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IBX’s Share Your Opioid Story is collecting the tales of Pennsylvanians impacted by addiction

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Friday, November 30, 2018
... said Figueroa-Vargas, who is in long-term recovery and a program manager for the nonprofit Mental Health ... and as a result, I’m thriving in recovery. The quality of my life has improved drastically and … I am now doing ... community.” That’s also why he participated in  Share Your Opioid Story , an initiative that’s collecting the ...
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Pew Awards $7.7M to Philadelphia Human Services, Arts, and Civic Nonprofits to Expand Programs, Adapt Business Models

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
... operations, and business models to the changing needs of the residents and communities they serve. In doing so, the ... new grants are as follows: Project HOME  has been awarded a $3.5 million  growth grant  to expand its work to end and ... contributions that these nonprofit organizations are making to the well-being of Philadelphia’s residents and to ...

City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund grant recipients

Kensington Community Resilience Fund
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
KCR Fund.png PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia today announced the recipients of the first ... from the Kensington Community Resilience Fund (KCR Fund), a public-private-community partnership between community ... resources to the programs and organizations that are most important to residents.” The KCR Fund engaged ...

AmerisourceBergen Foundation Supports Youth by Addressing Opioid Epidemic Through Education, Advocacy & Community-Building

Thursday, August 29, 2019
... organizations to help prevent and curb the harmful effects of prescription drug misuse, especially among youth. Through ... and community-building.  “Adolescence can often be a critical at-risk period for substance misuse. The ... of our children, and ultimately, impact their decision-making during this important prevention window.”  The ...

City Launches “Kensington Community Resilience Fund”

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
... participatory grantmaking process   The City of Philadelphia announced the “Kensington Community Resilience Fund,” ( KCR Fund ) a public-private-community partnership between community ... to apply.  Three distinct groups will guide the grant making process: Grantmaking priorities, levels, and ...

Independence Blue Cross Foundation convenes Recovery Ready Summit to engage stakeholders in mission to support recovery on college campuses

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
... support on college campuses and in the workplace. The event — the IBX Foundation Recovery Ready Summit — aimed to advance Pennsylvania’s leadership for making Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) accessible to ... Equity.   Since its inception, the IBX Foundation’s most important stakeholder – the community – has been at ...
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City Announces $360,000 in Grants to Improve Quality of Life in Kensington through Fourth Round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund

KCR Fund
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... logo.png PHILADELPHIA (July 11, 2024) — Today, the City of Philadelphia announced $360,000 in grants awarded in the ... The KCR Fund was launched in 2021 as a collaborative grant-making partnership between community members, City ... this grantmaking process. They know best where support is most needed to address the effects of the opioid and overdose ...

Foundation’s Someone You Know public health awareness campaign highlights the stigma of addiction

IBX Foundation with Governor Wolf
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
... public health awareness campaign highlights the stigma of addiction   IBX_opioids2019GovWolf.jpg Philadelphia, PA ... campaign to reduce the stigma of opioid addiction. The event will feature the Someone You Know mobile exhibit. In ... through digital stories about recovery, the loss of a loved one to an opioid overdose, or supporting someone in ...

Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces new funding to support recovery and sobriety for college students

IBX Foundation
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
... Blue Cross Foundation  (Foundation) announced new funding for addiction resources in higher education through its ... development and expert consulting services and apply for a Foundation grant to develop or expand their collegiate ... are currently designing programs to address the needs of their student population: Saint Joseph’s ...

Pennsylvania establishes blueprint for successful collegiate recovery programs

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Philadelphia — September 22, 2022 — The Association of Recovery in Higher Education ( ARHE ) announced yesterday that Pennsylvania now has the nation’s most and is the fastest growing state for collegiate recovery ...  (Foundation). The announcement was made during a forum in Washington, D.C., attended by nearly 50 people ...

Independence Blue Cross Foundation announces new funding to help Black families access world-class addiction services

IBX Foundation
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
... use disorder treatment at Caron. These grants are one of several enhancements and funding from the Foundation’s ... of racial and ethnic minority groups are most likely to experience barriers that impede their ability ... in low-income situations simply can’t afford. One Day at a Time Recovery, Inc. (ODAAT), which provides services for ...

City Announces Third Round of Kensington Community Resilience Fund Grantees

Monday, August 28, 2023
... groups to receive $360,000 to address the community impact of the overdose crisis. PHILADELPHIA – The City of ... from the Kensington Community Resilience Fund (KCR Fund), a public-private-community partnership between community ... Foundation. “Grantmaking without the input and decision-making by residents who live in the Kensington area and feel ...

Bloomberg-Funded Efforts to Stem Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis Announced

Friday, July 12, 2019
Vital Strategies , a public health organization that helps governments ... to be funded by  Bloomberg Philanthropies  as part of a $10 million commitment to address the opioid crisis in ... to prevent overdose deaths. The first round of funding for Pennsylvania will support efforts to expand access to ...
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Pew Announces $1M to Support Vulnerable Philadelphia-Area Residents Amid Pandemic

Wednesday, July 1, 2020
... susceptible to the health, emotional, and economic impacts of COVID-19,” said Kristin Romens, project director of the ... critical community needs during the pandemic. Following is a list of the Pew Fund’s June 2020 grants. For more on the ... supporting the health and welfare of the region’s most vulnerable populations, and pursuing civic initiatives ...

The Nelson Foundation Announces June 2024 Grant Awards

The Nelson Foundation
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
... Nelson Foundation is excited to announce that our Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Core Grants as well as ... demonstrated dedication to their mission and are making a positive impact for young people and the communities in ...

City Announces $300,000 in Grants for Third Round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
... community-based organizations, addressing quality of life needs in Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill ... the  Kensington Community Resilience Fund (KCR Fund) , a public-private-community partnership between community ... of the necessary conversations that shape our community. Making space to inform and provide resources will have even ...

City Launches Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
PHILADELPHIA – Today, the City of Philadelphia and the Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health ... grantmaking process that focuses on geographic areas most impacted by the overdose crisis in Philadelphia, and ... to offer this funding opportunity for local organizations making a difference in their community, and look forward to ...
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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 accountability on racial justice, state and ... City's Fiscal Year 2022 budget considerations, followed by a participatory discussion with funders. MATERIALS ...