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City Council and Mayor Kenney play nice as rec center ‘rebuild’ advances

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... has struck with labor unions to diversify their ranks. As he did last week , Kenney announced the latest progress at ... million the city has on hand to spend on the $500 million Rebuild initiative. “As you can see, this site is a perfect ... to see investments that you deserve.” Assuming the  project statement approved Monday gets passed by the full ...

Leeway Foundation announces $62,500 in project-based funding

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Monday, November 25, 2024
... Leeway Foundation PHILADELPHIA, PA — Leeway Foundation announces $62,500 in project-based funding to 30 women, trans*, and/or gender ... the Art and Change Grant has supported artists who are, as beloved Philadelphia queer artist and activist Paul ...

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Announces Release of Emergency Funding

Monday, April 20, 2020
... community has long understood – that all of us are only as safe as our most vulnerable citizens. The Foundation ... Abuse, Philadelphia Legal Assistance, Women’s Law Project, and SeniorLAW Center. Drafting a guide of ... www.philabarfoundation.org Philadelphia Bar Foundation Announces Release of Emergency Funding ...
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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
... communities. These new investments will help ensure that as neighborhoods develop, there are opportunities for ... public spaces more engaging and accessible as residents increase their green spaces and tree canopy ... and provides mobile programming throughout the community as a way to engage residents and stakeholders  around the ...

City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild

Kira Strong
Friday, January 3, 2020
... Director Brian Abernathy today appointed Kira Strong as the new Executive Director of the City’s Rebuild initiative. Strong has served in that role in an interim capacity since November, and before that, as Rebuild’s Deputy Director for Design and Construction, ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $1.75 Million in Grants for COVID-19 Community Storytelling and Information Projects

Thursday, July 30, 2020
... people’s experiences and stories during COVID-19, as well as strengthen information networks and community-led ... Reclaim Philadelphia, Free Press, and Movement Alliance Project will partner to strengthen and expand information ...   Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $1.75 Million in Grants for COVID-19 Community ...
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Community Nonprofits Awarded $13.8 million To Renovate Cecil B. Moore and Heitzman Recreation Centers

Cecil B. Moore's karate students perform at the Rebuild launch celebration.
Friday, March 15, 2019
City of Philadelphia Press Release (3.14.19) This week Rebuild announced the award of $13.8 million in grant funds to local nonprofits to carry out major improvements to the Cecil B. ... is currently finalizing similar grant awards to pre-qualified nonprofit organizations for three additional ...
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The Philadelphia Foundation and Catchafire Announce Partnership to Provide Volunteer Skills to Greater Philadelphia Nonprofits

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
... of skills-based volunteers. The partnership will provide nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area access to free ... refining an employment policy manual, a data and analytics project, graphic design and animation assistance for a ... nonprofits that can access high-quality consulting support as well as the types of expertise that can be made available ...
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Eagles Announce Additional $275,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Eagles Social Justice Fund

Thursday, December 20, 2018
... Steppingstone Scholars: $20,000 Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project: $20,000 Why Not Prosper: $15,000 Big Brothers Big ... Bennett, Malcolm Jenkins, Chris Long and Rodney McLeod. “As professional athletes, we are fortunate to have a platform ... >> Eagles Announce Additional $275,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Eagles Social Justice Fund ...
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The Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Over $800,000 In Grants to Non-Profits Serving Greater Coatesville

Monday, February 11, 2019
... of the individuals in the Greater Coatesville community.  As community health increasingly becomes more complex, the ... ($5,000) The Parkesburg POINT (($5,000) Scott Field Project ($2,000) Valley Youth House ($10,000) Youth Mentoring ... .  The Brandywine Health Foundation Announces Over $800,000 In Grants to Non-Profits Serving ...
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Lenfest Institute for Journalism Announces Local News Sustainability Grants

The Lenfest Institute
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
... focus either by optimizing reader-supported revenue such as subscriptions and memberships, or by creating new revenue ... While there are multiple partners listed for each project, there is in each case a single grantee, which is ... and civic good.   Lenfest Institute for Journalism Announces Local News Sustainability Grants ...
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Independence Foundation Announces CEO’s Retirement

Susan Sherman
Thursday, July 11, 2024
... that the Independence Foundation Board of Directors announces the upcoming retirement of Susan Sherman, who will leave her role as President & CEO after a dynamic and highly successful ... Mural Arts Philadelphia. Sister Mary Scullion, founder of Project HOME and longtime grantee said, “Susan is a ...
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Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Announces Partnership with Small But Mighty Arts

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
... networks and our knowledge of the communities we serve, as well as our shared belief that small can be powerful.” ... 2018. Grant recipients will be announced the week of May 21, 2018. For more information, visit  ... established artists.     Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Announces Partnership with Small But Mighty Arts ...
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First Round of Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund Grant Recipients Announced

Thursday, September 23, 2021
... to determine what would most benefit their communities. “As a community member in Mantua, which has been given a ... there is something amazing to be said for processes such as those Bread & Roses uplifts that give power specifically ... organizing. The complete list of grant recipients is as follows: Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund R1 Grant ...

Native Voices Rising Announces $3.5 Million to Native-Led Advocacy

Native Voices Rising Grants
Thursday, November 10, 2022
... over the last ten years. It’s how we live our values as Native people, working with our own community leaders ... theory of change. These three-year awards allow these nonprofits to plan for the future, develop sustainable ... and remarkable organizations.  Native Voices Rising Announces $3.5 Million to Native-Led Advocacy ...

City of Philadelphia Selected for $1 Million Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Grant to Fund Temporary Public Art Project that Addresses Gun Violence in Germantown

Bloomberg Art Challenge
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
... today that it has been selected to receive $1,000,000 as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge ... projects addressing an urgent civic issue.   The winning project Healing Verse Germantown: The Streets Are ... through broad partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations.   Healing Verse ...
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Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of Leadership Program to Serve Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits with Support of $4 Million from Harris Philanthropies and The Pew Charitable Trusts

Thursday, August 13, 2020
... the program’s successful implementation in cities such as Boston, Chicago and Detroit. Through these programs, 100 Philadelphia nonprofits will address important management and strategic ... more at pewtrusts.org/Philadelphia . Bridgespan Group Announces Launch of Leadership Program to Serve ...

Ralston Center Announces the Launch of The Sarah Ralston Foundation

Friday, January 13, 2023
... Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization is relaunching as The Sarah Ralston Foundation. The Foundation’s focus is on funding nonprofits and other organizations that improve access to ... serving older adults in Philadelphia. Ralston Center Announces the Launch of The Sarah Ralston Foundation ...
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William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants

Thursday, December 13, 2018
... Grants were awarded to the following organizations: As part of our commitment to supporting the development of ... it can better steward all of its assets, and especially Rebuild’s investments. (Grant Officer:  Cara Ferrentino ) ... and engage communities.    William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants ...
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