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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
...   The Roberts Family Donates $5 Million For Laptops to Help Philadelphia Students Start Online Classes by ... from Aileen and Brian Roberts, and their family, to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin ... the playing field in local public schools. The Fund's partnership with the School District of Philadelphia seeks to ...

Philanthropy represented on new Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention

Philadelphia City Council
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
... Philadelphia’s official poverty rate, the city continues to see the highest rate of concentrated poverty of any major ... issued Narrowing the Gap, a report identifying strategies to alleviate poverty.

Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
... in four of our residents lives in poverty — struggling to make ends meet, put food on the table, and keep a roof ... 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 ...
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 discuss the lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s school ... of procedural arguments, this historic lawsuit is on track to go to trial this September.   Plaintiffs will argue that ...

New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning

"Talk it Up"
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
... a sense of whimsy, A.J. has a serious task. He wants to transform your daily supermarket trip into a learning ... appears on small, laminated signs and prompts shoppers to play a quick game. One example: In the produce section of a Southwest Philadelphia ShopRite, A.J. asks kids to pick a nearby product, guess its weight, and then use the ...
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20May2020

Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #10

Wednesday, May 20, 2020
10:15am - 11:15am
Video Conference
... own region, we hope you are all taking the necessary steps to stay safe and healthy.  As this unpredictable situation continues to unfold, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia will be ... region, share what you're hearing about the needs in the community and steps you are taking to respond, and explore ...
03Feb2021

Special Funder Briefing: City of Philadelphia FY 2022 Budget

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
In the face of declining revenues, increased community needs due to COVID-19, and calls for action and accountability on ... 2022 budgets. In July 2020, the City announced revisions to its FY21-FY25 Five-Year budget plan . The updated strategy ...

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 ... teachers in the Philadelphia School District were invited to submit applications to receive funding for projects that ... the playing field in local public schools. The Fund's partnership with the School District of Philadelphia seeks to ...

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