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

Dwayne Wharton
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
... 40 selected applicants, The Food Trust’s Dwayne Wharton, Director of External Affairs, joins Culture of Health ... health.” The 40 selected leaders join the efforts of the first cohort of Culture of Health Leaders and the Robert Wood ... serves on the boards of  The Kynett Foundation ,  Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia  and Bridging the ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
... Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) today announced the first round of grant recipients for the Neighborhood ... and digital media arts. Aleks Martray, BPA 's executive director, said, “Our programs provide Philly youth a safe ... was an intentional shift from our traditional approach to philanthropy to one which centers the lived experience of ...

The Giant Company and its Customers Raise $3.3 Million to Fight Food Insecurity in Local School Districts

Monday, May 17, 2021
CARLISLE, Pa., May 14, 2021 – Through its new Feeding School Kids initiative, The GIANT Company today announced that together with its customers, more than $3.3 million was raised to address ... schools’ food programs. The GIANT Company matched the first $1.5 million donated by customers. Through the Feeding ...

Beech commemorates memory of former CEO during COVID-19 pandemic

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
... communities in Philadelphia would have been celebrating its 30th anniversary with a big dinner on May 28th.  As ... need because of the COVID-19 crisis,” wrote Share Director of Development Mara Natkins in a letter of thanks. ...

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
... PHL COVID-19 Fund earmarks more than $2 million in first round of grants to nonprofits By Mike Narducci for the ... distribution of funds totaling more than $2 million in its first round of grants to 44 non-profit organizations ... of more than 2,000 online donors alongside partners from philanthropy, business and government. “In these difficult ...

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

Heights Philadelphia | Photo Credit Paola Nogueras
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
... grant  totaling $3 million over five years to expand its capacity to provide low-income students—with an emphasis on Black, Latino, and first-generation students—with programming and support for ... need in the Greater Philadelphia region. Pew Fund program director Kristin Romens said, “Pew is thrilled to support ...
20Sep2021

Supporting Afghan Families Seeking Refuge in Philadelphia

Monday, September 20, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... what is currently available through government aid. Join Philanthropy Network to learn how regional funders can ... crisis. Speakers:  Cathryn Miller Wilson , Executive Director, HIAS PA Contact: cmillerwilson@hiaspa.org   Margaret O’Sullivan , Executive Director, Nationalities Service Center Contact: ...
13Feb2020

Food Funders & Stakeholders Meeting #2 - Reality Bites: Hunger on the Rise in Philadelphia and What We Can Do About It

Thursday, February 13, 2020
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
... Hunger Report 2018 , Hunger Free America, November 2018 Philanthropy Network's  Food Funders Affinity Group  is ... what we can collectively do to reverse this trend.
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13May2022

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

Friday, May 13, 2022
9:00am - 10:30am
Video Conference
Join the Philanthropy Network Food Funders on May 13 for a conversation about the U.S. Farm Bill, its impact on communities in Greater Philadelphia, and the ... how local funders can engage.

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

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
... provided over $1.99 million in grants to 27 grantees since its launch in 2019.   PFJI provides funding to innovative, ... structural inequity”, said Molly Hartman, Senior Program Director at Reinvestment Fund. “We are proud to continue ... city,” said Jenny Flores, Head of Small Business Growth Philanthropy at Wells Fargo. “As the Bank of Doing, Wells ...

Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia

East Mt Airy Neighbors
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
... established by the EMAN Community Fund. The fund focuses its work on East Mt. Airy bounded by Stenton Avenue, ... better ’ said Natalia Serejko, EMAN’s Executive Director. “We are extremely proud to be able to support the ... Airy Neighbors (EMAN) Community Fund strategically focuses its grants to support nonprofit organizations actively ...

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

Thursday, May 14, 2020
PHILADELPHIA – The PHL COVID-19 Fund today announced its fifth round of grants, totaling more than $2.4 million to ... with the demand?’” said Suzan Neiger Gould, Executive Director of Manna on Main. “It is a huge relief to receive ... Pantry              $50,000 Humanity First ...
07Apr2020

Food Funders COVID-19 Response Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
2:15pm - 3:30pm
Video Conference
Philanthropy Network’s Food Funders Group invites all ... join us on April 7th from 2:15 – 3:30 PM. You will hear first-hand about collaborative efforts to provide food ...

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
... “After a year of virtual schooling, children must come first this summer. Their needs, educational experiences, and ... Fund grants to nearly 90 organizations, many of which are first time grantees of the William Penn Foundation.” CLICK ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In 2021, the ...

An emergency COVID-19 fund in Delco fights to feed the newly needy in the ’burbs

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
... faces they’ve never before seen. The county itself, with its relatively meager commercial tax base, had to  furlough ... often means that this county of 567,000 is not among the first, or the last, to get charitable checks. “I think ...

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

Thursday, March 4, 2021
... local economy, available resources, and the ability for its residents to cover basic needs such as food, housing, and ... (UBA) spring and fall grant cycles, UBA chose to award its annual grant--typically one (1) $20,000 award, to four ... With much gratitude, Will Gonzalez, Esq., Executive Director, stated that "this funding will allow them to ...
04Apr2017

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

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
... , President, PA Food Merchants Association Ellen Teller , Director of Government Affairs, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)   REGISTRATION: Philanthropy Network Members:  Register using the link ...

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

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
... hard by the virus.  As the nation’s largest health philanthropy, RWJF is focused on ensuring that everyone in ... moment of crisis—and encourages others to do the same—its primary focus and strategic work remains unchanged: ... Otherwise, the world’s richest nation will have failed its people.” ABOUT THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION For ...

Barra Foundation Announces $520,000 in Immediate Funding

Thursday, April 2, 2020
... deal with the public health and economic crises. As one of its immediate-responses, Barra has made one-time grant ... what recovery might look like.”  She explained that the Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia has been playing a ... promote a continued vibrant cultural community. Through its Catalyst Fund and Barra Awards, the Foundation provides ...
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