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Philanthropy Network partners to launch the Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund

Thursday, August 1, 2019
... Inquirer (7.29.19)   As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage philanthropic engagement in the 2020 Census, ... count of all Philadelphians in the 2020 Census so our communities receive their fair share of federal dollars and ... and increased philanthropic investments Streamlining support for education, community outreach, regional ...
20Apr2022

Montgomery County Funders Community of Practice

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Video Conference
... Funders Community of Practice on Wednesday, April 20th to learn about Your Way Home Montgomery County’s most recent research project to understand how racial inequity plays out in our community. ... and implications of this work for funders in our region.  Resources Your Way Home Coordinated Entry Equity Assessment ...
07Nov2018

Pennsylvania Foundation Convening: Promoting Community Health

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
... together.  Statewide connections enable foundations to identify areas of convergence across funders’ ... for collaborative grantmaking, leverage expertise and resources for greater impact, spread best practices, build ... a stronger state network of community foundations could support everyone.  Agendas for each day can be found by ...
13Feb2025

Navigating Immigration Policy Shifts: Impacts, Challenges, and Community Responses

Thursday, February 13, 2025
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Webinar
... an engaging discussion with experts on recent changes to immigration policy and their implications for our ... will examine how these policy shifts impact access to resources, rights, and services for immigrant populations, as well as the organizations working to support them. Topics will include: A broad overview of recent ...
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02Nov2023

Guaranteed Income: Innovative Philadelphia Programs Designed to Combat Poverty

Thursday, November 2, 2023
10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Virtual Conferencing
... City of Philadelphia has been implementing this concept to provide individuals and families with a flexible and ... Integration, the Health Alliance for Violence Prevention. Resources Philly Joy Bank slide presentation deck PHLHousing+ presentation deck Article | CEO Launches Pilot Program to Provide Extra Income to Work Ready ...

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces $1 million challenge to boost regional Census Outreach Efforts

Philly Counts
Thursday, October 24, 2019
... Jersey joins Mayor Kenney’s Philly Counts 2020 effort to ensure a complete and accurate census count in 2020, ... Subcommittee, intends to generate the funding necessary to support community-based organizations doing census outreach ... person in every zip code has access to opportunities and resources to unlock their potential and build more prosperous ...

How a Small Craft Navigates Shifting Tides

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
... confusion, anxiety, fear. With services and supports to our community’s most vulnerable residents repeatedly at ... million in assets), how can we most effectively target our resources to make a difference? The First Hospital Foundation ... With the foundation’s financial and human capital support, WAA established a behavioral health program at their ...
02Jun2022

The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Thursday, June 2, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
Video Conference
In June of 2022, the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a highly-anticipated decision in Dobbs v Jackson ... what impact such a momentous decision could have on our communities for generations to come. Poverty, education, ... , executive director, Women’s Law Project Recording Resources Slide Deck:  The End of Roe:  How Should Funders ...
10Apr2018

30th Annual Members' Meeting & Policy Symposium

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
... will mark its 30th anniversary in June, and we're excited to kick-off this milestone year at the 2018 Members' Meeting ... innovations and interventions that strengthen programs in support of individuals and families.    Additional panelists:               ...
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Public Policy
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Philadelphia (City/County)

Building on Arthur Evans' Legacy: Next Steps For Behavioral Health In Philadelphia

Thursday, February 9, 2017
... from prevention, early detection and intervention, to a variety of treatment types for the most serious mental ... impact not only on individuals but also on their families, workplaces, schools, and communities. Philadelphia ... advance that vision. They will need Mayor Kenney’s support. Based on my experiences as both a behavioral health ...

United Way of PA Sheds Light on Financial Hardships: The ALICE Report

United for ALICE
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
... more than the federal poverty level but still not enough to pay for essentials such as housing, food, transportation ... Ways to raise awareness of the challenges faced by working families and to mobilize organizations and individuals who want to support strategies and policies that move ALICE along their ...
01Mar2018

Keystone Policy Series: CENSUS 2020: What Pennsylvania Funders Need to Know

Thursday, March 1, 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
It is hard to overstate the importance of ensuring a full and accurate ... funders and others rely on to inform decisions about how resources are allocated. For 2020, the risk and consequences ... As the state leader on this issue, PA Voice has engaged communities across the commonwealth to build a broader ...

More than 300 U.S. philanthropic leaders call for removal of citizenship question from 2020 census

Tuesday, August 7, 2018
... consensus in philanthropy from local foundations to national grantmaking organizations, 304 philanthropic ... populations. The results will be flawed data and communities at risk of losing critical resources and representation.” The full text of both ...

In Pennsylvania, three newsrooms are teaming up to cover state government

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
... Media Group announced Tuesday that they’ll work together to cover the state capital. The project, Spotlight PA , is ... focus on explanatory and investigative coverage, according to a press release. The newsrooms will also work with ... Charitable Trust and The Wyncote Foundation, according to the release. The project will add three positions – an ...

A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... all in the same room.   By Michelle Legaspi Sanchez Back-to-school shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos ... connect with their classmates as they start in new school communities, and remain healthy. All parents are wrestling ... with your boss and/or coworkers. Don’t be afraid to seek support from those around you or local organizations that can ...
25Jan2022

Investing in Change: How and Why Funders Can Participate in Public Policy

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
9:30am - 10:45am
Video Conference
... pandemic, it is more important than ever for foundations to understand how they and their grantees can engage in the ... or public foundation, can weigh in on policy issues and support your grantees in their advocacy efforts. There are ... country, providing customized training, coaching, written resources, and technical assistance—all with the goal of ...
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Public Policy and Civic Engagement

Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
... that nearly two-thirds of people, or 62 percent, reported to have witnessed or experienced sexual harassment at some ... Women’s Commission to establish a coalition of support, spurred on by the #MeToo movement, to help prepare ... dialogues, we are working together to leverage resources that will contribute to improved employee ...

Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network

Friday, March 23, 2018
... the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network . With support from J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and The Kresge ... cities will work together over the next year on strategies to fight displacement and build inclusive, prosperous cities. ... ( Minneapolis and Saint Paul ). “As leaders in their communities, the participants in this network are advancing ...

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