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William Penn Foundation, Philly’s biggest foundation focused solely on the city, is changing what it funds
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
Workforce Development Panel Discussion
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia invites you to join us for a workforce development panel discussion on May 14th, 9:00 – 10:30 AM, at Philanthropy Network offices (230 S. Broad Street, Suite 402, Philadelphia, PA 19130).
What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)
Here is a round-up of recent news and developments with the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Chester County Funders Community of Practice: Blueprint Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Chester County
Join the next Chester County Funders Community of Practice for a conversation with Kimberly Andrews, Executive Director of the Fund for Women and Girls, who will share highlights from the Fund’s 2022 Blueprint Report: Lighting a Path.
City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances
Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout the city took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing favorably out of a City Council committee on Monday.
Workforce Development Funders Meeting
This informal session will provide the opportunity to hear an update on workforce development and economic mobility initiatives.
New Lenfest initiative aims to connect more North Philadelphians to employment
The Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative will bring together more than a dozen collaborating partners in an effort to reduce the 9% unemployment rate in the area.
Philadelphia Receives $5 Million in JPMorgan Chase’s AdvancingCities Challenge
Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model
The National Recreation and Park Association's annual conference highlights the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Philanthropy represented on new Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention
How a corporate partner is helping YouthBuild Philly students become ‘green leaders’ in construction
Building materials company Saint-Gobain has been working with YouthBuild USA since 2010 to provide materials and hands-on job training for students working in YouthBuild Philly’s building trades track.
Workforce Development Panel Discussion
October 2018 Rebuild Update
Read the latest developments about the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
GSK awards Greater Philadelphia nonprofits making a dynamic IMPACT on health outcomes
Ten nonprofits will each receive $40,000 to support healthy eating, youth mentorship, employment opportunities and other social determinants of health.
The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations
The Alliance for Health Equity announced the release of $620,000 in support over two years to eight registered 501(c)3 grassroots and nonprofit partnerships, equaling 18 organizations as the recipients of the Collaborative Innovation Fund.
Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia
Through Rebuild, an historic public-private investment in Philadelphia's parks, rec centers and libraries will be transformational for neighborhoods across the city.
City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce—in partnership with Philadelphia's economic and workforce development partners—announced a renewed strategic commitment to address workforce challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and that have been exacerbated by long-standing racial inequity and injustice.
Beech celebrates neighborhood transformation over 30 years
Beech Companies celebrated three decades of investments that have transformed the Cecil B. Moore Avenue commercial corridor in North Philadelphia.
Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney
Mayor Kenney arugues that ultimately, the best ways to reduced Philadelphia's systemic, intergenerational poverty are to improve educational and economic opportunities, and to empower residents with the resources they need to get family-sustaining jobs.