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Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire

Ron Bernstein
Friday, November 1, 2019
... was also featured in Social Innovations Journal (2017). “Not only do Ron’s humanitarian efforts support Bucks ... Leadership Council of the Institute of Behavioral Health, Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia, and the ... California.  The board members of FCP agree that Ron will be leaving a personal and organizational legacy that makes ...

William Penn Foundation Announces $3 Million for PHL COVID-19 Fund

Thursday, March 19, 2020
... defining for organizations, large and small. We will be defined as a community, city, region, and nation by how we ... one another. At the William Penn Foundation, we have been in active conversations over the course of the last week with ... million in commitments from local government, business and philanthropy. We are grateful to United Way, the Philadelphia ...
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides $50 Million to Support Those Facing Greatest Strain Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
... Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will provide $50 million in immediate short-term relief to several national and ... hard by the virus.  As the nation’s largest health philanthropy, RWJF is focused on ensuring that everyone in ... has access to high quality health care. Millions do not. Health is also about making sure people have the ability ...

The Presser Foundation Announces Nearly $2 Million in New Capital Support Grants

Monday, April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - In a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its ... due to the pandemic, the Foundation is pleased to be in the position to support music organizations of a great ... States dedicated solely to music education and music philanthropy. The Presser Foundation considers proposals for ...
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William Penn Foundation Welcomes Stuart Clarke as New Program Director of Watershed Protection

Stuart A. Clarke
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
... million annual grant portfolio, which includes investments in research, data gathering, and advocacy focusing on ... Director of the William Penn Foundation. “He will be a valuable addition to our team and an important thought ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In 2021, the ...
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Regional Foundation LLC Takes Next Step In Evolution With New Leadership

Kevin Dow
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
... of the Philadelphia region, with decades of finance, philanthropy, and community and economic development ... Keviin_Dow.jpg The Regional Foundation was created in December 2020 when The Wells Fargo Regional Foundation ... of knowledge to the position. He is the right person to be the foundation's director." Dow said he is honored to ...

The Presser Foundation Will Distribute $1.148 Million In Capital Support Grants This Year

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
April 28, 2022 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - In a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its ... at the highest level. The Presser Foundation is pleased to be in the position to support music organizations of a great ... States dedicated solely to music education and music philanthropy. The Presser Foundation considers proposals for ...
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Union Benevolent Association Announces New Grantmaking Strategy Focused on Strengthening Communities

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
... The Union Benevolent Association (UBA), a cornerstone of philanthropy in Philadelphia since 1831, today announced a significant ... 2024. Information sessions regarding this new cycle will be held Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 pm via Zoom, Tuesday, ...
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ComNet19: Lessons on Building a Community of Communicators

ComNet19
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
... felt a bit lost. He knew public relations, but he did not know the philanthropic sector. So, he did what any good ... conversation was the recognition that there needed to be a network for those working in the field philanthropic ... 2019, more than 900 communicators from the non-profit and philanthropy world came together for three days to share ...

Chester County Funders Unite to Provide COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... Release (WEST CHESTER, PA – June 30, 2020) – Funders in Chester County have joined forces to provide much needed ... stability for the financially insecure. They will be launching their Chester County STRONGER Campaign July 1 st ... people who care with causes that matter so their legacy philanthropy makes a difference now and forever.  The ...
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Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses

Comcast RISE
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia can ... total of 100 grants per city, or 500 grants overall, will be awarded in May 2021. The Investment Fund is the latest ... Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched last ...

Lenfest Institute awards $2 million to 12 local news outlets

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
... the Innovation Grant program, which will follow a venture philanthropy format, emphasizing experimentation and ... and added, “Our only regret is that we were not able to support more of the exciting ideas that were ... high school guide for students and families. In what could be a textbook definition of an example of good timing, just ...
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Atlanta-based First Step Staffing Expands into Philadelphia

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
... Fund. “The amazing support they’ve received—not just from us and the rest of the community lending group, but from the City, philanthropy, and other leading homeless services providers ... the newly acquired jobs, these partnerships will be critical to ensuring the new candidates are work-ready and ...

$10.6 Million Boost Will Close Key Gaps In Regional Circuit Trails Network

Friday, June 1, 2018
... (June 1, 2018)  – Within the last six months, partners in the regional Circuit Trails Coalition received a combined ... disconnected by key gaps where trails are planned for but not yet developed. The Foundation’s funding will accelerate ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In partnership with ...
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Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
... on Philadelphia's poverty rates was disappointing, but not surprising. Our persistent, generational poverty is the ... I have made fighting poverty a key priority. We must be mindful however, that there is no single solution, and ... All of us — government, businesses, nonprofits, philanthropy, and residents — must continue to work ...

Mayor Kenney Signs Executive Order Establishing Philly Counts 2020

City of Philadelphia
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
... City’s efforts to ensure a complete and accurate census in 2020. Every ten years, the United States Constitution ... Reid, the City’s former Chief Service Officer, will be the Executive Director for the Philly Counts 2020 office. ... American Census Jobs Civic Engagement Corporations and Philanthropy Children & Youth Higher Education Homeless & ...
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William Penn Foundation awards $11.8 million in Arts & Culture funding

Thursday, May 30, 2019
... Today the William Penn Foundation announced $11.8 million in funding for 35 arts and culture organizations. These ... County Historical Society Mercer Museum Center for Art in Wood Center for Emerging Visual Artists Clay Studio Dolce ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. The Foundation’s ...

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

Elliot Weinbaum
Monday, June 3, 2019
... organization supporting book ownership and early reading in schools, along with the William Penn Foundation , today ... the next four years.  In the coming year, Book Trust will be in 50 schools, reaching an estimated 13,333 students; and ... foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. The Foundation’s ...
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William Penn Foundation announces grants for Creative Communities, Great Learning and Watershed

Thursday, June 6, 2019
... totaling more than $2.8 million to support education in Philadelphia. As part of the Creative Communities program, ... with Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation in piloting a historic home repair program in Strawberry ... one-time civic opportunities, and strengthen regional philanthropy, went to Willistown Conservation Trust, Inc. ...

The Presser Foundation Announces Over $1.3 Million in a Special Round of Grants to Music Organizations

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
... RELEASE April 29, 2020 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating ... applicable guidelines, and the reporting requirements will be minimal. The additional grants total $521,250 and will be ... States dedicated solely to music education and music philanthropy. The Presser Foundation supports a broad range ...
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