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National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia

Thursday, July 19, 2018
... in the effort to share successful practices in a series of presentations, discussions and panels. Representatives ... of childhood adversity. Mary Sellers, U.S. president of United Way Worldwide, is participating in GLR Week in recognition of ...
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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
... poverty rate, the city continues to see the highest rate of concentrated poverty of any major U.S. city. Earlier this ... end of the year. Philanthropy Network's Sidney Hargro and United Way's Bill Golderer are among the members of the full ...

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 ... to their children. ($627,500 over 36 months) Generations United to assess the characteristics, needs, and strengths of ... Citizens for Children and Youth Trying Together United Way of Pennsylvania   Partners for Public Good to engage ...

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 ... Research indicates that in low-income communities in the United States, there is just one book for every 300 children, ... to increase early literacy. Philadelphia is modeling the way for implementing quality, tested programs district-wide. ...
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Bank of America Commits Support to Help Philadelphia Students Start Remote-Learning Classes by Mid-April

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2020 —   The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced today it has received a $100,000 ... together our collective networks and expertise to achieve greater impact. Learn more at about.bankofamerica.com and ...
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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 ... "Our hometown team has come through in such an amazing way, proving that they are the true MVPs. I know I speak for ...
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FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools

Thursday, February 17, 2022
Press release Philadelphia (February 17, 2022) – Today, FCM Hospitality (FCM), and eight of the hospitality company’s restaurants - Liberty Point, ... the School District of Philadelphia to identify the best way to use the donation and mobilize his support, creating a ...

Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists

Impact100 Philadelphia
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Impact100 Philadelphia announced the eight organizations selected as Finalists to receive a total of $420,000 in funding in 2021. Core Mission Grants Each of ... and Caribbean immigrant and refugee communities in Greater Philadelphia who experience difficulties accessing ...

New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning

"Talk it Up"
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
... some bananas at the Island Avenue Shoprite in Southwest Philadelphia while shopping with her grandchildren, Kalanni ... Though his wide smile and trendy haircut impart a sense of whimsy, A.J. has a serious task. He wants to transform ... they have a replicable, effective formula, expanding to new locations won't require much more than the blessing of ...
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Pew Awards $5.41 Million to Five Philadelphia Nonprofits to Address Human, Economic Impacts of COVID-19

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Friday, April 9, 2021
Press release via The Pew Charitable Trusts PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that it has awarded a total of $5.41 million in grants to five Philadelphia nonprofits to ... back local, regional, and other visitors to explore the Greater Philadelphia region.   The Philadelphia Zoo has also ...

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 Mid-April Funding Will Help Support the Purchase of 50,000 Chromebooks by The Philadelphia School District for ... time and COVID-19 is presenting our society with new challenges every day,” said Aileen and Brian ...

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

Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
... Innovation Fund.jpg Better Tomorrows, recipient of the Collaborative Innovation Fund (Coatesville, ... partnerships. The Collaborative Innovation Fund highlights new or existing partnerships between grassroots and nonprofit ... Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations ...

Impact100 Philadelphia awards five grants totaling $284,750

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Philadelphia, PA — Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the award of $284,750 in unrestricted funds to five nonprofit ... is to improve the health and quality of life in the greater Phoenixville area by helping the uninsured and ...

Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines

Thursday, August 1, 2019
Philadelphia, PA (August 1, 2019) – Since 1968, The Douty ... are creating social change in their communities. In honor of its 50th anniversary, Douty is releasing updated funding ... September 16 th deadline.  Additional information on the new guidelines can be found here  or contact Jennifer Leith ...

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
PHILADELPHIA, PA—(May 21, 2020)— The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia has awarded grants to nine School District of ... but we do know that generosity like this will go a long way in helping us provide our students with the best learning ...
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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 ... 5th grades that uses Legos as a hands-on tool to develop a greater understanding of climate change and alternative ...

City of Philadelphia Launches “PHLConnectED”

Thursday, August 6, 2020
Read the full press release here . Coalition of Business, Nonprofit, Philanthropic, and Civic Leaders ... Partner with the City to Provide Support The City of Philadelphia today announced  PHLConnectED , a collaboration ... moving to virtual learning in the upcoming academic year as a result of the global pandemic. A broad coalition of ...
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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 ... Five-Year budget plan . The updated strategy outlines Philadelphia’s COVID recovery efforts while addressing ... the city’s recovery efforts and lessons learned so far, as well as the region’s federal funding outlook and ...

NBME Selects Its First Philanthropy Director

Allison Anderson Acevedo
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
... “We’re fortunate to have Allison as a part of our NBME and Office of General Counsel and Organizational ... She also served as the Director of Education for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. ...

Pew Awards $3.25M to Philadelphia Nonprofits to Support Students and Address Food Insecurity

Heights Philadelphia | Photo Credit Paola Nogueras
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that ... Sharing Excess, which addresses food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia region. Details on the grants are as ... will grow to serve 5,000 students; launch an evaluation of the program model; identify new or expanded revenue ...

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