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Four Takeaways from Race, Class AND Gender: Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice Funding

Friday, April 5, 2019
By Diane Cornman-Levy As part of its ongoing efforts to foster a more equitable philanthropic ... masculinity and femininity. In a room full of local and regional foundations, Riki Wilchins , the Executive ... race, class, and gender to improve equity and efficacy for funders and grantees. Here are the four biggest takeaways ...
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Gender Inequality
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Equity and Social Justice

City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
... from Workforce Solutions Grant for innovative solutions to support un- and under-employed Philadelphians.  Workforce Respond and Recharge 2021 Commitment lays out strategy to ... to address workforce challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and that have been exacerbated by ...

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
... today announced 90 grants totaling more than $8 million to support nonprofit organizations focused on families’ ... education as Philadelphians continue to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through the  Family Recovery Fund , a one-year, ...

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
... United States have shut down their operations in response to COVID-19. Many of these businesses that have been deemed ... of the Gender and Racial Wealth Gap. According to Asset Funders Network , women make up 47% of the U.S. Workforce, ...

Successful ‘Read To Succeed’ Summer Program Goes Virtual

Read to Succeed
Monday, June 22, 2020
R2S.png PHILADEPHIA, PA — (June 22, 2020) — The Read to Succeed Summer Program (R2S), a free program with a track ... slide” have been expanded to include countering the "COVID slide," this year's loss of school instruction time to ... 76ers and one of the program’s more prominent funders. “And perhaps during these incredible times, this ...
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Read by 4th Initiative

GSK awards Greater Philadelphia nonprofits making a powerful IMPACT on health outcomes now more than ever

GSK 2020 Impact Awards
Thursday, November 19, 2020
... each in recognition of their outstanding contributions to a healthier Greater Philadelphia region. For 24 years, the ... in new and unfortunate ways this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jamey Millar, Senior Vice ... of their mission-critical work.” Philadelphia regional winners were selected by a panel led by Philadelphia ...
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Philanthropy Network Fall Preview

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
... filling up, so before the leaves start falling, we wanted to share a preview of a number of programs and learning ... learning on important issues, build connections with your regional peers and partners, and deepen efforts to integrate ... and Refugees and Older Adults , as well as an  Asset Funders group in coordination with the national Asset Funders ...
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City Announces Additional $30 Million in Funding for Rental Assistance and Small Business Relief

Thursday, November 12, 2020
... Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to aid renters and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding comes from the federal ... for PHLRentAssist Phase 2, but their landlord did not respond. These tenants will now be able to receive a one-time ...

$2,500 Grants Distributed to The Alliance for Health Equity’s Grant Partners to Support the Health and Wellness of the Staff

The Alliance for Health Equity
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
... for Health Equity held meetings with its grant partners to hear first-hand of the assets, as well as critical needs ... identified by these organizations was behavioral health.  COVID-19 put a significant burden on nonprofits and community ... challenging year, and our grant partner staff continue to respond to the vital needs of the Greater Coatesville. The ...

Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of Leadership Program to Serve Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits with Support of $4 Million from Harris Philanthropies and The Pew Charitable Trusts

Thursday, August 13, 2020
... for Impact (LFI) and Leadership Accelerator (BLA) programs to serve the Greater Philadelphia Area, including Camden, NJ. ... challenging time, as the region navigates the effects of COVID-19.” Beginning in early 2021, each program will be open to ...

Philanthropy Network selects Christine Robinson as its new President

Christine Robinson
Friday, October 21, 2022
... of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce Christine Robinson as the organization’s new ... in program evaluation, collaborative ventures; and local, regional and national initiatives on social justice issues. ... has held board positions with Economic Opportunity Funders (formerly Grantmakers Income Security Task Force), ...
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The Alliance for Health Equity Launches the Equity Health Center to address Health Access in Greater Coatesville

Equity Health Network Providers
Thursday, April 6, 2023
In response to the 2022 Brandywine Hospital closure, leaders from the ... explored gaps in access to health services exacerbated by COVID-19, brought to light through community discussions and ... PA 19320. The Equity Health Center will serve as a connecting point for health services across the community. ...

A Full House in Delco!

Delco Listening Tour - Laura, Joanne, Christine, Cyrise, Frances
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
... representatives from The Foundation for Delaware County (l to r) Laura DeFlavia, Joanne Craig, Cyrise Dixon and Frances ... Network Greater Philadelphia’s Delaware County Funders Community of Practice for a delicious breakfast and ... can work together to become a stronger and more responsive regional network. Held at the Inn at Swarthmore, the meeting ...
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The Presser Foundation Will Distribute $1.148 Million In Capital Support Grants This Year

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
... - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - In a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Greater Philadelphia’s ... and supply needs of organizations as they continue to respond to the pandemic with innovative, uplifting, and ...
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FCP Board Aids Bucks County Non-Profits Stricken by Pandemic

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
... organizations have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic as community need is greater than ever. In an effort to quickly respond to the crises, Foundations Community Partnership ...

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

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
... today that it has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to 14 Philadelphia-area nonprofits serving two groups of residents who have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19: survivors of domestic violence and low-income older ...

Seeking to Build Community, Philadelphia Invests $500M in Recreational Spaces

FDR Park
Friday, September 22, 2017
... initiative  called “Rebuild.” Rebuild’s purpose is to employ a public $500 million capital investment to “revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, ... at both centers. Respondents between the ages of 15 and 19 were less likely to feel safe and feel a positive ...

New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia

Report Cover - How Employers Give
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
... and Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia are pleased to release “ How Employers Give: A Look at Philanthropy and ... of member companies and organizations. We advocate for regional development, business-friendly public policies, and ... Network Greater Philadelphia is a hub for the region’s funders and social investors, providing unique opportunities ...

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