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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 ... created more than 250 jobs and the average hourly wage of new hires is $14.72. PBT also allows us to create 20 ... is mayor of Philadelphia.  @PhillyMayor Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort ...

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 ... the School District of Philadelphia developed this smart new grant program as a way to help schools build on the ... ensure sustainability, and enable effective solutio Ten Philly Elementary Schools Awarded $500K in “Good To ...
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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 ... equity and opportunity” said Jennifer Leith, Executive Director of The Douty Foundation. “As we begin our 51st ... September 16 th deadline.  Additional information on the new guidelines can be found here  or contact Jennifer Leith ...

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 ... Philadelphia, Inc. ($495,000 over 24 months) to support a new, world-class design for park and transportation ... city, and reconnecting the area to its rivers.   Green Philly Blog ($125,000 over 24 months) to elevate information ...

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

Friday, March 23, 2018
... a familiar refrain in Philadelphia, repeated every time  new census data show more people moved out than moved in . ... away. Over the past several years, the School District of Philadelphia and other public schools have made ... teaching happening right here. Elliot Weinbaum is program director for William Penn Foundation’s Great Learning ...
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Read by 4th Initiative

NBME Selects Its First Philanthropy Director

Allison Anderson Acevedo
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
... health care, NBME has named its inaugural Philanthropy Director,  Allison Anderson Acevedo . In her new position, Allison will play a key role in leading the ... “We’re fortunate to have Allison as a part of our NBME and Office of General Counsel and Organizational ...

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 ... right away to be meaningful," said Jenny Bogoni, executive director of the  Read By 4th Campaig n , a early literacy ... they have a replicable, effective formula, expanding to new locations won't require much more than the blessing of ...
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Bartol Foundation Awards 18 Grants to Philadelphia Arts & Cultural Organizations

Danse4Nia
Thursday, July 25, 2019
... The Foundation supports organizations in a range of artistic disciplines with an emphasis on arts education ... their Bomba dance program. Four first-time grantees bring new perspectives and audiences to the roster of grantees:  ... budget of $35,000,” added Beth Feldman Brandt, Executive Director of the Foundation. “These organizations often ...
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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 ... for the OST sector. Discover ways in which you can make a difference and explore the various means by which funders ...
24May2017

Education Funders Roundtable: School Funding

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
8:30am - 10:30am
Philadelphia, PA
... session we will be joined by  Donna Cooper, Executive Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) , who ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Grantmakers of Western PA, and Northeastern Pennsylvania Grantmakers ... Frequently Asked Questions  - Education Law Center Fund Our Schools PA Pa. schools need an additional $4.6 ... Voters of PA Presentation   - Susan Spicka, Executive Director Education Law Center Presentation - Deborah Gordon ...
03Nov2021

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

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
9:00am - 10:30am
Video Conference
... by Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Grantmakers of Western PA, and Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance ... efforts. SPEAKERS: Deborah Gordon-Klehr , Executive Director, Education Law Center  Kate Locke, MPH , Associate ... Inc. Resources about Public School Funding Efforts:  Fund our Schools PA - District-specific information and ...

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

The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 30, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2020 —  The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced today that the Philadelphia 76ers ... week to authorize up to $11 million for the purchase of new computers. Support from outside sources to cover the ...
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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 Online Learning PHILADELPHIA, March 27, 2020 —  The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced today ... time and COVID-19 is presenting our society with new challenges every day,” said Aileen and Brian ...

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
PHILADELPHIA, PA—(June 17, 2021)— The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia has announced 16 winning public-school projects that will ...

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

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA, Part 2: Framing the Impact
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11/2021
This session provided a follow up to the June 2021 program, Advancing Equitable and ... School Funding in PA . Along with updates on the status of the Pennsylvania school funding lawsuit, speakers will ... work.

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

Philadelphia City Council
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
... poverty rate, the city continues to see the highest rate of concentrated poverty of any major U.S. city. Earlier this ... strategies to alleviate poverty. Now, City Council has established a Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and ... report, Narrowing the Gap .

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