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Roadmap for Growth event highlights business and school partnerships

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
On Monday evening, Janaury 29 at Girard College, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce hosted Roadmap for Growth: ... of the program is available here. Roadmap for Growth event highlights business and school partnerships ...
17Nov2022

Out of School Time Funders Community of Practice

Thursday, November 17, 2022
9:00am - 10:30am
Virtual via Zoom
... Office of Children and Families for the City of Philadelphia will provide an update on the local state of out ... violence prevention and safety and OST programs. This event is open to Philanthropy Network members and non-members ... support quality OST programs for kids from every zip code. Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Collaborative : Local ...

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

Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
... Collaborative Innovation Fund was formed as a result of a community-wide survey highlighting the pressing need for ... to receive $100,000. Two Fish and Five Loaves & Movement Community Development Corporation to receive $100,000. ... Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations ...
18Apr2018

Building Community: Creating Community Schools, Helping Communities Thrive

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
8:00am - 10:30am
Philadelphia, PA
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of ... Group, invites you to an update and exploration of Community Schools. Community schools are public schools where ...

National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia

Thursday, July 19, 2018
... Branan Jacobs, 941-893-1818   Grade-Level Reading Week in Philadelphia to focus on community solutions to help children ... Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is convening the weeklong event for funders, national and state leaders, partners in ... Students who don’t meet this crucial milestone are at greater risk of dropping out of high school, becoming ...
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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
Despite a recent deduction in Philadelphia’s official poverty rate, the city continues to ... poverty of any major U.S. city. Earlier this year, Council issued Narrowing the Gap, a report identifying ... Pew Charitable Trusts ( Social Safety Net ); Pedro Ramos , Philadelphia Foundation ( Jobs and Education ); and Andrew ...

Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists

Impact100 Philadelphia
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Impact100 Philadelphia announced the eight organizations selected as ... seek to serve as a vital public space in the Norristown community. During the pandemic they have provided a variety ... and Caribbean immigrant and refugee communities in Greater Philadelphia who experience difficulties accessing ...

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 ... & CEO. About The School District of Philadelphia A community of great learners, caring families, committed ... Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that increase ...
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Impact100 Philadelphia awards five grants totaling $284,750

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Philadelphia, PA — Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the ... and teens from under-resourced zip codes in schools, community locations, and juvenile justice facilities. Only ... is to improve the health and quality of life in the greater Phoenixville area by helping the uninsured and ...

William Penn Foundation announces grants for Creative Communities, Great Learning and Watershed

Thursday, June 6, 2019
... totaling more than $2.8 million to support education in Philadelphia. As part of the Creative Communities program, ... Corporation (LISC) to partner with Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation in piloting a historic home ... in historic and culturally significant neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Through the New Audiences/New Places strategy, ...

Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $500,000 Grant to Elevate 215 in Support of Philadelphia Education

Friday, December 22, 2023
... learning outcomes and build a diverse teacher workforce in Philadelphia. The investment in Philadelphia education will provide support for ... to reach tens of millions of people through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, ...
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Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to Distribute to The School District of Philadelphia Essential Employees

Wawa and The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 15, 2021
SDP_WawaDonations.jpg PHILADELPHIA—(March 12, 2021)--To mark the one-year ... pandemic, Wawa and The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia (The Fund) recognized over 3,000 essential ... conditions.  As a company dedicated to serving the community with essential services as well, Wawa donated 3,000 ...
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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 ... professional development to teachers, staff, parents and community partners to collaboratively improve phonics ...
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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 ... School District of Philadelphia is integral to our community and all of our city’s children deserve the ... together our collective networks and expertise to achieve greater impact. Learn more at about.bankofamerica.com and ...
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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 ... by advancing new or expanded strategies to meet changing community needs as well as the operational challenges brought ... back local, regional, and other visitors to explore the Greater Philadelphia region.   The Philadelphia Zoo has also ...

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 ... twelve culinary arts programs in the School District of Philadelphia (the District ). FCM’s Avram Hornik is making ... – all of whom have helped the District serve its community and students in new ways,” said Frisby-Greenwood. ...

City of Philadelphia Launches “PHLConnectED”

Thursday, August 6, 2020
... Partner with the City to Provide Support The City of Philadelphia today announced  PHLConnectED , a collaboration ... are expected to join. Initial partners include: City of Philadelphia School District of Philadelphia Select Charter Schools, including Mastery ...
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 ... Five-Year budget plan . The updated strategy outlines Philadelphia’s COVID recovery efforts while addressing ... equitable economic & workforce development. The City of Philadelphia invites regional funders to join an interactive ...

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 ... to deliver food to 300 nonprofits, food banks, and community organizations working to alleviate hunger. Pew Fund ...

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