NBME Selects Its First Philanthropy Director
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
To further philanthropic efforts in medical education and health care, NBME has named its inaugural Philanthropy Director, Allison Anderson Acevedo.
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Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in Philadelphia
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Since its launch in 2019, the initiative has awarded $1.25 million in grants to advance community-driven solutions to historic food injustice.
Hospital Closures: Community Leaders Partner to Minimize Disruption of Healthcare Services
Monday, January 31, 2022
With Tower Health’s closure of Jennersville Hospital on December 31, and the closure of Brandywine Hospital’s doors today, The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance), formerly the Brandywine Health Foundation, has announced the formation of the Health Services Leadership Group Task Force.
Philanthropy Network launches 2022 Member Pulse Survey
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Similar to last year, our 2022 survey asks about member's funding, operations, grantmaking practices, and year-ahead outlook, and contains a few new questions about human resources practices, benefits and policies.
The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The new Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute is a series of learning sessions designed to support the nonprofit sector in its commitment to recognize and mitigate the deeply rooted inequities experienced by its most marginalized community members, including those experienced by the Black and Brown communities.
The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Matrie Johnson with Kitchen Table Award
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Fund for Women and Girls will honor Matrie Johnson – a longtime and devoted advocate for women and girls in Chester County – with its Kitchen Table Award at the 17th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon in May.
FAQ: Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort with a Racial Equity Lens
Thursday, January 27, 2022
This brief FAQ answers some common questions about our 2022 Trust-Based Philanthropy Virtual Cohort to help potential applicants determine if it's right for them. The deadline to apply is Feb. 11th at 5pm.
FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools
Thursday, February 17, 2022
A $50,000 donation to The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia from FCM Hospitality will provide food and supplies to all twelve culinary arts programs in the district.
Pew Awards $7.7M to Philadelphia Human Services, Arts, and Civic Nonprofits to Expand Programs, Adapt Business Models
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Grants include $3.5M for Project HOME to expand housing and support for people with substance use disorder.
PHLCares Presents $500,000 in Grants to Four Philadelphia Homeless Service Organizations
Friday, February 25, 2022
PHL Cares fund of Philadelphia Foundation, a business-led initiative investing in solutions to homelessness, presented its first round of funding to four homeless service organizations at a press conference this week.
2022 Lipman Family Prize Honorees Named
Friday, March 18, 2022
Three organizations - CDD Society, Make a Difference, and Yamba Malawi - have been named as honorees for the 2022 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Each is guaranteed an unrestricted financial award of $100,000 and one grand prize winner will receive $250,000.
Independence Blue Cross Foundation Launches Institute for Health Equity
Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation announced a five-year, $15 million commitment to advance health equity through the creation of a new Foundation program: the Institute for Health Equity.
Willow Grove CDC
Thursday, December 16, 2021
"All you can do is continue to have conversations and be encouraging. Have open dialogue with them, share as much information as you have, try to break up myths."
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Thursday, December 16, 2021
"It is our obligation to lift as we climb. To try to move things in a positive direction in which everyone is encompassed in the American dream."
Health Care Solutions of Del. Valley
Thursday, April 7, 2022
"By meeting people with understanding in places that felt safe, we built trust and educated in a way that dismantled misinformation and brought joy."
GALAEI
Thursday, December 16, 2021
"We hold the key... And we, as the folks who are in charge at this point, have the ability to say, “This hasn’t been working, let’s try something new." "
Brandywine Valley Active Aging
Thursday, April 14, 2022
"The elderly population needed more than [COVID-19 vaccine] education. They sought community, trust and understanding."
Leadership Transition at the Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Monday, April 11, 2022
The board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces that its Executive Director, Barbara Silzle, will step down from her position on July 15, 2022.
The Fund for Women and Girls names new Executive Director
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
The Fund for Women and Girls’ Board of Directors announces the appointment of Kim Andrews as Executive Director, effective on May 2, 2022.
Francis J. Myers Recreation Center Rebuild Project Awarded $4.5 Million in State Funding
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton this week announced the approval of $4.5 million to invest in much needed improvements at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia.