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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides $50 Million to Support Those Facing Greatest Strain Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
... will provide $50 million in immediate short-term relief to several national and community organizations to help some ... address immediate needs such as food, housing, and income assistance for some of the nation’s most stressed ... in need. RWJF will distribute $50 million in emergency support among  groups that serve national, tribal, and local ...

Union Benevolent Association’s unrestricted response bolsters Philadelphia nonprofits amidst COVID-19

Thursday, March 4, 2021
... available resources, and the ability for its residents to cover basic needs such as food, housing, and utilities. As ... hardest to reach in their communities, providing direct support (almost every dollar of support reached community ... thankfully expressed that "this award will provide cash assistance to those currently on their prioritized waitlist, ...

Reinvestment Fund and Health Department Announce $500,000 in Funding for Food Justice

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
... Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative (PFJI) grant awards to nine local Philadelphia organizations to create a more ... of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. Additional support comes from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia ... program that provides funding that honors food justice work led by those most affected by structural inequity”, ...

Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards

Food Equity
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
... and the Reinvestment Fund have awarded more than $443,500 to fund several innovative initiatives to create more healthy ... joy, celebration, and connection as part of healthy food work.” Of the 12 projects that have received PFJI grants ... solutions is at the heart of Reinvestment Fund’s work to support equitable food systems,” said Molly Hartman, ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Responds to Urgent Community Needs, More than $12 Million Pledged to Date

PHL COVID-19 Fund Partners
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... earmarks more than $2 million in first round of grants to nonprofits By Mike Narducci for the Philadelphia Inquirer ... will be made weekly to community-based organizations that support residents in three primary capacities: food and basic ... As community need will be substantial and ongoing, our work as healthcare providers, community advocates, and ...

First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
... Fund, a partnership with Bread & Roses Community Fund to support grassroots nonprofit organizations that serve ... - through hands-on training, industry certifications, work experience, and professional mentorship.” “For CEO, ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Continues to Meet Deep Community Needs in Fifth Round of Funding to Nonprofits

Thursday, May 14, 2020
... its fifth round of grants, totaling more than $2.4 million to 87 nonprofit organizations serving on the frontlines of ... so they can maintain access to home visiting and support services. This week, the Fund also spotlighted ... $4,000 Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center, ...

24 Delaware County Nonprofits Receive Funding for Emergency Services

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
... of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic would continue to mount. Thanks to many generous donors, the foundation has ... were distributed to 24 nonprofits, Each will receive a support grant to address emergency needs outlined in their ... to frontline organizations that are delivering emergency assistance, such as food security, healthcare, and childcare ...

Dwayne Wharton selected for new national leadership program to build health equity

Dwayne Wharton
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
... Foundation  Philadelphia, PA — Leaders from Honolulu to Providence, R.I. — working across a range of fields, ... for Health Equity and CommonHealth ACTION with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Wharton will ... a willingness to engage in the deep, transformative work necessary to strengthen their leadership and their ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Reaches $10M in Funds Deployed, Continuing to Amplify Regional Community Efforts

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, May 7, 2020
... fourth round of grants, totaling more than $3.25 million to 101 non-profit organizations serving on the frontlines of ... pandemic has forced many of AFAHO's clients out of work and families are desperate for immediate, short-term financial and other support as a result. Additionally, many individuals AFAHO ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation Awards Over $800K in Grant Dollars

Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
... during the fall grant round of fiscal year 2018-2019 to 33 non-profit organizations, schools and municipalities. "These programs play a vital role in championing health and wellness in the ... Inc. (VNA)- Personal Navigator Program with Expanded Legal Support PRIORITY 3: Funding learning opportunities and ...

An emergency COVID-19 fund in Delco fights to feed the newly needy in the ’burbs

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
... |  @panaritism  |  mpanaritis@inquirer.com There’s a perception problem about the suburbs. As though it is a ... up beyond Philadelphia proper. Now would be a good time to ditch the stereotype of suburban largesse and make sure ... right now. But the perception that donors have — and the ways they typically spend their charity — often means that ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awards COVID-19 Fund grants

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... social services and micro businesses ranged from $1,250 to $2,500. The accelerated grants process provides funds to deliver resources quickly to nonprofits that serve the ... and businesses with annual revenue of under $250,000. A rapid grants committee was formed to ensure the most ...