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William Penn Foundation Launches Informal Learning Initiative

Thursday, September 14, 2017
... initiative to connect children and families in the city's low-income neighborhoods to informal literacy-rich learning ... serve approximately 1,780 children and will make it easier for partners to take early learning programming directly to ... Great Learning Program at the William Penn Foundation. "What the Informal Learning Initiative is designed to do is ...
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Independence Foundation Mourns the Loss of Judge Phyllis W. Beck

Hon. Phyllis W. Beck
Thursday, March 6, 2025
... Judge Beck was a remarkable leader whose passion for the Foundation's mission and her unwavering commitment to public interest ... health care movement and sparked the creation of what became the National Nurse-Led Care Coalition. Under her ...
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On the Table Philly returns for 2018

Thursday, September 20, 2018
The Philadelphia Foundation with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will again engage residents ... recreation centers and places of worship. Registration for those wishing to host a table is now open at ... Steering Committee committed to creating a meaningful event. Besides Ramos and Morgan, 2018 Steering Committee ...

HealthSpark Foundation Announces $631,000 in Grants to Support Montgomery County’s Social Safety Net

Monday, January 11, 2021
... 2-year grant to continue advocacy efforts through the Here for Us Advocacy Coalition, a research and planning grant to ... is a partnership between the Foundation and the county’s nonprofit, government, faith and community leaders to ... education through a two-year, $300,000 grant. Over the next two years, PHAN will continue to build out the ...

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
WEST CHESTER, PA (May 8, 2020) – The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) has responded to COVID-19 through ... programs to raise awareness about the pandemic’s impacts on local women and girls. First, CCFWG invites all ... by the morning of May 18 th .   Thank you to our generous event sponsors: Chester County Women’s Commission | ...
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Philadelphia opens a ‘Hub of Hope’ For Those in Need

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
... HOME and provides a gateway to vital services and care for Philadelphia’s homeless. The Hub of Hope is a first-of-its-kind engagement ... solve homelessness alone. This kind of partnership shows what we can do when we all work together. I hope other ...

Foundation’s Someone You Know public health awareness campaign highlights the stigma of addiction

IBX Foundation with Governor Wolf
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Foundation’s Someone You Know public health awareness campaign ... campaign to reduce the stigma of opioid addiction. The event will feature the Someone You Know mobile exhibit. In ... stigma around addiction can often keep people from asking for and getting help,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, CEO of ...

The Middleton Family presents PHLove, a concert for COVID-19 relief, on May 21

PHLove concert
Sunday, May 17, 2020
... The Enon Tabernacle Fresh Anointing. The family-friendly event will air live on 6ABC, CBS3, NBC10, 96.5 TDY, 98.1 ... Philadelphia region as it raises awareness and support for the PHL COVID-19 Fund. Produced by ESM Productions, a ... community, more funding is vital. “Despite the Fund’s success to date, the needs of the most vulnerable among us ...
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All K-3 students in School District of Philadelphia to receive free books every month

Elliot Weinbaum
Monday, June 3, 2019
... a four-year partnership that will expand Book Trust’s program to reach all of the District’s 150 elementary ... the Book Trust program in Philadelphia schools over the next four years.  In the coming year, Book Trust will be in ... communities in the United States, there is just one book for every 300 children, compared to middle-income families ...
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A Peek Inside the CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Friday, January 31, 2020
... I was unaware of the power of philanthropy, and the need for it in my own backyard. One morning I was drawn to an ... be able to make an actual difference in real people’s lives. Almost a year later now, my experience proved to be ... the loudest girl in the group, each learns to speak up for what they believe in. At the same time, we also learn when ...
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The Alliance for Health Equity Releases $657,500 in Grants to Greater Coatesville Nonprofit and Grassroots Organizations

Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
... Innovation Fund (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) - The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance) is proud to release $620,000 ... building based on each nonprofit and grassroots partner’s request. Collaborative Innovation Fund Recipients ... fall of 2022. Learn more about The Alliance by visiting our website , and stay updated on our work, upcoming events, ...

New coalition to tackle Philadelphia's gun violence

Sharman Matlock-Turner, president and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition
Sunday, November 20, 2022
... and other leading institutions have been stuck wondering what they can do to help curb the issue. In response, the ... Danielle Outlaw have expressed their appreciation for the coalition, welcoming the support in efforts to end Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic. >>CONTINUE READING New coalition to ...

The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces Over $10.2 Million in Pandemic Recovery Funding for Philadelphia Organizations and Fellowships for Artists

Pew Center for Arts and Heritage
Thursday, September 9, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 9, 2021)—The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) announced 42 grants today ... than $10.2 million to support the Philadelphia region’s artists and cultural organizations. $900,000 goes to Pew ... and relevant and play a key role in the resurgence of our region’s civic and economic vitality. These new grants ...

Where Does Your Cash Sleep at Night?

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Originally posted to Exponent Philanthropy’s blog . By Kristina L. Wahl and Paige Chapel Local giving is a priority for the vast majority of Exponent Philanthropy members. This ... give away approximately 5% of their assets each year. But what about the other 95% that are invested in ...

Salem Health and Wellness Foundation names new leader

Salem Halth & Wellness Foundation
Thursday, September 22, 2022
... Paul will follow Brenda Goins who has served in this role for the past 15 years. During that time, the foundation has ... Consulting at Casey Family Programs, the country’s largest foundation devoted solely to the improvement of the ... Paul’s career defining leadership and expertise rose to our attention. We are pleased to have someone with his ...
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Mayor Kenney Signs Executive Order Establishing Philly Counts 2020

City of Philadelphia
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
For immediate release : January 29, 2019 | Published by :  ... for Philly Counts 2020 Stephanie Reid, Councilman Derek S. Green, and Director for the Philadelphia Regional Census ... all residents to get involved and learn more about what they can do to ensure that all Philadelphians ...
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Love & Equity in News

Love Now Media
Thursday, May 13, 2021
... and inclusion initiatives increase along with demands for newsrooms to dismantle and repair long standing racist ... by other newsrooms. And when philanthropists are deciding what stories and organizations they strategically support, I ... they all worked together to paint and renovate the woman’s apartment. As a short documentary, none of us had ever seen ...

The Philadelphia Foundation Hosts Inspiring Exhibition of Art Created by Individuals Living with Dementia

Monday, September 10, 2018
... works created by participants in ARTZ Philadelphia ’s programs that are held in long-term care communities or ... large weavings. The banners and weavings will be offered for sale. About the Exhibition Title: “It Feels like ... with dementia. Through the program she has rediscovered what it feels like to be inspired, to be freed -- for a time ...
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Mayor Jim Kenney Announces Neubauer Family Foundation as 2022 Mayor’s Magis Award Recipient

Thursday, June 30, 2022
... Kenney today announced that the recipient of the Mayor’s Magis Award will be the Neubauer Family Foundation. ... know that we are still in the pursuit of these principles for all our citizens. On Independence Day, it will be my ... Philadelphia’s visibility and diversity through citywide event creation, community engagement, and innovative ...
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Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces 2019 Grants for Philadelphia Artists, Organizations

Philadelphia Orchestra
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 21, 2019)— The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced 39 grants today in support of the Philadelphia region’s cultural organizations and artists. The 2019 awards total ... Anadol; and a participatory movement and storytelling event from Nichole Canuso Dance Company that connects ...
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