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Philadelphia Takes First Steps Toward City-wide Historic and Cultural Resources Survey

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
... centuries of history and culture? Philadelphia is about to find out. Next month the Department of Planning and ... William Penn Foundation will provide a $250,000 grant to support the project. To ensure that preservation will be ... Kenney. “That’s why I’m especially pleased that the work to survey these assets will include our residents. I’m ...

Giving Circle Spotlight: Q&A with the Asian Mosaic Fund

Giving Circles Roundtable Chat at SPARX 2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
... Mosaic Fund The  Asian Mosaic Fund (AMF) giving circle is a diverse group of multi-generational supporters committed to advancing the well-being of the Greater ... impact on our community. Beyond that, we highlight the work of these organizations at our grantees reception, which ...
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Atlanta-based First Step Staffing Expands into Philadelphia

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
... Philadelphia. Founded in 2007, First Step’s mission is to secure sustainable income for individuals transitioning ... These men and women are then provided with wrap-around support services, such as job coaching and transportation, to ...

PECO Announces New Powering the Arts Grant for Community-Based Organizations in Southeastern PA

Friday, July 1, 2022
... reach new and diverse audiences and reduce barriers to their participation.  The Powering the Arts grant program ... per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years to support new or ongoing efforts to attract diverse audiences ... that will enhance engagement as organizations work to recover from the pandemic,” said Romona Riscoe ...
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City Announces $300,000 in Grants for Third Round of the Kensington Community Resilience Fund

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Thirty $10,000 general operating grants will be distributed to grassroots, community-based organizations, addressing ... Fund will continue to galvanize the community and support bold and impactful organizations.” Through its ... “The ability to inform the community of the many ways they can be involved and heard has had a tremendous ...

Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project Awarded $4.5 Million in State Funding

Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project
Thursday, April 28, 2022
... McClinton this week announced the approval of $4.5 million to invest in much needed improvements at the Francis J. Myers ... Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, for her unwavering support and advocacy for public spaces like the F.J. Myers ... held their first community engagement and design event for the second phase of the project - residents can ...

City of Philadelphia and PIDC Open Applications to Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund

Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
Monday, March 23, 2020
... a more-than-$9 million grant and loan program designed to support Philadelphia small businesses, help maintain payroll ... and preserve jobs.” Businesses can now apply for assistance from the fund at  ...
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Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Hires New Program Officer

Viviann Schorle
Thursday, December 10, 2020
... The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of seasoned nonprofit professional ... Ms. Schorle’s decades of experience, including extensive work with diverse communities, will be an asset to both the ... national model of evidence-based strategies to assist and support those with HIV/AIDS. She was a coordinator with the ...
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PHL COVID-19 Fund Deploys Additional Aid as Region Continues Its Recovery Efforts

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Friday, September 25, 2020
Related Coverage: PHL COVID-19 Fund awards $400,000 to Philadelphia-area nonprofits by Marc Narducci for the ... 8th round of funding to aid area nonprofits working to support the safe reopening of communities. The Fund, launched ... to enable individuals and families to safely return to work, learning activities and play. Among the organizations ...
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Ralston Center Announces the Launch of The Sarah Ralston Foundation

Friday, January 13, 2023
... in West Philadelphia is now a philanthropy dedicated to supporting organizations serving older adults across the ... provide care for behavioral and mental health issues; support caregivers; and coordinate the care of older adults ... nonprofit organizations doing great and innovative work for aging adults across the entire city of Philadelphia ...
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Asian Americans United

Asian Americans United students
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
... & vaccine clinics Website: aaunited.org Click here to download a PDF of this profile. Based on an interview with ... to undocumented folks who couldn’t receive government assistance. During the election season we did extra texting ... very quickly to vaccination, collaborating with other immigration services organizations to create a safe space and ...

HealthSpark Foundation announces the Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund

HealthSpark Foundation
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Via HealthSpark Foundation As part of our efforts to build a more thriving Montgomery County, it is with great ... with an opportunity to think and act differently in how we support movement building and grassroot advocacy in ... community. The next phase of the Community Action Team’s work will focus on the implementation and formal launch of ...

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 ... Project grants are still common, but General Operating Support has emerged as the most frequently provided type of ... support Calls to simplify reporting requirements Identifying sustainable, post-pandemic funding streams for ...
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76ers Donate Funds to Purchase 10,000 Chromebooks for School District of Philadelphia Students

The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 30, 2020
... and Co-Managing Partner David Blitzer have stepped up to fund the purchase of 10,000 computers to make distance ... when I thank them for their generosity.” According to a 2019 School District survey, approximately half of the ... up to $11 million for the purchase of new computers. Support from outside sources to cover the costs of buying new ...
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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
... awarded its fall Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to 13 non-profit organizations serving children, young ... provide essential services for their clients during a time of need and continued uncertainty,” said Abigail ... other disabilities. Central Bucks School District – to support Student Voice Days, a series of events engaging ...
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Hurricane Dorian: How to Help

Thursday, September 5, 2019
... tied with the 1935 Labor Day storm as the strongest storm to make landfall in the Atlantic and the strongest hurricane ... The AmerisourceBergen Foundation Commits $75,000 to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Dorian (9.5.19) ... New York Times has published an article sharing multiple ways to help Hurricane Dorian Survivors in the Bahamas. ...

Hale Street Explosion Committee to Connect Residents with Resources

Thursday, June 9, 2022
... 8, 2022—A committee of community stakeholders has formed to help connect those impacted by the Pottstown Hale Street explosion with community resources and support funds. The Pottstown Explosion Support Fund has ... ground providing counseling since the day of the tragic event. In both cases, mention Pottstown Explosion Support. ...
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PHL COVID-19 Fund Responds to Urgent Community Needs, More than $12 Million Pledged to Date

PHL COVID-19 Fund Partners
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... earmarks more than $2 million in first round of grants to nonprofits By Mike Narducci for the Philadelphia Inquirer ... will be made weekly to community-based organizations that support residents in three primary capacities: food and basic ... As community need will be substantial and ongoing, our work as healthcare providers, community advocates, and ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $2 Million in Grants to Media Making Organizations

Independence Public Media Foundation
Thursday, June 3, 2021
... Thirteen grants totaling $2 million were awarded to a range of film, journalism, storytelling, and youth media ... first round of grants for 2021, IPMF provided continued support to a group of existing grantees that lift up ... of color. With this round of grants, IPMF explored ways to support the growth of its grantees in a manner that ...
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ComNet19: Lessons on Building a Community of Communicators

ComNet19
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
... at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. As the first person to have this role, Karel felt a bit lost. He knew public ... at every level When attending a big conference or event, the phrase “alone, together” sometimes crosses my ... the larger purpose of creating a better world in eloquent ways. Janet Mock spoke about the importance of making Trans ...

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