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National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia

Thursday, July 19, 2018
...   Grade-Level Reading Week in Philadelphia to focus on community solutions to help children succeed in school and ... PHILADELPHIA (July 19, 2018) – More than 700 educators, foundation executives and national leaders in early childhood ... in the effort to share successful practices in a series of presentations, discussions and panels. Representatives ...
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Pottstown Area Schools Awarded Over $13,000 through Checklist Challenge

Face Mask Challenge
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
... (June 8)— The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation announced a total of $13,152 awarded to Pottstown area schools as part of the ... strategies and resources that meet the needs of a school community. Schools earn points based on the number of ...
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, ... funders in Chester County. Upcoming Chester County Funders Community of Practice Meetings: Friday, April 14, 8:30 – 10 ...

Connelly Foundation awards 40 Catholic eighth graders full scholarships to high school

Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Via Catholic Philly The Connelly Foundation has awarded its 2021 Neumann Scholars, ... scholarships to attend any archdiocesan high school of their choosing. This year 459 students competed for the ... Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Doylestown. “The Connelly Foundation is proud to shine a light on the accomplishments ...
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The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Wordle
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute , a series of learning sessions designed to support the nonprofit sector ... rooted inequities experienced by its most marginalized community members, including those experienced by the Black ... County Social Justice, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, The 25th Century Foundation, The Alliance for ...

Vanguard awards $1.63M to childhood learning effort

Friday, April 27, 2018
... @MercBiz  on Twitter Pictured: Carra Cote-Ackah, director of Vanguard’s Community Stewardship efforts, speaks with children and ... In addition to Vanguard’s grant, the William Penn Foundation also presented a three-year $987,000 grant to the ...
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NBME Selects Its First Philanthropy Director

Allison Anderson Acevedo
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
... as well as her professional and personal commitment to community engagement, namely building partnerships to improve ... “We’re fortunate to have Allison as a part of our NBME and Office of General Counsel and Organizational ... the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. Allison’s community engagement includes being a ...

Pennsylvania establishes blueprint for successful collegiate recovery programs

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Philadelphia — September 22, 2022 — The Association of Recovery in Higher Education ( ARHE ) announced yesterday ... leadership and investment by the  Independence Blue Cross Foundation  (Foundation). The announcement was made during a ... solutions that improve the health and well-being of the community. The Foundation’s core programs and initiatives ...

Ten Philly Elementary Schools Awarded $500K in “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
... 24, 2019)— The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia has awarded grants to 10 district elementary ... $20,000 to nearly $75,000, are funded by the William Penn Foundation. The grants totaled $535,826. The Good to Great ... - private foundations, corporations and businesses, community organizations and individual donors – with school ...
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Impact100 Philadelphia awards five grants totaling $284,750

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
... PA — Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the award of $284,750 in unrestricted funds to five nonprofit ... and teens from under-resourced zip codes in schools, community locations, and juvenile justice facilities. Only ... home libraries by providing free books, and foster community year-round through events and programming. Norris ...

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

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... 17, 2022) – Today, FCM Hospitality (FCM), and eight of the hospitality company’s restaurants - Liberty Point, ... A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical High School, South Philadelphia High School, Strawberry Mansion High ... – all of whom have helped the District serve its community and students in new ways,” said Frisby-Greenwood. ...

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

CCCF Grant Students
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Grant Awarded to West Chester Public Library and The Garage Community & Youth Center WEST CHESTER, PA – February 17, 2020 – The Chester County Community Foundation (CCCF) aims to grow legacy philanthropy by engaging students in the power of giving back.
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23Mar2017

Education Funders Roundtable: Pathways to College and Career Readiness

Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:30am - 10:30am
Philadelphia, PA
... for the next Education Funders Roundtable.  Building off of the Education Funders’ interactive October 5 th ...

All K-3 students in School District of Philadelphia to receive free books every month

Elliot Weinbaum
Monday, June 3, 2019
Press Release [June 3, 2019] The School District of Philadelphia and Book Trust, a national organization ... and early reading in schools, along with the William Penn Foundation , today announced a four-year partnership that ... & CEO. About The School District of Philadelphia A community of great learners, caring families, committed ...
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New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning

"Talk it Up"
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
... Though his wide smile and trendy haircut impart a sense of whimsy, A.J. has a serious task. He wants to transform your daily supermarket trip into a learning ... initiative doesn't require much money. The William Penn Foundation is spending $190,000 over two years to seed the ...
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Nine School District of Philadelphia Schools Awarded “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs

The Fund for the SDP
Thursday, May 21, 2020
... PA—(May 21, 2020)— The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia has awarded grants to nine School District of ... we could not be more grateful for The Fund, William Penn Foundation and the Mayor’s commitment,” said William R. ... professional development to teachers, staff, parents and community partners to collaboratively improve phonics ...
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Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
... facing our city. Every day I am reminded that one in four of our residents lives in poverty — struggling to make ends ... of new hires is $14.72. PBT also allows us to create 20 community schools that bring critical support services, such ... playgrounds, parks, and libraries, which are lifelines for community members looking for help, or even a safe space to ...

Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $500,000 Grant to Elevate 215 in Support of Philadelphia Education

Friday, December 22, 2023
... Philadelphia education will provide support for a number of Elevate 215’s core initiatives, which aim to improve ... Comcast Corporation & President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation . “Moving education forward in Philadelphia ...
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$100,000 Grant Kicks off Campaign for Chromebooks for Pottstown School District

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
POTTSTOWN, May 5—With the announcement of a $100,000 matching grant, The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation and the Foundation for Pottstown Education are providing a way for the community to help students in the borough continue their ...

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