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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
... In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic amplified a need for accessible public spaces and strategic digital ... said Ellen Hwang, Knight Foundation program director for Philadelphia. “Accessible public spaces are critical ... relationships among community and the land and river. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – $624,244 To partner ...

The Lenfest Institute announces $1.3 million in grants to support The Philadelphia Inquirer’s community-focused journalism

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Thursday, May 20, 2021
... Inquirer (May 20, 2021) The Lenfest Institute for Journalism today announced $1.3 million in new grants to ... history while exploring potential solutions.  Support for  The Inquirer’s investigative ... sexual abuse and violence at area schools; deep flaws in Pennsylvania’s probation system, and other vital topics. ...

Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County Awards $75,000 Grant

Members of the Along the Way team accept the $75,000 IMPACT Bucks Grant from a coalition of local funders
Monday, July 15, 2024
... development, childcare, and family support program for single mother households. The grant is the result of a ... by improving economic self-sufficiency and opportunity for socially and/or economically disadvantaged people.   ...   While Bucks County is the third wealthiest county in Pennsylvania, almost 6% of its total residents live at an ...

Brandywine Health Foundation Enters Second Phase of Healthcare & Economic Relief Fund

Thursday, May 7, 2020
(Coatesville, Pennsylvania) - Brandywine Health Foundation has now begun ... 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for general operating grants. To learn more about Phase Two: ... and economic opportunities in the Greater Coatesville, Pennsylvania area. Brandywine Health Foundation Enters Second ...
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New EPIP Philly Book Club Discusses "Decolonizing Wealth"

Decolonizing Wealth book cover
Friday, May 17, 2019
... the Stanford Social Innovation Review by Edgar Villanueva for an overview of the key concepts, including his seven ... join us for the next one! EPIP Philly’s next book club event is June 27th. We’ll be discussing White Fragility by ... Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania and former Program Manager for the Lipman Family ...
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Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census

Governor Wolf
Friday, September 14, 2018
... Count Commission , which will make recommendations for the most accurate count of Pennsylvanians in the upcoming ... census data impacts all of us, from the number of seats Pennsylvania has in Congress to the amount of federal funds ... and rural communities. “ The commission will coordinate Pennsylvania’s involvement with the census, which occurs ...
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Four Takeaways from Race, Class AND Gender: Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice Funding

Friday, April 5, 2019
... Network Greater Philadelphia partnered with the Women’s Funding Collaborative to host a discussion on ... of researchers and experts that improves life outcomes for at-risk youth through race- and gender-responsive ... race, class, and gender to improve equity and efficacy for funders and grantees. Here are the four biggest takeaways ...
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Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in Philadelphia

Reinvestment Fund Food Justice Initiative
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... not determine your food options, but that is the reality for too many Philadelphians. Food access differences across ... other inequities,” said Amanda Wagner, Program Manager for Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Health Department. ... of Color (BIPOC) owned or led and 11 are owned or led by women. One of this year's grantees is the West Philly ...

United Way of PA Sheds Light on Financial Hardships: The ALICE Report

United for ALICE
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
... Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), along with United Way of Pennsylvania and regional partners, today released a report that shows that 1.2 million Pennsylvania households earn more than the federal poverty level but still not enough to pay for essentials such as housing, food, transportation and ...

Pew Announces $4.5M in Grants Supporting Philadelphia Region’s Frail Elderly

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
... poverty line, representing an income of up to $24,000 for an individual, with many facing health issues and social ... Center for Seniors KleinLife Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition ... Action Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation Supportive Older Women’s Network Goal 3: To maintain or increase seniors’ ...

Community Foundation of South Jersey Announces Five Transform South Jersey Grant Recipients

Transform South Jersey Heart & Soul
Friday, February 21, 2020
... Authority Salem County – Salem, through Stand Up for Salem “It was an extremely difficult decision to make, ... of work to mobilize their community and build momentum for Community Heart & Soul,” said Andy Fraizer, executive ... of life for children and families living in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The work of the Wells ...

PHL COVID-19 Fund Deploys Additional Aid as Region Continues Its Recovery Efforts

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Friday, September 25, 2020
... $400,000 to Philadelphia-area nonprofits by Marc Narducci for the Philadelphia Inquirer   PHLCovid19Twitter.png ... by implementing person-centered programs that improve care for people with complex health and social needs. Grant ... and Southern New Jersey, serving communities in Pennsylvania’s Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and ...
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NBC10, Telemundo62 and Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Award $227,000 in Unrestricted Grants to Eight Local Nonprofits

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
... and community engagement. The 2024 application period for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits began March 19 and ... to honor eight local non-profit organizations with grants for unrestricted funding through the NBCUniversal Local ... Greater Philadelphia area, including 18 counties across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. Telemundo62 viewers ...
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What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)

Monday, December 4, 2017
... with the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative for November 2017: November 1  - The Rebuild Oversight Board ... the public and will be held quarterly. Stay tuned for details on the next meeting. November 15 - Rebuild ... Users.  Only Project Users will be eligible to apply for grants to work on Rebuild projects.  See the list of ...

The Mayor’s Fund For Philadelphia is now The Philadelphia City Fund

Philadelphia City Fund
Thursday, February 9, 2023
... new website,   www.philacityfund.org, the Mayor’s Fund for Philadelphia officially has become the Philadelphia City ... partnership projects that improve the quality of life for all Philadelphians in innovative ways.” A Track Record ... facilitating public-private partnerships, in addition to event management. He named a new executive director and a new ...
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PA is Ready! grants expand support for Immigrant communities

PA is Ready!
Monday, November 23, 2020
... totaling $228,750, to 22 groups serving communities across Pennsylvania. PA is Ready!  is an innovative, community-led ... serving diverse immigrant and refugee communities across Pennsylvania. The overarching goal of the  PA is Ready! ... communities have the skills and resources necessary for building safe and welcoming communities that promote all ...

PA is Ready! receives $150k in funding to support immigration services

Friday, April 6, 2018
... and The Philadelphia Foundation . Coordinated by Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC), PA ... provide quality, high-volume immigration services across Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Foundation partners closely ... statewide entity capable of addressing emerging needs.
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National Study Reports Foundations Maintained or Increased Spending in 2020; Long-Term Investment Returns Held Steady

2020 Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations® (CCSF)
Monday, August 23, 2021
... Foundations–Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations® (CCSF) (the ... the long-term investment returns that are essential for supporting foundations’ mission. Study data also showed ... absolute return, market neutral, long/short, 130/30, event-driven and derivatives.) Community foundations reported ...

The Funders’ Network announces Partners for Places grantees

Monday, November 6, 2017
... the United States will receive nearly a million dollars for sustainability efforts that largely benefit low-income ... neighborhoods. The funding is through the Partners for Places matching grants program, which pairs city ... a healthy environment, a strong economy, and well-being for all residents. Of the 11 grantees, two are from the ...
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