William Penn Foundation announces new grants
Monday, December 16, 2019
In November 2019, the William Penn Foundation Board of Directors approved grants of nearly $20 million in support of Great Learning, Great Public Spaces and Watershed ...
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William Penn Foundation Launches Informal Learning Initiative
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Via Philanthropy News Digest The Philadelphia-based William Penn Foundation has announced the launch of a two-year, $2 million community-based initiative to ...
William Penn Foundation announces grants for Creative Communities, Great Learning and Watershed
Thursday, June 6, 2019
The William Penn Foundation announced their recently approved grants ... Great Leanring grants totaling more than $2.8 million to support education in Philadelphia. As part of the Creative Communities program, the Foundation works to ...
Nonprofit Organizations Awarded More than $8 Million from William Penn Foundation for Continued Relief Efforts Supporting Philadelphia Families
Thursday, June 17, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (June 17, 2021) – The William Penn Foundation today announced 90 grants totaling more than $8 million to support nonprofit organizations focused on families’ basic ...
William Penn Foundation Announces Another $11.6 Million for COVID Emergency Action
Monday, March 30, 2020
... crisis on our community continues to grow, on Friday the William Penn Foundation held its second urgent board meeting in two ... basis and will welcome additional contributions from foundations, corporations and individuals. To learn more, ...
William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Via William Penn Foundation WPF new funding areas_horiz.png OUR ... our grantmaking should evolve to meet the changing needs of communities across the region. After a comprehensive ... we can build Philadelphia’s future. CONTINUE READING >> William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and ...
The Rider-Pool Foundation Announces Grant Awards for Lehigh Valley Programs
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
ALLENTOWN, PA - January 23, 2019: The Rider-Pool Foundation of Allentown recently awarded $376,000 in funding. This total represents major proactive investments as well as on-going support for programs throughout the Lehigh Valley with a ...
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 ... at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Doylestown. “The Connelly Foundation is proud to shine a light on the ...
GSK Announces $10M Program to Advance Black People, Latinx People, Women in STEM
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
... Global healthcare company GSK today announced a commitment of $10 million over 10 years to help Black, Latinx and female ... Kenney; Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. William Hite; and Matt Stem, Deputy Secretary of the Office ... Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem. GSK will provide backbone support for the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective by ...
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $500,000 Grant to Elevate 215 in Support of Philadelphia Education
Friday, December 22, 2023
... student learning outcomes and build a diverse teacher workforce in Philadelphia. The investment in Philadelphia education will provide support for a number of Elevate 215’s core initiatives, which aim to improve ...
Independence Blue Cross Foundation Collaborates with Temple University to Create a Pathway to Nursing for Students of Color
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
... for a collaboration with Temple University’s College of Public Health and Department of Nursing to create a ... to full scholarships, students will receive academic support including paid internships, learning communities and ... nursing school admissions criteria. “A diverse nursing workforce is essential to providing culturally competent care ...
Foundations Community Partnership Recognizes Outstanding Bucks County Students Through its Partnership in Education Scholarship Program
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
... Ani Zeytunyan Doylestown, PA (June 13, 2023) – Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) annually recognizes ... Health, First Bank, Connie Furman, Grand View Health, Penn Community Bank, and Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. ... Bank Huntingdon Valley resident Lauren Rommel at William Tennent High School (Attending West Chester ...
The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship
Monday, May 8, 2023
... - 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 ... Spangler Memorial Scholarship was established by three of her former colleagues to honor the legacy of Judy Dunson ...
Bank of America Commits Support to Help Philadelphia Students Start Remote-Learning Classes by Mid-April
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
... April 3, 2020 — The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced today it has received a $100,000 ... in remote learning. This gift from Bank of America will support the purchase of Chromebooks which will help level the ... access remote learning from home,” said Superintendent William R. Hite, Jr. ,Ed.D. " Giving students the resources, ...
Ruch Family Foundation Awards Richard R. Ruch Scholarship to Deserving College Student
Thursday, June 25, 2020
... awarded by the Ruch Family Foundation. In memory of Randy Ruch’s late son, Richard, a $5000 scholarship per ... up to 4 years will now be awarded to deserving children of and/or employees of Schuylkill Valley Sports (SVS). The ... recipient is Bethany Stern, an incoming junior at Penn State Berks, majoring in business management and ...
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia School announces $5M gift for laptops to get students online
Friday, March 27, 2020
... Start Online Classes by Mid-April Funding Will Help Support the Purchase of 50,000 Chromebooks by The Philadelphia School District for ... educational resources from home," said Superintendent William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D. "Our public schools belong to all ...
The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $1M to local nonprofits, launches COVID-19 Response Fund
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
In its second major round of grantmaking, The Foundation for Delaware County awarded ... to 52 area nonprofits. Grants were awarded in the areas of economic stability, health and healthcare, education and ...
Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
... organizations selected as Finalists to receive a total of $420,000 in funding in 2021. Core Mission Grants Each of ... a full range of academic, employment, housing and family support services, while having high expectations in return. ... home to Philadelphia after serving time behind bars. They support women in reentry, from the time of release, to ...
Bartol Foundation Awards 18 Grants to Philadelphia Arts & Cultural Organizations
Thursday, July 25, 2019
... The Foundation supports organizations in a range of artistic disciplines with an emphasis on arts education ... on each grantee is available here . The 2019 roster of grantees reflects the Bartol Foundation’s commitment to ... established and emerging. The Foundation made 16 grants of $5,000 each. Two grants of $7,500 each were made to: ...
Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines
Thursday, August 1, 2019
... are creating social change in their communities. In honor of its 50th anniversary, Douty is releasing updated funding guidelines with a focus on increased investment to support the critical work facing social change organizations ... Foundation. “As we begin our 51st year, our desire to support grassroots, people-powered work is unchanged. The ...