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City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild

Kira Strong
Friday, January 3, 2020
... Brian Abernathy today appointed Kira Strong as the new Executive Director of the City’s Rebuild initiative. ... for Design and Construction, leading over $126 million of new investment in 61 parks, recreation centers, and ... a historic $100 million commitment from the William Penn Foundation.  “Rebuild came to Moss this spring and hit the ...

Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

Photo courtesy Smith Memorial Playground
Friday, April 9, 2021
... — April 8, 2021 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $2.2 million investment in nine Philadelphia projects. Knight Foundation’s new support will bolster local programs that advance ...

Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model

Monday, October 2, 2017
...  (NRPA) concluded its  annual conference  in New Orleans, bringing together more than 7,000 park and ... sessions ,  Shawn McCaney  — now William Penn Foundation’s Executive Director , presented the City of ... said McCaney, who also serves as William Penn Foundation’s Director of Creative Communities and National ...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity Receives $1M Grant from Bank of America

Thursday, July 21, 2022
... by factors that go beyond medical care,” said Ron Keren, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at ... commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and ... community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a  new inpatient hospital  with a ...

Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... director for Philadelphia at John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, reflects on the role of public spaces in creating ...

Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia

Thursday, March 21, 2019
... Philanthropy Network with the support of William Penn Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has been at the forefront of shaping a ... are invited to join your peers, including William Penn Foundation , John S. and James L. Knight Foundation , The ...

Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
... neighborhood spaces,” said Mayor Kenney. “With these new improvements, Hancock Playground is now a space where ... Rebuild improvements at Hancock Playground include new playground equipment, new basketball goals, landscaping, additional green space and ...