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The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund Launch PhilaImpact Fund

Monday, April 30, 2018
... of  PhilaImpactFund , a new place-based impact investment opportunity targeted to the Greater Philadelphia region. The Fund is believed to ... stability for low-income families, better health outcomes, higher educational attainment, greater access to fresh, ...

Pennsylvania establishes blueprint for successful collegiate recovery programs

Thursday, September 22, 2022
... — September 22, 2022 — The Association of Recovery in Higher Education ( ARHE ) announced yesterday that ... in Southeastern Pennsylvania. That growth is attributed to the leadership and investment by the  Independence Blue ... of the IBC Foundation. “Every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, including a ...

TD Charitable Foundation Awards $7 million in Grants to 37 Non-Profits Supporting Housing for Marginalized Communities

TD Housing for Everyone
Friday, May 17, 2024
... Bank® , today announced it awarded a total of $7 million to 37 non-profits across the bank's Maine to Florida ... who are unsheltered or experiencing homelessness due to higher eviction rates as pandemic-era programs have ended or ... TD hosted its first TD Housing Summit, a groundbreaking event aimed at addressing the critical need for affordable ...
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City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
... from Workforce Solutions Grant for innovative solutions to support un- and under-employed Philadelphians.  Workforce ... residents, but the challenges we face today are also an opportunity to change course and work harder to deliver true ... individuals with minimal IT experience for in-demand, higher-paying technology jobs. The Urban League of ...

Impact100 Philadelphia announces 2021 grant finalists

Impact100 Philadelphia
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
... announced the eight organizations selected as Finalists to receive a total of $420,000 in funding in 2021. Core ... parent, and homeless families in Philadelphia through higher education, affordable housing, supportive services, ... Home was founded in 2009 with a desire to improve the options for women coming home to Philadelphia after serving ...

Take-Aways from the 2022 Member Pulse Survey

2022 Member Pulse Survey
Monday, May 16, 2022
... Network conducted its second Member Pulse Survey to learn more about how regional funders are continuing to ... if they would pursue a collaborative funding opportunity moving forward.    Racial Equity Nearly all ... (44%) or remain the same (52%) in 2022. In 2021, a higher percent of respondents reported both an increase (68%) ...
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City of Philadelphia, in Partnership with the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge, Announces Second Round of Microgrants for Criminal Justice Reform

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
... MacArthur Foundation and a $2.275 million grant awarded to the City as part of their Safety and Justice Challenge ... said Mayor Jim Kenney, “We are grateful for the opportunity to address systemic and historic inconsistencies ... in our legal and criminal justice systems, while also exploring new avenues forward. The funding and support from ...
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The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage to Focus on Recovery Funding for Philadelphia Arts and History Organizations in 2021

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
... COVID-19, Philadelphia’s Arts Community Continues to Adapt, Inspire, and Move Toward Recovery by Paula ... arts and history organizations in the Philadelphia region to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, ... programs and events. The new recovery grants are designed to help current and past Center grantee institutions emerge ...

National Philanthropic Trust Donor-recommended Grants to Charities Increase 18% to $5.49 Billion in Fiscal Year 2024

Narional Philanthropic Trust
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
... donor-advised funds  (DAFs), granted $5.49 billion to qualified charitable organizations in the U.S. and 57 ... grants grew 101% from 20,470 to 41,217. “Inflation and higher interest rates continued to play a role in all sectors ... can do with a DAF  and about  NPT’s impact investing options .
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Parks & Rec and RecPhilly announce the 10 local entrepreneurs selected as finalists for Making Space program

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
... Reimagining Recreation program.  “Congratulations to these ten entrepreneurs! They have so much creativity and ... is an exciting next step for Making Space as we get closer to bringing small local businesses to rec centers and ... run by staff and volunteers. It would serve healthy dining options while using rescued food in Philadelphia. The cafe ...

Showing up is half the battle when it comes to change. Here’s what comes next | Opinion by Pedro Ramos

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
... We showed up. In the rain, in unusually big numbers, to vote for the women and men we believed would help make our ... and shared purpose — and enjoying the experience of exploring pathways to change. You can get an overview of the ... fraternal, and other organizations provide an array of options for collective impact.

First Hospital Foundation is Now Philadelphia Health Partnership

Thursday, February 1, 2018
... million in more than 160 nonprofit organizations that work to address the health needs of the most vulnerable and ... of underserved Philadelphians by supporting access to quality care and services and advancing health equity. PHP ... a vision of a Philadelphia in which everyone has the opportunity to achieve optimal health and well-being. ...

National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia

Thursday, July 19, 2018
... 941-893-1818   Grade-Level Reading Week in Philadelphia to focus on community solutions to help children succeed in ... Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is convening the weeklong event for funders, national and state leaders, partners in ... is more than a conference — it is a collaborative opportunity for people dedicated to this important issue to ...
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What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
... was coming in the funding world — but was hesitant to jump in herself. We’re talking  mission investing , and ... of a trip to the  national Mission Investors Exchange summit  in June. Reinvestment Fund has “such a strong ... Other local foundation staff and boards are actively exploring mission investing — for instance, Untours ...

PAHWF Announces Annual Health & Wellness Conference

Monday, June 11, 2018
... and mental health. HBHM provides a day for educators to collaborate and learn with colleagues before the start of ... opportunities for attendees. When registering for the event, attendees have the option of choosing their sessions ... expert-led content presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to gain the perspective of many like-minded ...
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Using Public Data to Advance Philanthropy

Area Deprivation Index
Monday, August 12, 2019
... down with many philanthropists in the region. As we begin to chat about their work and the challenges faced, we almost ... the grantor is reviewing. This will also allow us the opportunity to thoughtfully share and align information, so ... With the greater accessibility of all this data, we'll be exploring tools and capacity building that can enable ...
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Learning Together: How to Create a Regional Coordinated Capacity Building System

blue-orange building blocks
Thursday, December 12, 2024
... a conversation with nonprofit leaders about how best to support them in evolving their practices and strengthening ... could reduce this burden and provide greater clarity on options and access points leading to less         ... on centering the experience of nonprofits and provide an opportunity to engage even more partners from across the ...
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New Lenfest initiative aims to connect more North Philadelphians to employment

Attendees during the first meeting of the Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative. Photo: Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
... North Philadelphia residents.  North Philadelphia is home to roughly more than 275,000 residents — approximately 18% ... median annual earnings of roughly $42,500.  According to Philadelphia Works, Inc. research , North Philadelphia residents suffer from a higher unemployment rate (9%) than their counterparts from ...
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