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New Lenfest initiative aims to connect more North Philadelphians to employment

Attendees during the first meeting of the Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative. Photo: Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
... North Philadelphia residents.  North Philadelphia is home to roughly more than 275,000 residents — approximately 18% ... median annual earnings of roughly $42,500.  According to Philadelphia Works, Inc. research , North Philadelphia ... The overarching mission of the workforce initiative is to connect all North Philadelphia residents to sustainable ...
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After federal cuts, Philly funders are stepping up for this refugee service nonprofit

Generocity
Thursday, January 11, 2018
... Trump administration’s executive decision last January to bar the entry of refugees from seven primarily Muslim ... ban, the administration has gone forward with an attempt to eliminate the country’s DACA program, and just recently, ... to our need.” READ MORE...   After federal cuts, Philly funders are stepping up for this refugee service nonprofit ...
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CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board Awards $19k to Local Nonprofits Serving Women & Girls

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
... (CCFWG)’s Girls Advisory Board (GAB) program awarded $19,000 in grant funding to five local nonprofit agencies serving women and girls. ... to 80 local non-profit organizations. In response to COVID-19, CCFWG has developed innovative programs and ...

Foundations Community Partnerships Announces Grants at 19th Annual Partnership in Youth Services Luncheon

Monday, November 13, 2017
... “As non-profit leaders, we have a wonderful opportunity to promote kindness, diversity of thought and new ideas that ... engage in an arts curriculum integrating Bucks County and regional American art with a celebration of Latino ancestry, ... “Foundations is proud to offer community grants for the 19 th year in a row through our Partnership in Youth Services ...

Pew Announces $4.5M in Grants Supporting Philadelphia Region’s Frail Elderly

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
... provide nearly $4.52 million over the next three years to 28 Philadelphia-area organizations that work to preserve the dignity, independence, and quality of life of ... among the elderly. Maintain or increase seniors’ ability to live securely and independently in their homes by ...

Third annual Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honors 50 most community-minded companies in the region

Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia
Thursday, June 22, 2023
... how employers use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company. This is the first regional Civic 50 on the East Coast. Honorees are private and ... how companies use their time, skills and other resources to drive social impact in their business and community. CLICK ...
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Funders and Grantees celebrate PA is Ready!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017
... Foundation  hosted a  Funder/Grantee Reception  to celebrate the accomplishments of  PA is Ready!  over the ... event and  here  for slides highlighting  PA is Ready! funders and member organizations.   PA is Ready!  is  a ... Philadelphia Foundation and a cohort of local and national funders contributed $316,000 to support  PA is Ready!   The ...

Barra Foundation Announces $520,000 in Immediate Funding

Thursday, April 2, 2020
... coverage: Half million dollars in coronavirus relief going to nonprofits from Barra Foundation (04.02.20) by Peter ... (Barra) is immediately dedicating $520,000 in grants to respond to the short-term needs of the region’s nonprofit ... playing a critical role in coordinating conversations with funders who are considering the best way to collaborate.  ...
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Philanthropy's Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

Philanthropy's Response to Coronavirus
Monday, March 2, 2020
...    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our lives and communities, philanthropy is adapting ... and partnering to support a coordinated response among funders as well as with key public and government agencies. ... by the pandemic. For additional information about the regional philanthropic response to COVID-19 since March 2020, ...
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United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Comcast Launch Nonprofit Finance Accelerator to Strengthen Nonprofit Community

Nonprofit Finance Accelerator
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
... launch of a virtual Nonprofit Finance Accelerator for regional nonprofits. This inaugural program will provide up to 200 poverty-fighting nonprofits with access to financial ... meet executives’ needs, and “co-invested” with other funders, to reach greater scale. Slated to begin in April ...

Funders Unite to Launch Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County

Monday, April 15, 2024
... nonprofits serving Bucks County, Pa., the opportunity to apply for a $75,000 grant by May 17, 2024. This grant ... people. IMPACT Bucks was launched by this coalition of funders to help nonprofits address key community issues and ... For more information, visit www.blbb.com/charitable . Funders Unite to Launch Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks ...
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Finding evidence of our collective courage and strength

215 People's Alliance
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
...   By Casey Cook In the last two months, we’ve all tried to adjust to seeing our friends, family, and coworkers mostly ... as I spend all day in meetings. As I track the spread of COVID-19 from the confines of my South Philly rowhome, I’ve ... Thanks to donations from hundreds of individual donors and funders, we continue to make grants to new groups each week. ...

Foundations, City of Philadelphia and key Arts & Culture organizations join together to launch $3.45M fund to meet the growing emergency need in this sector

PHL COVID-19 Arts Aid Fund Partners
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... sparked by William Penn Foundation will dole out millions to arts groups and artists in ‘severe financial straits’ ... technicians, craftsman, and hourly employees. “Regional nonprofit arts and cultural organizations have ... the COVID-19 crisis. This is an important moment for arts funders to come together to show their support for a sector ...

Area funders call on Governor Wolf and Secretary Miller to close the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC)

Friday, November 9, 2018
... of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia issued a call to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Human Services Secretary Teresa D. Miller to shut down the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC). The ... President, Scattergood Foundation , Philadelphia, PA Area funders call on Governor Wolf and Secretary Miller to close ...

A Call for Unprecedented Unity in Unprecedented Times

All in This Together
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
... workers, especially hourly employees who are unable to work remotely and are challenged by closures of their ... of unity and trust-based flexibility in the sector between funders, nonprofits, and the broader community.  COVID-19 ... to influence impact. We must all keep our eyes focused on regional resilience and how COVID-19 touches us all regarding ...

Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Healthcare & Economic Relief Fund Phase Two Grant Recipients

Tuesday, July 28, 2020
... operations of twenty-two local organizations responding to the increase demands and organizational stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2017 study conducted by the Philadelphia ...

Chester County Community Foundation: Event Cancellation and Rapid Recovery Fund Announcement

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Protecting the community amid growing concerns over COVID-19 (West Chester, PA - March 17, 2020) – During these ... health concerns and economic concerns impact us all. To help, the Community Foundation would like to announce the ...
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