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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 & ... million to support the Philadelphia region’s artists and cultural organizations. $900,000 goes to Pew Fellowships, ... that have been heightened by the pandemic and calls for greater social justice over the last year and a half. They ...

Philadelphia Foundation’s Black Community Leaders Fund Makes $800,000 in Grants to 24 Organizations

Philadelphia Foundation
Monday, November 8, 2021
PHILADELPHIA, PA (11/8/2021) — Philadelphia Foundation ... Black-led nonprofits that serve Black communities in Greater Philadelphia. A total of $800,000 in grants will be ... Health Partnership, Santander Bank and Fels Fund, as well as the boost provided by Facebook’s inaugural $1 ...

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

Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Civic 50 PF Logo.png Philadelphia, PA – June 22, 2023 – The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia provides a standard for corporate ... and community. CLICK HERE to see the list 2023 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees. A Civic 50 Greater ...
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New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia

Report Cover - How Employers Give
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
... Vourvoulias  [May 15, 2019]  The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia ... to make an impact. We’re excited to use this information as a starting point to inspire even greater philanthropic ...

Pew Awards $5.41 Million to Five Philadelphia Nonprofits to Address Human, Economic Impacts of COVID-19

The Pew Charitable Trusts
Friday, April 9, 2021
Press release via The Pew Charitable Trusts PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that ... back local, regional, and other visitors to explore the Greater Philadelphia region.   The Philadelphia Zoo has also ... issues facing the city, encouraging a thriving arts and cultural community, supporting the health and welfare of the ...

Philadelphia Foundation Fund Supports Community-based Programs in Northwest Philadelphia

East Mt Airy Neighbors
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
... The East Mount Airy Neighbors (EMAN) Community Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded ... development responsive to the community’s need. As an initiative of Mt. Airy Schools Coalition (MASC), a ... strengthens the economic, social and civic vitality of Greater Philadelphia.

Comcast RISE Investment Fund to Provide Additional $1 Million In Grants To Support Philadelphia Small Businesses

Monday, May 16, 2022
... country since the program’s inception just 18 months ago PHILADELPHIA – May 12, 2022 – Comcast announced today a ...

Impact100 Philadelphia awards five grants totaling $284,750

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Philadelphia, PA — Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the ... families using the strengths of their community: shared cultural wisdom, creative energies, and environmental spaces ... is to improve the health and quality of life in the greater Phoenixville area by helping the uninsured and ...

All K-3 students in School District of Philadelphia to receive free books every month

Elliot Weinbaum
Monday, June 3, 2019
Press Release [June 3, 2019] The School District of Philadelphia and Book Trust, a national organization ... year of the partnership. The program will be maintained as part of the District’s early literacy efforts in all ... Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that increase ...
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Building on Arthur Evans' Legacy: Next Steps For Behavioral Health In Philadelphia

Thursday, February 9, 2017
COMMENTARY By Joe Pyle President, Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation ... Dr. Arthur C. Evans   steps down  Friday after 12 years as commissioner of the city’s Department of Behavioral ... evidence-based practices throughout the agency’s work. Philadelphia will need to work hard to maintain and build ...

Philadelphia Foundation launches $1 million Key to Community Grants Program

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 8, 2019) – The Philadelphia ... Program with a request for grant proposals from Greater Philadelphia nonprofits. Ultimately, the general ... in our communities,” said Philadelphia Foundation President and CEO Pedro A. Ramos. Grants will be awarded ...
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The Board of Directors of the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn Announces Two New Changes for 2019

Diana Doherty and Joanne Kline
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
... the founding Executive Director of the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn, will retire from this important role ... the Board of Directors of Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia and is the manager of BLBB Charitable. As Fitzgerald remarks, “The Board is delighted that Diana ...
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Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model

Monday, October 2, 2017
... recreation programming, and customer service. Featured as part of last year’s  Innovative Education sessions ,  ... Foundation’s Executive Director , presented the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild Community Infrastructure ( Rebuild ) ... Matysik , Executive Director of  Philadelphia Parks Alliance . “Rebuild will provide unique opportunities for ...

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

Monday, September 10, 2018
Press release via The Philadelphia Foundation PHILADELPHIA, PA (9/10/2018) – The ... will showcase a vibrant new art exhibit in its offices as part of a partnership with ARTZ Philadelphia.  The new ... organizations, artists and patrons can gather to build greater support for the arts. The Gallery also highlights The ...
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Reflecting Forward: Philadelphia-Based Black Leaders’ Recommendations For Regional Funders

Report: Reflecting Forward: Philadephia-based Black Nonprofit Leaders’ Recommendations for Regional Funders
Monday, June 13, 2022
Reflecting-Forward 2022_FINAL cover.png PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 13, 2022– Despite the heightened ... Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits operating in greater Philadelphia: Get to Know Us : Many leaders reported ... orthodoxies and embrace trust-based philanthropy as the sector grapples with COVID-19 recovery and equitable ...

The Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Over $800,000 In Grants to Non-Profits Serving Greater Coatesville

Monday, February 11, 2019
... to support their efforts,” commented Vanessa Briggs, President and CEO.  She added, “The Foundation strives to ... the health and well-being of the individuals in the Greater Coatesville community.  As community health increasingly becomes more complex, the ...
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Pew Announces $4.5M in Grants Supporting Philadelphia Region’s Frail Elderly

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
PHILADELPHIA—The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that ... Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance Pennsylvania Health Law Project SeniorLAW Center ... and Narberth Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Federation of Greater ...

Philadelphia Takes First Steps Toward City-wide Historic and Cultural Resources Survey

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
PRESS RELEASE via the City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development ... a plan for an ongoing, city-wide survey of historic and cultural assets. It will also have completed a pilot survey ... efforts.” “By shining a spotlight on the cultural as well as the historic dimensions of preservation, we hope ...

Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network

Friday, March 23, 2018
Today, PolicyLink is announcing that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the ... cities of Minnesota ( Minneapolis and Saint Paul ). “As leaders in their communities, the participants in this ... communities to thrive,” said Angela Glover Blackwell, CEO of PolicyLink . “We hope this network will be an ...

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