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Independence Foundation Announces CEO’s Retirement

Susan Sherman
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Press release Susan Sherman 2024.jpg [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 2024] It is with mixed ... believed in giving to non-profits that serve people in Philadelphia and its surrounding Pennsylvania counties; ... and unwavering dedication have significantly impacted Philadelphia. Under her bold and strategic guidance, the ...
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The Douty Foundation announces final, ‘Legacy’ grants totaling $2.2 million as its sunset plan is complete

The Douty Foundation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
... for limited-life philanthropy via Generocity douty2020.png PHILADELPHIA - Today, The Douty Foundation, a private ... funding grassroots groups working for change in the Philadelphia region, and we have always enjoyed a strong ... organizing for racial, social, and economic justice in the Philadelphia region.  We are honored to be part of the Douty ...

Parks & Rec and RecPhilly announce the 10 local entrepreneurs selected as finalists for Making Space program

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Press release via the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation   PHILADELPHIA–Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, in partnership with REC Philly, the City of Philadelphia ...

Matt Berghesier elected chair of Barra Foundation

Matt Bergheiser
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
... (Barra), which promotes and supports innovation in Greater Philadelphia with grants to organizations in Arts and ... leadership and social entrepreneurship in Greater Philadelphia, Matt has founded civic initiatives and led ... Prior to leading University City District, he was Philadelphia regional director for the Knight Foundation, ...
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New Community-Driven Grant Program Available for Community-Based Organizations

Friday, May 7, 2021
... serving neighborhoods most impacted by COVID-19 PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2021 | The City today announced the launch of the N, a partnership between the Office of Community Empowerment and ... and be physically located in and provide services in Philadelphia. Grants of $15,000 will be made to organizations ...

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Arts and Culture Task Force Launch $1 Million Illuminate the Arts Grant

OACCE
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Philadelphia’s individual artists, small and mid-size ... and small creative enterprises are invited to apply.   PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy ...

William Penn Foundation Announces Another $11.6 Million for COVID Emergency Action

Monday, March 30, 2020
... Reinvestment Fund to announce a collaboration to support Philadelphia early learning providers who are struggling to ... Strong Start for Kids Program™ will launch the new Philadelphia Emergency Fund for Stabilization of Early Education (PEFSEE). Over the last five years, Philadelphia has created opportunities for 10,000 more ...

Douty Foundation releases $1.5 million in emergency funding amid COVID-19 crisis

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... Foundation 215-620-1869  jennifer@doutyfoundation.org Philadelphia, PA (April 6, 2020) – Since 1968, The Douty ... grants to small grassroots organizations and movements in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties that activate social ... Foundation is supporting with $500,000.00 each are the Philadelphia Worker Relief Fund and the PA Immigrant Relief ...

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

Independence Public Media Foundation
Thursday, June 3, 2021
IMPFlogo.png PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2021 – The Independence Public Media ... Foundation (IPMF) announces another major investment in Philadelphia’s media making community. Thirteen grants ... and storytelling among diverse communities across Philadelphia,” said Nuala Cabral, IPMF program officer. ...
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The Presser Foundation will distribute more than $787,000 In Capital Support Grants in 2024

Friday, May 3, 2024
... and music education organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Capital projects include the construction ... - $13,000 Chester Children’s Chorus - $9,000 Choral Arts Philadelphia - $7,500 Elevate Vocal Arts - $10,000 ... Immaculata University - $14,000 Musicopia - $20,000 Opera Philadelphia - $15,000 PRISM Quartet - $5,000 Rowan Community ...
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Rebuild Receives Grant to Support Needed Improvements to Vare

Thursday, July 12, 2018
Press Release CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS For Immediate ... July 12, 2018 Contact: David Gould , 267-240-2010 PHILADELPHIA – Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) – the City of Philadelphia’s initiative to invest hundreds of millions of ...
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Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $800,000 in 2023 Community Voices Grants

IPMF Community Voices 2023 - Save Chinatown
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
News release via Independence Public Media Foundation PHILADELPHIA, August 15, 2023—The Independence Public Media ... support underrepresented communities across the Greater Philadelphia region build their power by documenting, ... the exceptional community work happening in and around Philadelphia was energizing. Decision making was intense, and ...
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Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Press Release   Rebuild Hancock Playground.png PHILADELPHIA - Mayor Kenney alongside Council President ... first budget as a part of his vision for a more equitable Philadelphia, Rebuild seeks to improve pivotal community ... diversity and inclusion.  Rebuild is a public private partnership made possible by the Philadelphia Beverage Tax. ...

Independence Public Media Foundation Announces $5.5 Million in Grant Renewals

Large puppet with sign "Our Community Is Not For Sale"
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Via IPMF's website PHILADELPHIA, July 12, 2023—The Independence Public Media ... Equity Project)— $75,000 Paul Robeson House / West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance — $70,000 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) — ...

Brandywine Health Foundation Receives Grant in Support of Coatesville Food Truck Project

Coatesville Food Truck
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
... their families.” This grant marks the beginning of a partnership between the Brandywine Health Foundation and ...

United Way of PA Reminds Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations that Grants are Available to Help Vaccinate Children, in addition to 1st, 2nd Doses and Boosters

Thursday, November 4, 2021
... in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) is a partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health reduce ...

The Alliance for Health Equity Invests $225,000 over two years in Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. at Chester County (OIC) for the Coatesville Homelessness and Unemployment Collective

The Alliance for Health Equity
Friday, December 17, 2021

Coatesville's Collective Impact Initiative will help people live healthy and well by increasing employment, living wages, and housing stability for adults 18–24-year-old males and females of color living in Coatesville by 2026. 

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