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William Penn Foundation Welcomes Stuart Clarke as New Program Director of Watershed Protection

Stuart A. Clarke
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
... in research, data gathering, and advocacy focusing on priority stressors across the Delaware River watershed; ... the foundation's strategic priorities and overseeing grant making, collaboration, and communications activities. Under ... as Executive Director of Outward Bound Atlanta. From 2015-2019, Clarke was appointed by the Maryland General Assembly ...
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City announces first round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund grant recipients

Kensington Community Resilience Fund
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
... awarded through Round one. Speaking about her experience on the CGP, resident Neyda Rios remarked, “as a long time ... makes a difference in our community - to help build in an area where we are usually torn down and not cared ...

Building on Arthur Evans' Legacy: Next Steps For Behavioral Health In Philadelphia

Thursday, February 9, 2017
... vision and led a system-wide transformation effort focused on   recovery, resilience, and self-determination . He ... other partners. Using data can help guide our decision-making and track progress towards goals, including measuring ... and   Rebuilding Community Infrastructure . Create   an advisory board  made up of people who use services, ...

City Announces $300,000 in Grants for Third Round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
... funders, and the  Scattergood Foundation , focused on building resilience and improving the quality of life in ... the first and second grant cycles. New for this cycle is an operating and facilitation partnership with the ... of the necessary conversations that shape our community. Making space to inform and provide resources will have even ...

New Regional COVID-19 Response Dashboard analyzes more than $40M in giving from 13 shared funds in Greater Philadelphia

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
... Network released findings from the dashboard project on September 29 during a free webinar and in a companion ... the Center for High Impact Philanthropy has served as an independent source of knowledge and education to help ... to support data-informed philanthropic decision-making. Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia ...

Sidney Hargro is Philanthropy Network’s new executive director

Sidney R. Hargro
Friday, June 16, 2017
... Foundation of South Jersey  (CFSJ) ED  will take over on July 24. Director of Communications  Amy Seasholtz ... who have like passions to create change,” he said in an interview — accordingly, he thinks of Philanthropy ... engineer’s high-level goals for the network include making sure it’s a part of cross-sector discussions about ...
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The Seybert Foundation Announces New Strategic Direction for Grants, Technical Assistance

Monday, April 16, 2018
... disadvantaged communities.  That merger was an effort on the parts of both Seybert and Western to create ... According to Board President Rich Sedmak, “By making bigger, multi-year operating grants, we show our ...

First Round of South Jersey COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Awarded

CFSJ COVID Response Fund Round 1 Grants
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
... is devastating South Jersey communities, with the brunt of impact on our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Andy Fraizer, ... HERE to see the list of first round grantees. The Fund is making grants in multiple rounds based on three categories. ...
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Op-Ed: Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever

Child Care
Friday, October 16, 2020
... Fund for Women and Girls’ most recent Blueprint Report, on average in Pennsylvania, 40% of a single mom’s annual ... to decide between work and taking care of their children. An additional $5 million in grants will fund the child care ... equity in the workplace. Now is the time to double down on our efforts by addressing the urgent need for child care ...

Philanthropy Network selects Christine Robinson as its new President

Christine Robinson
Friday, October 21, 2022
... ventures; and local, regional and national initiatives on social justice issues. Robinson’s background includes ... where we can pursue equity and justice and make progress on education, housing, community violence, economic security, ... racial equity in their operations and across all social impact priorities. Learn more at ...
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Chester County Community Foundation Honors Denise M. Antonelli of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC with Door Opener Award

Denise Antonelli
Friday, October 18, 2024
... the Door Opener Award, Antonelli has made a significant impact as an attorney who has assisted clients with estate planning, ... and her commitment to ensuring that philanthropy remains an integral part of estate planning. "I've witnessed the ...
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Hale Street Explosion Committee to Connect Residents with Resources

Thursday, June 9, 2022
... Mayor Stephanie Henrick and State Rep. Joe Ciresi are also on the committee, which is led by Josh Park, of Branch Life ... officials to ensure open dialogue and multiple levels of on-the-ground assistance. 100% of funds will be distributed ... of housing for those who have been displaced. An initial distribution of funds will begin this week to the ...
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ComNet19: Lessons on Building a Community of Communicators

ComNet19
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
... the field philanthropic communications. In early October 2019, more than 900 communicators from the non-profit and ... to take a step deeper into the experience by signing on as a Community Ambassador. As one of 49 Ambassadors, I was ... a smaller community within the larger one of ComNet. Making connection, exchanging ideas, building relationships : ...

Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness invests $215,000 to promote culturally-centered strategies to promote mental health

Fund for Immigrant Wellness
Thursday, December 12, 2019
... learnings back to their communities. Tabadul: Reflecting on Our Immigrant Experiences through the Arts , a partnership ... of Culture and Northeast High School uses a process of art-making to engage students and families at Northeast High ...

NBC10, Telemundo62 and Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Award $227,000 in Unrestricted Grants to Eight Local Nonprofits

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
... organizations through the 2024 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants . Since 2018, NBC10 and Telemundo62 have now ... “We salute these organizations and their impact on helping our communities thrive.” The 2024 NBCUniversal ... and community-based programs since July 2023. By providing an alternative to criminal sentencing that lays the ...
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William Penn Foundation Announces Another $11.6 Million for COVID Emergency Action

Monday, March 30, 2020
To our grantees and partners, As the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on our community continues to grow, on Friday the William ... beneficial, especially for organizations faced with making difficult staffing decisions on a daily basis. Our ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off Cohort Two of The Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute Cohort Two Funders
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Coatesville, Pennsylvania -  On January 24th, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its ... The final component of the learning sessions provides an opportunity for each nonprofit to draft a customized ... social justice and racial equity throughout their decision-making and operations. Strategies include: Understanding the ...

#FCPresents Internationally Known Founder of Nonprofit AF, Vu Le

Vu Le
Thursday, February 1, 2024
... of Nonprofit AF, Vu Le (“voo lay”), to Bucks County on March 20 at Bucks County Community College’s Zlock ... (Media Sponsor), Vu will discuss nonprofits’ collective impact during his keynote address. “Known for his no-BS ... said Dr. Tobi Bruhn, FCP’s CEO. “This is an excellent and affordable professional development ...

Census 2020: Your Family Foundation Needs to Engage

Monday, January 28, 2019
... communities you care about. Review the census information on  The Forum  website and talk to your foundation and your ... data outlines the items of the federal budget that, based on census count data, is used to distribute $800 billion to ... risk of deep undercounts in 2020 which will result in an enormous loss of resources for your community — losses ...
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