an urgent need to address the impact of coronavirus in the Pottstown community head-on, ...
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Supporting Afghan Families Seeking Refuge in Philadelphia

Monday, September 20, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... has caused many Afghans to flee the country in fear for their lives, many due to their association with the U.S. mission.  The City of Philadelphia is one of the selected ... evacuees, with local refugee resettlement agencies taking a lead role. Those arriving in Philadelphia will need food, ...

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

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
... awards to nine local Philadelphia organizations to create a more just food system. In total, the Initiative has ... strengthen Philadelphia’s food assets and opportunities for individual and collective action to further food justice. ... barriers to individual and community well-being. PFJI is a partnership of Reinvestment Fund and the Health ...

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