New Lenfest initiative aims to connect more North Philadelphians to employment
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
... Workforce Initiative. Photo: Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News “Let’s get some people employed,” said Wes ...
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City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild
Friday, January 3, 2020
Kira Strong, who has served in an interim leadership role with Rebuild since November 2019, has been named as the new Executive Director.
Connelly and William Penn Foundations announce major support of workforce initiative
Friday, December 20, 2019
... efforts set forth by GCW. Since its launch, GCW has paid $1.4 million in wages to 16 crew members who are employed ... of the Sciences. All together, GCW maintains more than 1.5 million square feet of green space. In collaboration with ... Nearly 37,000 West Philadelphia residents live within 1,000 feet of these parks. The grants from the Connelly ...
The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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.
City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund grant recipients
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Twenty grassroots organizations and community groups will receive $10,000 grants for general operations; applications were reviewed by residents of Kensington.
William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Foundation shares a high-level preview of their five funding programs and a new approach that’s designed to make the grant application process simpler and more transparent.
03Feb2021
Special Funder Briefing: City of Philadelphia FY 2022 Budget
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
Join city representatives for a funder briefing and discussion about plans and priorities for the City of Philadelphia's FY2022 Budget.
What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)
Monday, December 4, 2017
Here is a round-up of recent news and developments with the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative for November 2017: November 1 - The Rebuild Oversight Board held its inaugural meeting ... an interactive map (check it out here - you can explore sites in your neighborhood!), and a detailed Project ...
City and Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians Launch Citywide Immigrant Workforce Initiative
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
A $242,000 grant from the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund will support Engaging Immigrant Talent, an 18-month initiative to advance employer-informed immigrant workforce integration.
Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces
Friday, September 22, 2017
... go without. The selection factors for choosing Rebuild sites include data on poverty, health, drug offense, and ... the city prepares to announce the first round of Rebuild sites, Next City partnered with urban designer at Gehl to ... and strategist at Gehl, said, “Compared to other sites that have been surveyed, Sturgis and Lawncrest both ...
Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia
Thursday, March 21, 2019
... Philanthropic Trust by the William Penn Foundation, $1 for every $2 raised in philanthropic support. We invite ...
Rebuild Announces First Project to Launch, More to Come
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced Vare Recreation Center as the first Rebuild project.
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
... programs PROGRAM MATERIALS Rebuild Presentation Slidedeck (1.22.20) Rebuild by the Numbers 2019 14 Rebuild Projects to ...
13Nov2019
Food Funders Meeting #1- Reality Bites: Hunger on the Rise in Philadelphia and What We Can Do About It
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
... ( On Being with Krista Tippett )) Food Funders Meeting #1- Reality Bites: Hunger on the Rise in Philadelphia and What ...
Rebuild announces 21 nonprofits qualified as Project Users
Friday, November 17, 2017
... projects over the last five years with a total value of $1 million or more; Community outreach/engagement: experience ... proposed relationship with one or more potential Rebuild sites; Fiscal responsibility: demonstrated capability to ... manage government or foundation grant funds of at least $1 million successfully and responsibly; documented plan for ...
14Jul2020
Workforce Development Panel Discussion
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Video Conference
Come learn about workforce development research findings and opportunities for engagement.
Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
... Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses. Beginning on March 1 through March 14, eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, ... receive a monthly Comcast RISE newsletter with educational content, and all small business owners can visit the Comcast ... the X1 platform, which features aggregated small business news, tips, insights and more. The destination is designed to ...
12Sep2018
Workforce Development Funders Meeting
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... We will also discuss interest in future sessions and content moving forward. Additionally, members will have ...
Pew Announces $6.8M in Grants Supporting Philadelphia Region's Vulnerable Adults
Monday, May 4, 2020
Funding from the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services will assist 38 local health and human services organizations amid COVID-19 emergency.
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 Andrews, Executive Director of the Fund for Women and Girls, who will share highlights from the Fund’s 2022 Blueprint Report: Lighting a Path.