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Atlanta-based First Step Staffing Expands into Philadelphia

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
ATLANTA (January 10, 2018) —  First Step Staffing , a nonprofit social enterprise based in Atlanta, today announced its expansion into Philadelphia. Founded in 2007, First ... rest of the community lending group, but from the City, philanthropy, and other leading homeless services providers ...
20Sep2021

Supporting Afghan Families Seeking Refuge in Philadelphia

Monday, September 20, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... what is currently available through government aid. Join Philanthropy Network to learn how regional funders can ... crisis. Speakers:  Cathryn Miller Wilson , Executive Director, HIAS PA Contact: cmillerwilson@hiaspa.org   Margaret O’Sullivan , Executive Director, Nationalities Service Center Contact: ...

Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) receives national award for innovative partnership

Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
... providers to support the costs of security deposits, first/last month’s rent, furniture, utility arrearages, and ... more information about HAFI contact Janet Kroll, Executive Director ( janet@hafi-phila.org ) or visit HAFI's website. ...
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TD Charitable Foundation Awards $7 million in Grants to 37 Non-Profits Supporting Housing for Marginalized Communities

TD Housing for Everyone
Friday, May 17, 2024
... affordability crisis. On Tuesday, April 30, TD hosted its first TD Housing Summit, a groundbreaking event aimed at ... the TD Ready Commitment, TD aspires to link its business, philanthropy and human capital to help people feel more ...
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Philadelphia opens a ‘Hub of Hope’ For Those in Need

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
... care for Philadelphia’s homeless. The Hub of Hope is a first-of-its-kind engagement center for homeless created via a ... Mary Scullion, Project HOME co-founder and Executive Director. “Thanks to the incredible dedication and ...

Pew Awards $4M to Support Housing, Legal Services for Older Philadelphians

Pew
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
... is too often overlooked,” said Kristin Romens, project director of the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in ... The organization will also use the funding to expand its substance use disorder recovery support and diversify ... training and work opportunities offered through its Work First program. Health Federation of Philadelphia  promotes ...
03May2023

Chester County Funders Community of Practice: Pathways to Affordable Housing Development in Chester County

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
8:30am - 10:00am
United Way of Chester County
... the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its efforts to increase affordable housing options. Yet the ... of the county.  Speakers will include: Dolores Colligan , Director, Chester County Dept.

PHLCares Presents $500,000 in Grants to Four Philadelphia Homeless Service Organizations

Friday, February 25, 2022
... investing in solutions to homelessness, presented its first round of funding to four homeless service organizations ... made these grants possible,” said Dave Simonetti, Senior Director of Store Operations, Wawa and PHLCares Fund Advisor. ...
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity Receives $1M Grant from Bank of America

Thursday, July 21, 2022
... Equity Officer of the Center for Health Equity and Medical Director of the Community Asthma Prevention Program at ... of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient ...
21Feb2018

Re-envisioning Philadelphia’s Homeless Services System

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
9:00am - 11:30am
Philadelphia PA
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and ... and integration, and fill gaps in services.  Philanthropy has important roles to play in these efforts as ... and investors. We invite you to join Liz Hersh, Executive Director , Office of Homeless Services, and  Sidney Hargro, ...
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HealthSpark Foundation Announces $631,000 in Grants to Support Montgomery County’s Social Safety Net

Monday, January 11, 2021
... Education Campaign The Foundation is pleased to continue its partnership with PA Health Access Network (PHAN) to ... and social justice work among social services providers. First, HealthSpark awarded $30,000 to Your Way Home ... their memberships. Chinwe Onyekere, HealthSpark’s new Director of Equity & Inclusion, will serve as an advisor to ...
19Mar2020

Chester County Funders Group Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2020
8:30am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... and COVID-19 ( Jeanne E. Casner, MPH, PMP, County Health Director) Funder dialogue on “what’s new in your neck of ... current status of the Decade to Doorways collaborative, its focus on ending chronic homelessness, and opportunities ...

HAFI awards grants to support permanent housing for Philadelphia residents experiencing homelessness

Friday, July 12, 2019
... for housing-related essentials such as security deposits, first and last month’s rent, furniture and utility ... also providing support for transportation to job sites to First Step Staffing , which connects individuals experiencing ... can afford permanent housing. Jeannine Lisitski, Executive Director for long-time HAFI grantee Women Against Abuse  ...
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Nonprofit Organizations Awarded More than $8 Million from William Penn Foundation for Continued Relief Efforts Supporting Philadelphia Families

William Penn Foundation
Thursday, June 17, 2021
... “After a year of virtual schooling, children must come first this summer. Their needs, educational experiences, and ... Fund grants to nearly 90 organizations, many of which are first time grantees of the William Penn Foundation.” CLICK ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In 2021, the ...
10May2017

Promising Practices in Eviction Prevention

Wednesday, May 10, 2017
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Comar, PA
... of Barbara Poppe and Associates and the former executive director of the United States Interagency Council on    Homelessness.

Beech celebrates neighborhood transformation over 30 years

Beech Companies Christine Brown and Kenneth Scott
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
... residence hall for students with a food court on the first floor. Now, surrounding these developments, the ... and scholarships.” On Monday, Beech celebrated its 30th anniversary at Vie by Cescaphe — two years later ...

Homeless Assistance Fund Inc. announces over $400k in grants

Thursday, August 8, 2024
... two years. For more information on HAFI, contact Executive Director Janet Kroll ( janet@hafi-phila.org ) Ark of Safety ... growth, financial planning, and fundraising. First Step Staffing   provides pathways to economic ... to Housing PA  utilizes the evidence-based housing first model to help end chronic homelessness. Pathways ...
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Pew Awards $7.7M to Philadelphia Human Services, Arts, and Civic Nonprofits to Expand Programs, Adapt Business Models

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
... been awarded a $3.5 million  growth grant  to expand its work to end and prevent chronic street homelessness in ... Philadelphia. Specifically, Project HOME plans to increase its efforts to reduce the number of people experiencing ... the impacts of the pandemic.” Kristin Romens , project director of the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in ...

FCP Board Aids Bucks County Non-Profits Stricken by Pandemic

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
... United Way,” said Ron Bernstein, founding  executive director of FCP. ”The board also voted to devote all our ... and research. To learn more about Foundations and its mission please visit their website at ...

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