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Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces

FDR Park
Friday, September 22, 2017
... purpose is to employ a public $500 million capital investment to “revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation ... go without. The selection factors for choosing Rebuild sites include data on poverty, health, drug offense, and ... residents for their input. He said he focuses on what the community needs in general, and then looks at how the ...

City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund grant recipients

Kensington Community Resilience Fund
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
... of the first round of grants from the Kensington Community Resilience Fund (KCR Fund), a ... that are mission driven to develop a new mechanism that is targeted to support grassroots level activities in the ... grants will advance community empowerment, neighborhood investment, and economic opportunity. Their work will improve ...

City Announces $300,000 in Grants for Third Round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Thirty $10,000 general operating grants will be distributed to grassroots, community-based organizations, addressing quality of life ... build the infrastructure to support long-term, sustained investment and partnership with Funders in the Kensington ...

Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model

Monday, October 2, 2017
... The premier annual meeting of the park and recreation community, over a three-day period conference attendees were ... Director , presented the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild Community Infrastructure ( Rebuild ) initiative — From ... of Center City, which was partly driven by a major investment in downtown public amenities, such as revitalized ...

City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
... through the Workforce Solutions Grant, also announced an investment of $1 million in organizations and programs that ... of Commerce, anchor institutions, employer partners, community organizations, and workforce development ... through one-on-one advising, events, and more. Engage targeted employer partnerships to support local employers ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations

Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
... Collaborative Innovation Fund was formed as a result of a community-wide survey highlighting the pressing need for ... to receive $100,000. Two Fish and Five Loaves & Movement Community Development Corporation to receive $100,000. ... The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots ...

Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses

Comcast RISE
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
... Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia can apply for $10,000 grants.   Additionally, over $2 million has been awarded to more than 20 community-based organizations and diverse chambers of ... BUSINESS WIRE )--Comcast today announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, providing $5 million dollars of grants to ...

Pew Announces $6.8M in Grants Supporting Philadelphia Region's Vulnerable Adults

Monday, May 4, 2020
... dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable people in our community,” Romens added. “Now, more than ever, we are ... current grantees—94 nonprofits with a total of 109 open grants serving vulnerable adults;  the elderly ; and  ... resources to carry out their missions and address critical community needs. CLICK HERE for a list, categorized by ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Invests $225,000 over two years in Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. at Chester County (OIC) for the Coatesville Homelessness and Unemployment Collective

The Alliance for Health Equity
Friday, December 17, 2021
... aligned responses to the needs of the underserved in our community.  Working together, our local service agencies can ... provide responses to real health and wellness needs in our community and do so in real time. “- Joyce Chester, OIC ... of The Alliance for Health Equity stated, “we view this investment as a long-term strategy to build the capacity of ...

City Announces Third Round of Kensington Community Resilience Fund Grantees

Monday, August 28, 2023
... work with City to select 36 grassroots organizations and community groups to receive $360,000 to address the community ... regional funders, and the Scattergood Foundation. The grants were awarded to grassroots organizations that are ... build the infrastructure to support long-term, sustained investment, and partnership with Funders in the Kensington ...

Accelerating Job Growth and Business Formation Among BIPOC Community Should be a Priority for Philadelphia’s Next Mayor

Vision Philadelphia - Economic Development: Access to Capital for Philadelphia’s Diverse Business Owners
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
... much needed capital to the city’s diverse small business community and set a new trajectory for economic growth and ... the vibrancy and resiliency of the city’s small business community and take action to close the racial wealth gap.” ... dialogue among candidates and the broader Philadelphia community. To read the other papers and for ongoing updates, ...

Pew Awards $4.25 Million to 4 Philadelphia Nonprofits to Expand Economic Opportunities and Address Growing Impacts of Community Violence

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
... 2,500 residents throughout the city. Three additional grants will aid Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel ... growing number of adults and children who have experienced community violence. More details on the grants: University ... facing the city, encouraging a thriving arts and cultural community, supporting the health and welfare of the ...

Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia

Thursday, March 21, 2019
... has been at the forefront of shaping a philanthropic investment and engagement framework for Rebuild, the city’s ... We are committed to galvanizing the philanthropic community around this project, convening a small member-led ... start improvements on the playground at Miles Mack, with community engagement efforts beginning later this month. As ...

What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)

Monday, December 4, 2017
... made up of a diverse coalition of city officials, community leaders and subject matter experts, is charged ... centers and libraries proposed to City Council for Rebuild investment.  Rebuild also released data about Philadelphia ... an interactive map (check it out here - you can explore sites in your neighborhood!), and a detailed Project ...

Connelly and William Penn Foundations announce major support of workforce initiative

UCD Green City Works
Friday, December 20, 2019
... City District’s commitment to economic opportunity and community placemaking.  WPF’s support will enable a ... and maintenance. The William Penn Foundation’s investment will create three new full-time positions and ... residents live within 1,000 feet of these parks. The grants from the Connelly Foundation and the William Penn ...

City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild

Kira Strong
Friday, January 3, 2020
... Design and Construction, leading over $126 million of new investment in 61 parks, recreation centers, and libraries in ... efforts in West Philadelphia as Vice President of Community and Economic Development for the People’s ... 15 years of professional experience in urban planning and community development.  “I am humbled by the opportunity ...

Rebuild Announces First Project to Launch, More to Come

Thursday, May 17, 2018
... Vare Recreation Center as the first project to receive investment from Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild), the City’s initiative ... launch later this year. The process will include a robust community engagement process so neighbors can help shape what ...
22Jan2020

One Year of Rebuild: Collaborating to Advance Opportunity, Engagement and Equity in Neighborhoods

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
9:00am - 11:00am
Free Library of Philadelphia
... neighborhood revitalization efforts Elevating the voice of community members Helping to strengthen and grow small, ... David Gould , and panelists will include: Pati Codina , Community Development Director for Impact Services, a ...

William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach

William Penn Foundation new funding areas
Thursday, May 16, 2024
... we will learn directly from you – the nonprofit leaders, community members, and organizations, large and small – who ...
15Feb2023

Chester County Funders Community of Practice: Blueprint Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Chester County

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
8:30am - 10:30am
Video Conference
Join the next Chester County Funders Community of Practice for a conversation with Kimberly ... funders in Chester County. Upcoming Chester County Funders Community of Practice Meetings: Friday, April 14, 8:30 – 10 ... eNewsletter   Recording   Chester County Funders Community of Practice: Blueprint Report on the Status of ...

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