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Successful ‘Read To Succeed’ Summer Program Goes Virtual

Read to Succeed
Monday, June 22, 2020
R2S.png PHILADEPHIA, PA — (June 22, 2020) — The Read to Succeed Summer Program (R2S), a free program with a track ... from very different backgrounds and have very different resources, opportunities and supports outside of school. ... identifies, coordinates and connects philanthropic resources to level the playing field in local public schools. ...
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Early ChildhoodEducationYouth Development
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Can one business improve schools with a single donation? It's happened before | Donna Frisby-Greenwood

Thursday, April 5, 2018
... As the director of the nonprofit that raises funds to support Philadelphia’s public schools, it’s hard not to ... Our city now has a similar crowdfunding site that allows individuals and businesses to give directly to our public ...
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Education
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
... and explore the various means by which funders can support the needs of their grantees. Furthermore, we will be ... We will also be examining the potential for these gains to be lost due to a lack of sustained funding, which could ... networking, this is a session you won't want to miss! Resources Sunrise of Philadelphia Presentation Elevate215 ...

The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship

Judy Spangler
Monday, May 8, 2023
... Pennsylvania - The Alliance for Health Equity is honored to announce a new scholarship opportunity, the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship to support an African American high school female student who ...
03Nov2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA, Part 2: Framing the Impact

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
9:00am - 10:30am
Video Conference
This session will provide a follow up to our June session, Advancing Equitable and Adequate School ... immediate action steps that grantmakers can take to support statewide education organizing and advocacy efforts. ... by Deborah Gordon Klehr via Lancaster Online Supporting Resources: Effective Strategies to Support Advocacy Campaigns ...
29Jun2023

Libraries Under Attack- How Funders Can Help Defy Bans and Discrimination

Thursday, June 29, 2023
10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual via Zoom
... the culture wars.  Just as many libraries are striving to ensure that their collections are relevant to the growing ... role in our communities, what can private funders do to support these critical institutions as they cope with ... This event is open to Philanthropy Network members. Resources articles: [PPT] Libraries Under Attack session ...

NBME Selects Its First Philanthropy Director

Allison Anderson Acevedo
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Press release ia NBME Allison Anderson Acevedo.jpg To further philanthropic efforts in medical education and ... philanthropic programs , including expanding efforts to support marginalized students.    Allison’s new role ... to improve outcomes in traditionally under-resourced communities. “Allison’s philanthropic and community ...

William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach

William Penn Foundation new funding areas
Thursday, May 16, 2024
... OUR REVISED GRANTMAKING APPROACH: CONNECTING MORE PEOPLE TO MORE OPPORTUNITIES Last fall, we shared our plans to ... grantmaking should evolve to meet the changing needs of communities across the region. After a comprehensive process ... by connecting more people to more opportunities and more resources. We will aim to do that particularly for groups of ...

FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... their $50,000 donation of necessary food and supplies to all twelve culinary arts programs in the School District ... District ). FCM’s Avram Hornik is making the donation to address the difficulty schools are currently experiencing ... identify the best way to use the donation and mobilize his support, creating a system in which FCM provides food and ...

The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia Awards Grants Designed to Increase Projects in STEM and Inspire Black, Latinx and Female Students

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
... aimed at introducing Black, Latinx and female students to potential careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and ... fields,” said Malika Savoy-Brooks, Ed.D., chief academic support officer of the School District of Philadelphia. ... local streams. They will make connections to their local resources and study human behavior and impacts on drinking ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... Pennsylvania Grantmakers invite funders and practitioners to join us on Wednesday, June 23rd from 2:00 – 3:15 PM to ... across Pennsylvania representing urban, suburban and rural communities who work together to advocate for adequate and ... - Deborah Gordon Klehr, Executive Director Other Resources/website links: ARTICLE| A threat looming for 7 ...

Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines

Thursday, August 1, 2019
... – Since 1968, The Douty Foundation has awarded grants to small grassroots organizations in Philadelphia and ... Counties that are creating social change in their communities. In honor of its 50th anniversary, Douty is ... funding guidelines with a focus on increased investment to support the critical work facing social change organizations ...
27Jul2022

Listening and Learning Session with SDP Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington, Sr.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
11:30am - 1:00pm
Philadelphia School District
... Listening & Learning Sessions where he will meet students, families, District staff, and community members invested in our student’s achievement. And that means he needs to hear from you.
23Mar2017

Education Funders Roundtable: Pathways to College and Career Readiness

Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:30am - 10:30am
Philadelphia, PA
... attendees will take part in a facilitated conversation to explore next steps for regional funder involvement and support of college in career readiness initiatives.  ... hosting this event!

Roadmap for Growth event highlights business and school partnerships

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
... Schools. Nearly 200 people were in attendance to hear about the different ways that businesses are ... doesn’t always mean writing a check . Businesses and individuals can assist in after school programming, ... job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships just to name a few options. The Children’s Hospital of ...

Philly parents, don't leave the city when your kids reach school age | Opinion

Friday, March 23, 2018
... the Inquirer When the kids reach school age, it’s time to leave the city. So goes a familiar refrain in ... Universal Charter Schools and Mastery Charter Schools to support teachers’ use of best practices, and the citywide ... challenges on a daily basis. If Philadelphia is to keep families with young children in the city, ongoing investment ...
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Pottstown Area Schools Awarded Over $13,000 through Checklist Challenge

Face Mask Challenge
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
... & Wellness Foundation announced a total of $13,152 awarded to Pottstown area schools as part of the Medical University ... is doing to foster wellness in schools and across our communities, and every year it becomes more and more ... a guide to choose evidence-based wellness strategies and resources that meet the needs of a school community. Schools ...
22Oct2020

Funder-Practitioner Relationships During Challenging Times

Thursday, October 22, 2020
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... education funders and practitioners. This session aims to share the varying concerns, shifts, and challenges that ... and the funder perspective. The goal of this event is to build relationships, understand varying perspectives, and ...

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