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Leeway Foundation announces $55,000 in Art and Change Grants

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Monday, October 7, 2019
... in Greater Philadelphia, supporting their work to address a range of social change issues. The fall 2019 cycle of ... propose a project that impacts a larger group, audience or community; have financial need; and live in the Greater ... Nzadi Keita (ACG ‘14). Applications are made available on the Leeway website and may also be obtained by calling ...

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

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos look a bit unusual these days. Face masks and Chromebooks never ... racial justice, and access to healthcare — are the same community needs that brought CCFWG and other non-profit ... who is doing it all in heels and with a smile on her face. Just like we tell our kids to speak up when ...

Health Department Announces Significant Contributions to the Philly Joy Bank from the William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners

Monday, March 20, 2023
... activities of the Philly Joy Bank. The Philly Joy Bank is a pilot program of the Philadelphia Community Action Network (CAN) a collective impact stakeholder group focused on reducing racial disparities in infant mortality. This ...
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Op-Ed: Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever

Child Care
Friday, October 16, 2020
... harder than ever. COVID-19 has not only proven to be a public health crisis, but it has exposed the existing ... Fund for Women and Girls’ most recent Blueprint Report, on average in Pennsylvania, 40% of a single mom’s annual ... goes to child care. Elected officials, non-profits, and community partners need to ensure that this fact remains at ...

The Fund for Women and Girls Bids Farewell to Current Executive Director, Announces Interim Appointee, and Looks Ahead to Diverse Executive Search

Mary Beth Morrissey
Thursday, September 16, 2021
... announces an Interim Executive Director to assume the role on September 20, 2021. In a letter to The Fund’s supporters, partners, and friends, ... and lead in the face of extraordinary challenges in our community and the world around us. It led to the deepening of ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls to launch 2022 Blueprint Report on September 13th

2022 Blueprint Report
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
... Women and Girls will host its 2022 Blueprint Report Launch on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 5pm-6pm at the Colonial ... and girls at the local, state, and national levels, with a deep dive on conditions in Chester County. The Fund 's 2022 ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Matrie Johnson with Kitchen Table Award

Matrie Johnson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... The Fund for Women and Girls will honor Matrie Johnson – a longtime and devoted advocate for women and girls in ... Award at the 17th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon on Friday, May 6, 2022 at The Desmond Hotel and Conference ... dedicated and committed to making a difference in our community in so many different ways. She is never the public ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Hosts 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

Making a Difference luncheon
Monday, May 24, 2021
... of serving local women and girls at the 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon on May 7th at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern. A hybrid event ... and inspiring woman and continues to positively impact her community through her work at Inclusiva and her role on the ...
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