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Philly parents, don't leave the city when your kids reach school age | Opinion

Friday, March 23, 2018
Via Philly.com by  Elliot Weinbaum , For the Inquirer When the kids reach school age, it’s time ... vibrant new spaces are enhancing the learning experiences for children. Other organizations are also helping to make ... Temple University is helping 250 teachers pursue National Board certification – the most respected and recognized ...
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The Case for General Operating Support

Thursday, August 23, 2018
First posted on the Center for Effective Philanthropy blog | Image via CEP By Andrea ... praised by the Stanford Social Innovation Review for its impact in the community. Given all of its success, ... officer of the Claneil Foundation. Michael Jordan is board chair of the Claneil Foundation. The Case for General ...
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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
... the COVID-19 health emergency. This includes $5 million for relief efforts in RWJF’s home state of New Jersey, hit ... that everyone in America has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. The aim of this funding is to help ... burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved using the funds to help address ...

Healthcare & Economic Relief Fund Helping Coatesville Residents in Time of Need

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
... to the new fund, the Foundation committed to match, dollar for dollar each contribution, withholding nothing additional for administrative costs. Donations In Solidarity with ... role and mission in a post pandemic world, the incoming board chair Rick Clark assures our community that “the ...
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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $2.8 Million in Film and Journalism Grants to 30 Projects and Organizations

IPMF Film Grants Dec 2020
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
... at a better time.” Read Nuala’s essay on what IPMF board and staff learned during listening sessions with the ... news and information in multiple languages for the public, in response to COVID-19. “Community media ... pandemic, but we also laid a lot of groundwork this year for robust, community-led media making that helps people feel ...
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New Community Grants by Philadelphia City Fund Announced

Philadelphia City Fund
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
... a little-known fact that a portion of the entrance fees for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend directly benefit ... focused on improving health equity—this year’s theme—for all Philadelphians. From programs that address the health ... Director Jody Greenblatt. Richard Levins, PCF’s Board Chair, also noted: “Philadelphia is facing many ...

Foundations Community Partnership Awards Grants That Will Serve More Than 11,500 Bucks County Residents

FCP presents grant to to Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian
Thursday, October 19, 2023
... residents. “These nonprofits provide essential services for their clients during a time of need and continued ... uncertainty,” said Abigail Halloran, Chair of FCP’s Board of Directors. “Supporting innovative ideas and ... – to expand its calendar of events and activities for clients with autism and other disabilities. Central Bucks ...
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The Nelson Foundation Announces June 2024 Grant Awards

The Nelson Foundation
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
... The Nelson Foundation is excited to announce that our Board of Directors has awarded the 2024 Core Grants as well ... to their mission and are making a positive impact for young people and the communities in which they live. This ... and/or systems change work in the areas of fair funding for public schools, creating a diverse pipeline of teachers, ...

Union Benevolent Association Announces New Grantmaking Strategy Focused on Strengthening Communities

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
... neighborhoods with sustained, multi-year funding. “For over 190 years, UBA has been committed to supporting ... within the Southwest Philadelphia community. Greg Goldman, Board Chair of UBA believes, “This multifaceted approach ... immediate community needs.” Looking Ahead: Applications for the three-year general operating grant in Southwest ...
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The Cigna Group Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to Eluna to Help Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
... of The Cigna Group, to help expand its grief programming for affected youth. Funding supports one of Eluna’s ... programs: Camp Erin, the largest grief camp network for school-aged youth and their families across the U.S. and ... and vitality of young people,” said Melissa Skottegaard, board chair, The Cigna Group Foundation. “Communities are ...

U.S. Giving Tops the $400 Billion Mark for the First Time

Tuesday, June 12, 2018
... Billion to Charity in 2017, Crossing the $400 Billion Mark for the First Time Stock market, economic conditions helped drive solid growth in contributions across the board   CHICAGO  [June 12, 2018]— Powered by a booming ... & Company. “Contributions went up nearly across the board, signaling that Americans seem to be giving according ...
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Early Learnings on Building Foundation Openness

Friday, December 21, 2018
... strategies and goals. A recent report by The Center for Effective Philanthropy , a United Philanthropy Forum member, noted that “foundations cannot expect to improve in ... would result in significant changes within the PSOs’ member foundations. However, an evaluation of the effort did ...
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Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists

Impact100 Philadelphia
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
... to foster empathy and to create an inclusive home for artists, audiences, and students. They provide theater ... their lobby into an online learning center 24/7 for students in grades K-7. Education Focus Area Finalist: ... also looking to turn the new outdoor space into a point for community engagement by continuing to innovate and offer ...

Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness announces first grantee cohort

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
... Philadelphia. (Philadelphia, PA) – The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness announces its first ever grantee ... $50,000 based on the proposed programs. The Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness is designed to alter the traditional ... Oni Richards-Waritay, Executive Director of AFAHO and a member of the Community Fund granting group. “This process ...
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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
... as young as 2-years-old have been held in detention there for more than a year. This practice violates Pennsylvania ... statement that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania stands for the value of tolerance on which it was founded. ... Legaspi Sanchez , Executive Director, Chester County Fund for Women and Girls , West Chester, PA Joseph Pyle , ...

Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester County Fund for Women and Girls Partner on County-wide Survey of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Thursday, November 15, 2018
... County Women's Commission and the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls to develop a confidential 10-minute ... about healthy and safe workplace environments for all. The survey deadline is December 21, 2018 ; findings ... Chester County Commissioners and the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, looks forward to engaging in community ...
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Impact100 Philadelphia Awards $382,500 in Funding to Five Area Nonprofits

Impact100 Philadelphia 2019 Grant Awards
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
... from five grant finalists and cast their votes for those organizations that received Core Mission Grants and ... mission is to ensure access to a quality public education for all children in Pennsylvania. They pursue this mission by ... homelessness.   Musicopia’s unwavering mission for 45 years is to provide opportunities for children to ...
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