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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
... Douglas - United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey  |  adouglas@uwgpsnj.org , 856-583-1855 Irene ... and is counted in our County” To be eligible for a grant from the Philly Counts, Montco Counts, and Delco Counts ... United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announces $1 million challenge to boost regional Census ...

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

United for ALICE
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
... 2019) – United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), along with United Way of Pennsylvania ... than the federal poverty level but still not enough to pay for essentials such as housing, food, transportation and ... who sold you your new suit – who are essential to our community, our economy and our future. We need to address ...

Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network

Friday, March 23, 2018
... is announcing that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement ... be an opportunity to sharpen these strategies, develop new and innovative ideas, and amplify what is working so that ... mayors and city councilmembers, senior city staff, and community leaders. Philadelphia’s team includes: Eleanor ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... reliant on local property values, which has resulted in deep inequality and inequity that disproportionately ... deep inequality in PA public schools. The suit is asking for a court order that will force the legislature to comply ... funding lawsuit, PA Schools Work is a  coalition  of organizations from across Pennsylvania representing urban, ...

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation names new CEO

Tuesday, February 14, 2017
... N.J. —Richard Besser, MD, former acting director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ... of antibiotic overuse. Dr. Besser received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Williams College and medical ... as a pediatrician with the Children's Aid Society in New York City, and he is currently a Professor of Pediatrics ...
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Leadership, Culture and Community
07Nov2018

Pennsylvania Foundation Convening: Promoting Community Health

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Thursday, November 8, 2018
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
As a community of foundations across Pennsylvania, we are stronger ... across funders’ priorities, explore opportunities for collaborative grantmaking, leverage expertise and ... If you do not have a login, you will need to create a new account to register.  If you already signed-up during ...
11Feb2025

Watch Party and Q&A | Looking to 2025: What Does a New Congress Mean for Philanthropy?

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hybrid
The inauguration of a new Federal administration brings significant potential impact to the practice of Philanthropy in our region as well as the communities we collectively ...
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Public Policy
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Public Policy and Civic Engagement
30Sep2024

Immigration Trends and Economic Impact: New Research from The Pew Charitable Trusts

Monday, September 30, 2024
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Join us on Monday, September 30th, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, for a presentation by Tom Ginsberg and Mari Gonzalez of The ... insights from their  latest research on immigration .
13Feb2025

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

Thursday, February 13, 2025
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Webinar
Join us on February 13 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM for an engaging discussion with experts on recent changes to ... and services for immigrant populations, as well as the organizations working to support them. Topics will include: A ... Supervisor, City of Philadelphia Department of Housing and Community Development Bill Stock , Managing Partner, Klasko ...
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Immigration and RefugeesPublic Policy
20Apr2022

Montgomery County Funders Community of Practice

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Video Conference
Join the next Montgomery County Funders Community of Practice on Wednesday, April 20th to learn about ... project to understand how racial inequity plays out in our community. As a follow-up to its 2019 initial findings ... to redesign the Coordinated Entry “front door” system for housing and homeless services to be more culturally ...

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

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... have imagined. My “third shift” job has been preparing for the start of this school year and worrying about how to ... needs met, connect with their classmates as they start in new school communities, and remain healthy. All parents are ... racial justice, and access to healthcare — are the same community needs that brought CCFWG and other non-profit ...

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

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
... state government coverage. Last week, three news organizations in Oregon announced  the Oregon Capital Bureau ... goal of $2 million dollars from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation, The ... a press release. Spotlight PA will also work with another new project announced Tuesday:  PA Post. That project is a ...
02Jun2022

The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Thursday, June 2, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
Video Conference
... such a momentous decision could have on our communities for generations to come. Poverty, education, child welfare, ... How Should Funders Respond? The Turnaway Study - Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) Backgrounder on ... Equity Through Abortion Access - NCRP News and Opinion Grant Makers and Donors Call for Focus on Grassroots Giving ...

How a Small Craft Navigates Shifting Tides

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
... anxiety, fear. With services and supports to our community’s most vulnerable residents repeatedly at risk ... months, we have found ourselves wondering: is this the new reality? And as a relatively small local foundation (with ... insurers) that organizations should receive compensation for their contributions to improving health and decreasing ...

Philanthropy Network partners to launch the Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund

Thursday, August 1, 2019
Related coverage: Philly seeks money for 2020 Census by Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia ... investments Streamlining support for education, community outreach, regional communications, policy advocacy ... $1 million. The Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund will accept grant proposals between August 2019 and May 2020. Online ...

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

Tuesday, August 7, 2018
... in unanimous opposition; more than 30 philanthropy-serving organizations also speak out WASHINGTON — Reflecting an ... and chief executives, trustees and others speaking for their organizations said the question would ... by increasing the hesitancy of nonprofits and trusted community leaders to encourage participation in the ...

Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census

Governor Wolf
Friday, September 14, 2018
... Count Commission , which will make recommendations for the most accurate count of Pennsylvanians in the upcoming ... to 45 members to the commission from businesses, academia, community and nonprofit organizations, religious and health care communities, elected ...
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Census 2020

Bipartisan Policy Center and United Philanthropy Forum Create Partnership to Tackle Critical Policy Issues

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
... issues impacting communities across the country. The two organizations will focus on raising public and policymaker ... and security, and strengthen and modernize the Farm Bill for the benefit of all Americans. This partnership brings ... Forum and BPC strive to: Reinforce the idea that advocacy, in addition to grantmaking, is critical to achieving ...
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National Philanthropy News
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Public Policy
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Public Policy and Civic Engagement
01Mar2018

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

Thursday, March 1, 2018
2:00pm - 3:00pm
... the importance of ensuring a full and accurate count for the upcoming 2020 Census. The results of this ... at Alliance for Justice where she consulted with nonprofit organizations on the rules and strategies for legal and ... the state will: Learn background information about a community issue from a statewide perspective Hear about work ...

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