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To Whom the Economic Justice Baton Is Passed

I Am A Man Mural
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
... else will solve it. Against the norms of conventional philanthropy, foundations supported the Civil Rights Movement ... they asked the question, “How did it get this way in the first place?” This fostered a greater understanding of the ... the need and the social change. We need an alliance of philanthropy, community, and the public and private sectors ...
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Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) receives national award for innovative partnership

Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
... providers to support the costs of security deposits, first/last month’s rent, furniture, utility arrearages, and ... more information about HAFI contact Janet Kroll, Executive Director ( janet@hafi-phila.org ) or visit HAFI's website. ...
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$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
... of 2021, The Alliance for Health Equity held meetings with its grant partners to hear first-hand of the assets, as well as critical needs that each ... forward to continuing our support through trust-based philanthropy. Coming soon, The Alliance for Health Equity ...

Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
... from current Chester County workplaces. “This is the first survey of its kind in Chester County and is among few to be done in any ... and Girls (CCFWG) leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...

Black Community Leaders Fund: Q&A with Philadelphia Foundation's Phil Fitzgerald

Philadelphia Foundation
Friday, May 21, 2021
... asked Philadelphia Foundation's Phil Fitzgerald, Executive Director for Grantmaking , to give us some insights about how ... the foundation hopes to achieve through this initiative. Philanthropy Network - What is the purpose of the Black ... often from the very neighborhoods where they work and have first-hand knowledge of the ongoing needs of their ...

5 Ways Impact Investors and Philanthropists can Innovate to Solve Philly’s Biggest Problem

Friday, March 16, 2018
... for-profits . But cross-sector funding innovation — philanthropy and impact investing alike — could spark the ... The panel featured a handful of impact investors and philanthropy pros: Margaret Berger Bradley , director of investment partnerships and lead for social ...
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Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces 2019 Grants for Philadelphia Artists, Organizations

Philadelphia Orchestra
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
... annual fellowships for Philadelphia-based artists, for the first time a Pew Fellows-in-Residence program will bring two ... arts scene for a year. Additionally, the Center is funding its first organizational collaboration, a multifaceted ... said Paula Marincola, the Center’s executive director. “The ambitious work these artists and ...
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Phoenixville Community Health Foundation CEO Louis J. Beccaria To Retire In 2019

Lou Beccaria
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
... his extraordinary leadership, passion and understanding of philanthropy, Dr. Beccaria has changed the lives of so many ... chaired by Board Secretary Kathryn Evans, Executive Director of Church Housing Corporation. “Our succession ... look forward to sharing my enthusiasm for and knowledge of philanthropy in several other ways as an author and ...
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Leadership Transition at the Philadelphia Cultural Fund

Barbara Silzle
Monday, April 11, 2022
... The board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces that its Executive Director, Barbara Silzle, will step down from her position on ... years of service to Philadelphia’s nonprofit arts and philanthropy sectors. She served as Executive Director of The ...
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PHL COVID-19 Fund Continues Urgent Response to Community Amid Growing Needs

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, April 16, 2020
PHILADELPHIA – The PHL COVID-19 Fund today announced its second round of grants totaling more than $2.5 million to ... different levels,” said Nelly Jimenez, ACLAMO Executive Director and CEO. “Everyone says we are all in this ... The fund prioritizes supporting people who were affected first and hardest by the coronavirus crisis, such as seniors, ...
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New EPIP Philly Book Club Discusses "Decolonizing Wealth"

Decolonizing Wealth book cover
Friday, May 17, 2019
... with permission from EPIP Philly Ever read a book about philanthropy and wonder who you can call to discuss? This ... reactive, not proactive - it only responds when its reputation is threatened. In the world of power and ... figureheads which perpetuates the myth that the Executive Director or board chair is the only person who speaks on ...
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Area funders call on Governor Wolf and Secretary Miller to close the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC)

Friday, November 9, 2018
... posted on election day (Nov. 6, 2018), seven members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia issued a call to ... in a federal policy of intolerance and is eschewing its own values of liberty. Since 2001, Pennsylvania has been ... it was founded.

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Hosts "Yes, All Women!" Dialogue

Yes, All Women!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
... – The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls hosted its second ‘Yes, All Women!’ multi-generational dialogue on Tuesday, October 17, at the First Presbyterian Church of West Chester to discuss how ... said Michelle Legaspi Sanchez, CCFWG’s Executive Director. CCFWG continues to lead and unite the community on ...
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DiversityWomen and Girls

Philadelphia Foundation and Mural Arts Unveil “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural

Philadelphia Foundation Centennial Mural Dedication
Friday, November 8, 2019
... Centennial Legacy Mural “Strength in our Bonds” at its permanent location at 23rd and Market Streets in ... CEO of the Philadelphia Foundation; Jane Golden, Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia and Ernel Martinez, Lead Muralist. “This mural is a testament to community philanthropy,” Ramos said.  “We knew that the artist, ...

CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... a critical time,” Michelle Legaspi Sánchez , Executive Director of CCFWG, reminded the crowd. “Though a public art ... a beacon for gender equity. We leverage our strengths - philanthropy, advocacy, community partnerships, educating ... one.” *** CCFWG leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...

A Farewell Message from President Sidney Hargro: A Time for Change

Time for Change
Friday, July 16, 2021
... Bianco, I am stepping down from my role as President of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia.  My last virtual ... well-prepared for the next leg of my work as I become the first Executive Director for the LeadersTrust . The LeadersTrust delivers ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls’ Community-Based Grants Allocation Committee Awards $239,680 in Grants

The Fund for Women and Girls' Girls Advisory Board
Thursday, June 23, 2022
... in our communities. 2022 GAB.JPG Glenda Brion, Executive Director of Community Warehouse Project, shared stories of ... domestic violence and women’s health. Through its inclusive and community-driven process, The Fund continues to lead and unite the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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Pat Yoder to receive 2020 Kitchen Table Award from CCFWG

Patricia Yoder
Friday, February 7, 2020
... has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy to improve the lives of women and girls through ... Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program for vulnerable first-time low-income mothers and a Title V home visiting ... Award in the health category. In the words of retired Director of the Chester County Health Department and ...
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