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Transformation Process and Findings

... leaders, and others throughout the philanthropic sector in and out of our region to better understand Philanthropy ... organizations who support greater Philadelphia. We know that what members value in the Network is different for every ... Funders Funder Communications Professionals Group new CEO/Executive Leadership Group (monthly) renewed | virtual | ...

Bloomberg-Funded Efforts to Stem Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis Announced

Friday, July 12, 2019
Vital Strategies , a public health organization that helps governments strengthen their public health ... of a $10 million commitment to address the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. The initiative is part of a three-year,  ...  and the  Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians  that seeks to engage more than a hundred hospitals to ...
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Addiction / Opioid CrisisHealth Care

Brandywine Health and Housing Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Friday, May 4, 2018
... Pictured: Former Brandywine Health Foundation CEO Frances Sheehan (l) joins the Foundation's current CEO ... of the Brandywine Health and Housing Center opening in Coatesville. Ten years ago, the opening of the Brandywine ... residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of this landmark that has helped to improve the health of the greater ...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation East Auxiliary Volunteers Raise $20K to Promote Health & Wellness

Monday, January 22, 2018
... The Auxiliary operates the “Just For You” gift shop that is located in the lobby of Pottstown Hospital-Tower Health. The gift ... and that support individual and family capacity as well as self-sufficiency goals. The Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts ...
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Health Care

Brandywine Valley Active Aging

Brandywine Active Aging
Thursday, April 14, 2022
... populations needed community now more than ever. When in-person activities went away we were able to stay open ... held virtually. Indoor dining shifted to a drive through that over 150 people attended daily. These things kept us ... that is more than bingo. We are a community of people who love to laugh, exercise, share a meal and celebrate life even ...
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Grantee Profile
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Health CareAging/Elderly
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COVID-19

Philanthropy Network selects Christine Robinson as its new President

Christine Robinson
Friday, October 21, 2022
... Boston area, Christine is a seasoned leader with expertise in nonprofit and public sector systems, generative networks ... ventures; and local, regional and national initiatives on social justice issues. Robinson’s background includes ... philanthropic community and numerous stakeholders. I know that the Greater Philadelphia region is a place where we can ...
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Philanthropy Network News
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Leadership, Culture and Community

Chester County Community Foundation: Event Cancellation and Rapid Recovery Fund Announcement

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
... and the creation of a recovery fund to help organizations that work with the most vulnerable people in Chester County. In accordance with official social ... community,” stated Community Foundation President and CEO, Karen Simmons. This announcement follows the ...
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Disaster Relief
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COVID-19
24May2023

Enhancing Child Well-Being with Cash Assistance: Lessons from the Child Tax Credit and Next Steps for States

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Virtual
... regarding program design, take-up, access, and evaluation that can inform state-level programs. Following the temporary expansion of the federal child tax credit in 2021, 14 states enacted or expanded refundable tax ... for Policy Impact, Urban...

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation Celebrates 15 Years

Wednesday, August 15, 2018
... organizations to help bring about positive change in the area where we live and work. Our success mirrors the ... said PAHWF President David Kraybill.   PAHWF recognizes that its 15-year anniversary celebrates more than its own ... community members through fun activities promoted through social media.   Throughout the year, PAHWF will launch a few ...
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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
... the grant program. The competitive grant challenge, now in its seventh year, provides unrestricted funding to eligible nonprofits that provide vital support to Philadelphia-area communities ... and cultural institutions. Youth develop digital literacy, self-expression, social-emotional empowerment, civic ...
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Men and BoysWomen and GirlsYouth Development

About Philanthropy

... GUSA2024_Infographic.png Philanthropy plays a vital role in the health and vitality of our region and our nation. By ... foundations; the popularity of online giving and use of social media to support causes; the expansion of pooled ... social and economic trends, it is important to note that contributions by individuals remain by far the single ...

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

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
... grants to small grassroots organizations and movements in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties that activate social change within their communities. In response to the ...

Minority & Immigrant Local Businesses Amidst COVID-19 - A Call to Action

... During this session we tie together the learning events that we have all participated in over the last three days of the conference and how these ... together to combat the issues, including PCDC’s Ai Love Chinatown campaign and the proposed impacts and ...
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12/11/2020
9:00am - 10:30am
18Jul2025

Community of Practice for Program Officers/Directors and Grant Managers!

Friday, July 18, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
Bond Collective (Center City)
... no longer brand new to the work, but still navigating the in-between. It’s a chance to connect with peers, swap ... reflect together on what’s working (and what’s not) in a supportive, informal setting.
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Networking
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Philadelphia (City/County)
14Aug2025

Community of Practice for Program Officers/Directors and Grant Managers

Thursday, August 14, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bread & Roses Community Fund
... no longer brand new to the work, but still navigating the in-between. It’s a chance to connect with peers, swap ... reflect together on what’s working (and what’s not) in a supportive, informal setting.
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Networking
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Philadelphia (City/County)
09Apr2020

Virtual Meeting: Promoting Family Support and Child Well-Being in Supportive Communities

Thursday, April 9, 2020
10:00am - 11:30am
Where: 
Via Zoom
... Alliance invites you to an insightful discussion in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month: Promoting ... Featured Speaker: Melissa T. Merrick, PhD President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, Chicago, IL Melissa T. Merrick, PhD is...
04Mar2019

Confluence Philanthropy’s 9th Annual Practitioners Gathering: Truth & Transparency

Monday, March 4, 2019 - 1:00pm to Thursday, March 7, 2019 - 5:00pm
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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
... meaningful, lasting relationships with each other. In 2019, Confluence dives into the theme of “Truth and ... and resources, how we build disruptive industries and social movements for a sustainable future. In our ... Giridharadas , Author of...

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