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PA Humanities announces $1.4 million in recovery funds to 92 organizations

PA SHARP
Thursday, December 16, 2021
... grow the humanities across the state. Grantees join the new PA SHARP Learning Network, a statewide learning group ... are on the ground, putting people first, by making spaces for new voices, supporting meaningful learning experiences, and ...
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Aid for Ukraine

Aid for Ukraine
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
... Human Trafficking of Ukrainian Refugees by Suzanne Hoff  for the Chroncile of Philanthropy Vulnerable people fleeing ... in Ukraine goes back to the end of the Cold War. As new philanthropy flows in to aid the beleaguered country, ... Services Specialist for National Philanthropic Trust 03.22.22 | A quarter of Americans have donated to ...

How a corporate partner is helping YouthBuild Philly students become ‘green leaders’ in construction

YouthBuild Philly students
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
... since 2010 to provide materials and hands-on job training for students working in YouthBuild Philly’s building trades ... local YouthBuild school, they got to use and learn some new skills to improve their own classroom. Through a ... contractor  Eureka Metal & Glass Services  to install a new glass technology called  SageGlass  into their ...
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76ers Donate Funds to Purchase 10,000 Chromebooks for School District of Philadelphia Students

The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 30, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2020 —  The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced today that ... week to authorize up to $11 million for the purchase of new computers. Support from outside sources to cover the costs of buying new computers will decrease the total amount needed from the ...
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Momentum Fund Launches to Help Build Capacity of Nonprofits Managing COVID-19 Funds

Momentum Fund
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
... and sustain their funds. The grants can be used to add new staff, acquire new cutting-edge technology, or address other pressing ... from the philanthropic infrastructure who advocate for some of the communities and populations being hit hardest ...

City's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Shares Plans for 2021

OACCE
Thursday, January 14, 2021
... and the Creative Economy (OACCE) today shared its plans for new and returning programs to support Philadelphia's diverse ... said Kelly Lee, Chief Cultural Officer.  NEW: Visit Creativephl.org OACCE launched a brand-new version ...
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Philadelphia Health Partnership Launches 25th Milestone Year with Kickoff and News of Celebration Plans

Friday, March 17, 2023
... reconnect with colleagues and hear about anniversary plans for the upcoming months. The plans include a series of ... and culminate with a party in June. The foundation’s new web page features information about the milestone ... in a refined vision, mission and guiding principles and a new name Philadelphia Health Partnership. Today, the ...
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Five Local Organizations Receive $125k Grants from TD Bank to Develop Local Affordable Housing

Monday, March 9, 2020
The Housing for Everyone grants will fund projects supporting the ... rental units for families, individuals, the elderly, new Americans, Veterans, the disabled, women and youth. ... Housing (Jacksonville, FL) Asian Americans for Equality (New York, NY) Avesta Housing (Portland, ME) Bergen County ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Provides Rapid Response to Community: $7.3M Distributed to Nearly 200 Nonprofits in Three Weeks

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, April 23, 2020
... and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, has secured $14.5 million in gifts and pledges, ... older adults (65+) are at a disproportionately higher risk for severe illness when it comes to COVID-19.  Serving an ...   About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern ...
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The Middleton Family presents PHLove, a concert for COVID-19 relief, on May 21

PHLove concert
Sunday, May 17, 2020
... Philadelphia region as it raises awareness and support for the PHL COVID-19 Fund. Produced by ESM Productions, a ... and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), has been rapidly deploying critical ... About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern ...
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PHLove Variety Show Raises Over $1.5 Million For PHL COVID-19 Fund Rapid Response Effort; 6th Round of Grant Recipients Announced

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, May 28, 2020
... and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), has secured $17.25 million in gifts and ... Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) and Easterseals New Jersey – two organizations receiving grants this week. ... these challenging times and help us sustain our services for children and families that are in need of mental and ...
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Eagles' Chris Long Teams Up With United Way And Philadelphia's Read By 4th Campaign To Increase Early Literacy

Chris Long
Friday, September 28, 2018
Long launches First Quarter for Literacy drive, pledging a quarter of his salary ... with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) and in support of Philadelphia's  ... teaching students how to read to using reading to teach new subjects. We are families, educators, literacy ...
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City Announces Additional $30 Million in Funding for Rental Assistance and Small Business Relief

Thursday, November 12, 2020
... and Philadelphia City Council today announced a new commitment of $30 million dollars in Coronavirus Aid, ... allocation of funds brings the City’s direct support for small business assistance to $38.7 million and for rent ... of assistance; maximum total assistance is $9,000. This new funding will help the City serve an estimated additional ...

Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

Photo courtesy Smith Memorial Playground
Friday, April 9, 2021
... in nine Philadelphia projects. Knight Foundation’s new support will bolster local programs that advance ... In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic amplified a need for accessible public spaces and strategic digital ... are critical assets and places for our communities. These new investments will help ensure that as neighborhoods ...

City Announces Third Round of Kensington Community Resilience Fund Grantees

Monday, August 28, 2023
... that are focused on improving the quality of life for residents in the communities that have been impacted by ... House Inc. Firm Hope Baptist Church (Fiscal sponsor by New Kensington Community Development Corporation) ... Without Borders Power Street Theatre of Culture Trust Greater Philadelphia RAWtools Philly Richard and ...

The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund Launch PhilaImpact Fund

Monday, April 30, 2018
... (4.28.18): Meet PhilaImpact Fund, Philadelphia’s new place-based impact investment fund PHILADELPHIA, PA ... Fund announced the launch of  PhilaImpactFund , a new place-based impact investment opportunity targeted to the ... million goal. PhilaImpact Fund  offers an opportunity for investors to channel their capital into neighborhood ...

Sidney Hargro named to Generocity's 2018 Leaders List

Wednesday, September 5, 2018
... each of their editorial calendar themes of that year, one for each month.  For year two, Generocity again based the ... — think the Barra Foundation’s  investment  in New Day Chester, Inc. and Patricia Kind McKenna’s push ... for its members who are asking how they can incorporate new ways of thinking into their work. Sidney Hargro named to ...

Beyond the Check: Building Bridges in Arts and Trauma-Informed Practice through Philanthropy

Bartol staff and teaching artists
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
... and envisioned what could happen if things were different. For instance… What if we started by acknowledging our power ... is a critical outlet for people to share, heal, and build new strength.” –Joe Pyle, Scattergood Foundation It was ... support from the William Penn Foundation, they launched a new intensive 20-hour training on trauma-informed practice ...
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Tamela Luce Named CEO for Phoenixville Community Health Foundation

Tamela Luce
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
... Board of Directors has named Tamela Luce the new President and CEO effective August 5, 2019. Luce has ... spent more than seven years as the Senior Program Officer for HealthSpark Foundation, a private foundation that works ...
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Foundations Community Partnership Founder Ron Bernstein to Retire

Ron Bernstein
Friday, November 1, 2019
... from museums, schools, and nature preserves, to facilities for medically fragile children and victims of domestic ... scope of services, as well as the construction of a new administration building, a new community service center, gymnasium, and learning ...

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