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WCU Students Demonstrate Benjamin Franklin’s Philanthropic Legacy through Annual Grant

CCCF Grant Students
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
... to grow legacy philanthropy by engaging students in the power of giving back.  The Community Foundation recently partnered ... Headquartered in West Chester’s Historic Lincoln Building, the Chester County Community Foundation connects ...
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The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia School announces $5M gift for laptops to get students online

The Fund for the SDP
Friday, March 27, 2020
... by Mid-April Funding Will Help Support the Purchase of 50,000 Chromebooks by The Philadelphia School District for ... March 27, 2020 —  The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced today it has received a $5 million ... have the tools they need to learn at home.  “We’re living in an unprecedented time and COVID-19 is ...
17Nov2022

Out of School Time Funders Community of Practice

Thursday, November 17, 2022
9:00am - 10:30am
Virtual via Zoom
... This meeting has been rescheduled from its original date of October 6th . Join the Out of School Time Funders ... about state and local perspectives on recent OST trends. We will be joined by Steven Williams , Associate Director, ... violence prevention and safety and OST programs. This event is open to Philanthropy Network members and non-members ...

The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship

Judy Spangler
Monday, May 8, 2023
... Spangler Memorial Scholarship was established by three of her former colleagues to honor the legacy of Judy Dunson Spangler. Judy was committed to youth and ... leadership at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence. “We are thrilled to be partnering with both The Alliance for ...

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

Monday, May 17, 2021
... more than $3.3 million was raised to address the issue of childhood hunger throughout local public school districts ... at James R. Ludlow School in Philadelphia with the help of The School District of Philadelphia School and Fund, who ... School District of Philadelphia. “Even before COVID-19, we understood the role we play in providing a much-needed ...

Successful ‘Read To Succeed’ Summer Program Goes Virtual

Read to Succeed
Monday, June 22, 2020
... Summer Program (R2S), a free program with a track record of boosting reading skills among Philadelphia schoolchildren, ... in literacy over the summer months. The program's goals of promoting literacy and preventing the phenomenon known as ... COVID-19 and had a delayed start to virtual instruction. "We know that students who don't read during the summer risk ...
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Read by 4th Initiative

76ers Donate Funds to Purchase 10,000 Chromebooks for School District of Philadelphia Students

The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 30, 2020
... March 30, 2020 —  The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced today that the Philadelphia 76ers ... Partner David Blitzer have stepped up to fund the purchase of 10,000 computers to make distance learning possible for ... school closure due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. "We are ecstatic to learn that the Sixers are helping our ...
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COVID-19
15Mar2023

OST Funders Community of Practice: Youth at the Helm: What Funders can Learn from Youth Organizers and Advocates

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Video Conference
... No prior participation is required! During this Community of Practice session, we’ll learn how youth across the region are leading the ... share with the broader community!  Resources Speaker Bios Building the Field of Ethical, Authentic, and Youth-led ...
04Jun2020

Out-of-School Time (OST) Funders COVID-19 Meeting

Thursday, June 4, 2020
10:30am - 12:00pm
Video Conference
Philanthropy Network’s Out-of-School Time Funders invite you to join us for an informal conversation on June 4th from 10:30 – 12:00 AM. We will hear from Phil Fitzgerald, Philadelphia Foundation , ... Jaramillo for WHYY/Plan Philly (05.09.20) RECORDING   Out-of-School Time (OST) Funders COVID-19 Meeting ...
08Apr2021

Out-of-School Time (OST) Funders Meeting

Thursday, April 8, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Video Conference
      Join the Out-of-School Time Funders on Thursday, April 8th for an informal ... and peer sharing on planning for summer. How are we, as funders, adjusting? What are some ways our ... have adjusted?
25May2023

What's Next for OST: The End of COVID Relief, Shifting Funding Priorities, and Post-Primary Considerations

Thursday, May 25, 2023
9:30am - 11:00am
Video Conference
Join us for an exciting and informative session in the Out of School Time (OST) Community of Practice session, where we'll be delving into the details of the primary election ...

Foundations Community Partnership Recognizes Outstanding Bucks County Students Through its Partnership in Education Scholarship Program

FCP Executive Director Dr. Tobi Bruhn and Temple University student Ani Zeytunyan
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
... (FCP) annually recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Bucks County high school students. In collaboration with each of the County’s 19 public high schools, FCP is delighted to ... to community service, academic performance, and quality of character. Further, the following organizations and ...
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20May2020

Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #10

Wednesday, May 20, 2020
10:15am - 11:15am
Video Conference
... and the effect the outbreak is having in our own region, we hope you are all taking the necessary steps to stay safe ... to update each other on the rapidly developing effects of COVID-19 in the five-county region, share what you're ... Children and Youth Janet Riley-Ford, Boys and Girls Club of Chester Denise Day, YMCA of the Greater Brandywine PHL ...