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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 ... broader Philadelphia community. ($198,941 over 12 months) Health Federation of Philadelphia to enhance the work of home ... Philadelphia, Inc. ($495,000 over 24 months) to support a new, world-class design for park and transportation ...

The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship

Judy Spangler
Monday, May 8, 2023
Press release Alliance for Health Equity.png   Coatesville, Pennsylvania - The Alliance for Health Equity is honored to announce a new scholarship opportunity, the Judy Spangler Memorial ... with both The Alliance for Health Equity and the Newlin Foundation as we remember the distinguished life of Judy ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Wordle
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... Pennsylvania) - On February 1st  2022, The Alliance for Health Equity (The AHE) launched the Nonprofit Justice and ... of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute begins (names listed below) . These organizations will attend six ... County Social Justice, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, The 25th Century Foundation, The Alliance for ...

New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning

"Talk it Up"
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
... initiative doesn't require much money. The William Penn Foundation is spending $190,000 over two years to seed the ... they have a replicable, effective formula, expanding to new locations won't require much more than the blessing of retailers. Read more... New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning ...
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Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines

Thursday, August 1, 2019
Philadelphia, PA (August 1, 2019) – Since 1968, The Douty Foundation has awarded grants to small grassroots ... said Jennifer Leith, Executive Director of The Douty Foundation. “As we begin our 51st year, our desire to ... September 16 th deadline.  Additional information on the new guidelines can be found here  or contact Jennifer Leith ...

The Rider-Pool Foundation Announces Grant Awards for Lehigh Valley Programs

The Rider-Pool Foundation
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
ALLENTOWN, PA - January 23, 2019: The Rider-Pool Foundation of Allentown recently awarded $376,000 in funding. ... culture, arts and human services.  The Rider-Pool Foundation awarded six proactive awards in this cycle. A ... and creation of a mission and vision statement within a new strategic plan. A grant of $25,000 was awarded to the ...

William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach

William Penn Foundation new funding areas
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Via William Penn Foundation WPF new funding areas_horiz.png   OUR REVISED GRANTMAKING ... Last fall, we shared our plans to review and update the Foundation’s grantmaking areas and practices, which had ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations

Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
... Fund (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) - The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) is proud to release $620,000 in ... funds was released to address emergent needs relating to health access. The Collaborative Innovation Fund was formed ... partnerships. The Collaborative Innovation Fund highlights new or existing partnerships between grassroots and nonprofit ...

William Penn Foundation Launches Informal Learning Initiative

Thursday, September 14, 2017
... News Digest The Philadelphia-based  William Penn Foundation  has announced the launch of a two-year, $2 ... skills. Partners in the initiative include the  Barnes Foundation , the  Franklin Institute , the  Academy of ... families."   " William Penn Foundation Launches New Initiative to Connect Cultural Institutions, Literacy, ...
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Collaborates with Temple University to Create a Pathway to Nursing for Students of Color

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
... October 12, 2021 — Today, the  Independence Blue Cross Foundation  (Foundation) announced new grant funding for a collaboration with  Temple University’s College of Public Health and Department of Nursing  to create a direct pathway ...
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Foundations Community Partnership Recognizes Outstanding Bucks County Students Through its Partnership in Education Scholarship Program

FCP Executive Director Dr. Tobi Bruhn and Temple University student Ani Zeytunyan
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
... to the community and FCP’s mission: Doylestown Health, First Bank, Connie Furman, Grand View Health, Penn Community Bank, and Traffic Planning and Design, ... Co-sponsored by Neshaminy HS alumna Connie Furman New Hope resident Benjamin Bastean at New Hope – Solebury ...
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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 $1,055,488 in grant ... Grants were awarded in the areas of economic stability, health and healthcare, education and neighborhood and the ... response to the COVID-19 crises,” says Frances Sheehan, foundation president. “The foundation has committed to ...

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, ... Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Doylestown. “The Connelly Foundation is proud to shine a light on the accomplishments ... Josephine C. Mandeville , chair of the Connelly Foundation Board. “Through the Neumann Scholars Program, we ...
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Bucks County Foundation Grants Boost Area Nonprofits

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Bucks County Foundation (BCF) and its Board of Directors awarded more than ... in grants to Bucks County area nonprofits in 2024. The Foundation’s latest competitive grant cycle received ... including arts and culture, education, animal causes, health and human services, and the environment. Established ...
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Philanthropy represented on new Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty Reduction and Prevention

Philadelphia City Council
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
... Trusts ( Social Safety Net ); Pedro Ramos , Philadelphia Foundation ( Jobs and Education ); and Andrew Frishkoff , ... report, Narrowing the Gap . Philanthropy represented on new Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Poverty ...

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 including ... As part of the Creative Communities program, the Foundation works to support equitable access to great public ... significant neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Through the New Audiences/New Places strategy, a $246,000 ...

William Penn Foundation Announces Another $11.6 Million for COVID Emergency Action

Monday, March 30, 2020
... community continues to grow, on Friday the William Penn Foundation held its second urgent board meeting in two weeks ... actions to support the urgent needs of organizations. New Emergency Fund for Early Education Today we are pleased ... COVID-19 pandemic. A $5 million grant from William Penn Foundation and a $2 million grant from Vanguard’s Strong ...

Bartol Foundation Awards 18 Grants to Philadelphia Arts & Cultural Organizations

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Thursday, July 25, 2019
Philadelphia, PA—The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation announced today that it will distribute $95,000 in ... to 18 Philadelphia arts and cultural organizations. The Foundation supports organizations in a range of artistic ... their Bomba dance program. Four first-time grantees bring new perspectives and audiences to the roster of grantees:  ...
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Ruch Family Foundation Awards Richard R. Ruch Scholarship to Deserving College Student

Chester County Community Foundation
Thursday, June 25, 2020
... Chester, PA – June 25, 2020: Chester County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to hold in trust the inaugural ... Richard R. Ruch scholarship awarded by the Ruch Family Foundation. In memory of Randy Ruch’s late son, Richard, a ... Fund continues to give back to their community through new endeavors and serves as a prime example of how ...
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