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The Fund for Women and Girls Launches Highly Anticipated 2022 Blueprint Report at Community Event

The Fund for Women and Girls Blueprint speakers
Thursday, October 6, 2022
... is the first and only comprehensive needs assessment of women and girls in Chester County. This fourth edition of ... to address pressing needs in Chester County.    The event kicked off with a welcome from The Fund’s new ... and creativity to use this Blueprint to light a path to a future where women and girls have equality and security and ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Fredda Maddox and WSFS Bank at Sixth Annual Champions of Change Event

Fredda Maddox
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
... for Women and Girls will host its sixth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 7:30-8:45am at The ... late friend and committed Board member Gladys Black. As a business leader and supporter of women and girls in Chester ...
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CCFWG’S 4th Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Chester County Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace

2020 COC Collage
Thursday, November 12, 2020
... Women and Girls (CCFWG) hosted its fourth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in a virtual format. The event raised over $27,000 in support of ...

The Fund for Women and Girls’ Fifth Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Local Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace

The Fund for Women and Girls
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
... Fund for Women and Girls hosted its fifth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at The Farmhouse Bistro ... Leadership search and its upcoming Blueprint Report, a comprehensive study of how women and girls are faring at ...
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The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia Awards Grants Designed to Increase Projects in STEM and Inspire Black, Latinx and Female Students

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
PHILADELPHIA, PA—(June 17, 2021)— The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia has announced 16 winning public-school ... High School, Northeast Philadelphia, High School of the Future, West Philadelphia; and Samuel Fels High School, ...

WOMEN’S WAY Receives Grant to Advance the Financial Health of Women in the Philadelphia Region

WOMEN'S WAY Gender Wealth Institute
Thursday, April 13, 2023
... on The Move to positively impact the economic security of women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals. Philadelphia, PA (April 13, 2023) – WOMEN’S WAY is ... reality of many women. To address this challenge, a grant from JPMorgan Chase will enable WOMEN’S WAY to ...

Pew Awards More Than $800K to Support Philadelphia-Area Domestic Violence Survivors and Older Adults

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that ... to 14 Philadelphia-area nonprofits serving two groups of residents who have been disproportionately affected by ... these residents receive the critical services they need at a very challenging time.” The Pew Fund supports nonprofits ...

The Status of Women in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: 2018 Report

The Status of Women in Montgomery County, PA
Published: 
04/2019
... Center for Social and Economic Policy Research, to provide a valuable tool for individuals and organizations interested in improving the well-being of women in Montgomery County. The report is an in-depth baseline needs assessment of women in the County, and explores eight major areas ...
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As Violence Against Asian Americans Intensifies, the Moment for Philanthropy to Act Is Now

Stop Asian Hate
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
By Patricia Eng of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) ... of escalating violence against Asian Americans came to a head on March 16th in Atlanta when a white gunman shot and ... stop Asian hate in your community today (via the City of Philadelphia's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Office of ...

CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... Suffrage Mural at 119 E. Market Street in West Chester, P A. The mural honors the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted many women the right to ... celebrates the suffrage movement of the past, present and future. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Chair of Chester ...

Women’s work is, and always has been, “essential” work. It’s time to value it.

Gender Justice_Photo by Josh Howard on Unsplash
Friday, May 8, 2020
... Howard  on  Unsplash By Diane Cornman-Levy Thousands of businesses across the United States have shut down their ... security of every mother and child now, and into the future. Below are recommendations to dismantle systemic ... is Executive Director of WOMEN'S WAY, the Greater Philadelphia region’s leading nonprofit organization ...

CCFWG Unites Women and Girls in Chester County for Virtual Conveings to Raise Awareness About Impacts of COVID-19 on Local Women and Girls

CCFWG 2020 Making a Difference Luncheon
Friday, May 8, 2020
... year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CCFWG will be hosting a virtual Summit. Inspired by CCFWG’s award-winning Girls ... throughout Chester County for an empowering afternoon of action. Attendees will learn about the deep and varied ... by the morning of May 18 th .   Thank you to our generous event sponsors: Chester County Women’s Commission | ...
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A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... Sanchez Back-to-school shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos look a bit unusual these days. Face masks ... Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) , hosted the virtual event “Overlooked and Undercounted: Struggling to Make Ends ... Girls and a board member of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia. A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID ...

Leeway Foundation Introduces Immediate Relief Funds for Individual Artists in the Launch of the 2021 Community Care Fund

Leeway Foundation Community Care Fund
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Leeway CCFund.png PHILADELPHIA – In response to the continuing financial ... with $100,000 in funding thanks to the generous support of the Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) , the ... the philanthropic sector was tasked with how to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. We were forced to examine how ...

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

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Monday, October 7, 2019
... nonconforming artists and cultural producers in Greater Philadelphia, supporting their work to address a range of social change issues. The fall 2019 cycle of grantees ...

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Hosts "Yes, All Women!" Dialogue

Yes, All Women!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
... on Tuesday, October 17, at the First Presbyterian Church of West Chester to discuss how women from all generations can ... than remain divided by differences. Around 45 women from a range of backgrounds and experiences came together for a ...
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22Apr2020

Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #6

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
10:15am - 11:15am
Video Conference
... continues to unfold, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia will be hosting  weekly COVID-19 funder ... to update each other on the rapidly developing effects of COVID-19 in the five-county region, share what you're ... and explore opportunities for collaboration. Agenda City of Philadelphia Biweekly COVID-19 Resource Requests and ...
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 ... decision might mean for Pennsylvania. This free virtual event is co-hosted by the Gender Justice Fund and Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and open to non-members. Speakers Link to ...

Leeway Foundation announces spring 2020 Art and Change grants

Leeway Foundation 2020 Art & Change Grants
Friday, May 22, 2020
PHILADELPHIA – Today, the Leeway Foundation announced ... in Greater Philadelphia, supporting their work to address a range of social change issues.  The spring cycle of grantees ...

The Leeway Foundation Announces $48,950 in Support to 22 Individual Artists and Cultural Producers

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Friday, October 16, 2020
At the Leeway Foundation the true heart of our programming and the work of our community relies on in ... that support the immediate needs of artists in Greater Philadelphia, while meeting them where they are in terms of ... we adapt art and community-based practices in the time of a global pandemic. This cohort is reimagining how we engage ...
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