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... philanthropy sparks solutions that improve the quality of life in our communities—from advancing the arts to ... philanthropy in Greater Philadelphia, we focus our lens on increasing the impact and effectiveness of regional giving and act as a hub for local learning and collaboration.   Our Members ...

The Philadelphia Foundation Announces On The Table Philly “Activate” Mini-Grants

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
... to help transform ideas generated during last year’s   On the Table Philly   into tangible initiatives that will ... energized people’s thinking around important community issues,” said Philadelphia Foundation President & CEO Pedro A. Ramos. “The projects funded through the grants will not ...
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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

New EPIP Philly Book Club Discusses "Decolonizing Wealth"

Decolonizing Wealth book cover
Friday, May 17, 2019
Reposted with permission from EPIP Philly Ever read a book about philanthropy and wonder who you can call to ... will help us all learn so that we may heal. Represent the community:  We should explore grassroots funding and stop ... Director or board chair is the only person who speaks on behalf of an organization or the communities it represents ...
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Leeway Foundation announces $55,000 in Art and Change Grants

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Monday, October 7, 2019
... in Greater Philadelphia, supporting their work to address a range of social change issues. The fall 2019 cycle of ... propose a project that impacts a larger group, audience or community; have financial need; and live in the Greater ... Nzadi Keita (ACG ‘14). Applications are made available on the Leeway website and may also be obtained by calling ...

How Pew Is Addressing COVID-19's Impacts on Philadelphia and Our Grantees

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
... know it. From the loved ones we’ve lost and the strain on our hospitals and public health systems to the social ... large number of low-income Philadelphians—with almost a quarter of the city’s residents living in poverty—the ... assist some of the most vulnerable adults in our community, including those struggling with homelessness, ...
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A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos look a bit unusual these days. Face masks and Chromebooks never ... racial justice, and access to healthcare — are the same community needs that brought CCFWG and other non-profit ... who is doing it all in heels and with a smile on her face. Just like we tell our kids to speak up when ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Grantmakers of Western PA, and Northeastern Pennsylvania Grantmakers invite funders and practitioners to join us on Wednesday, June 23rd from 2:00 – 3:15 PM to discuss the ... schools in the lowest 20 percent of local wealth. A  study  released in October 2020 found that 428 of PA’s ...

FCM Hospitality and 8 Philadelphia restaurants donate to School District’s Culinary Arts Program in 12 schools

Thursday, February 17, 2022
... supply-chain issues and labor shortages, coupled with a vendor abruptly canceling their school food contracts ... gift will help more than 730 students receive the hands-on training they need to prepare for careers in the culinary ... – all of whom have helped the District serve its community and students in new ways,” said Frisby-Greenwood. ...

City launches $1.5 Million 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 12, 2024
... 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The 2024 Illuminate the Arts Grant is a means to help strengthen and financially uplift ... support and acknowledge their creative practice and impact on Philadelphia’s disadvantaged and most underserved and ... geared to meet the needs of the local arts and culture community while providing funds quickly and efficiently. ...
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09May2018

Walking the Talk: Values-Based Grantmaking

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
9:00am - 12:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... always aligned grantmakers’ values. Learn how to bring a values-based approach to your grantmaking in a workshop ... values-based grantmaking. The workshop features tools for building consensus around values-based grantmaking as well as ... giving programs. Michelle speaks and writes regularly on effective grants management practices and has consulted ...

Health Department Announces Significant Contributions to the Philly Joy Bank from the William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners

Monday, March 20, 2023
... activities of the Philly Joy Bank. The Philly Joy Bank is a pilot program of the Philadelphia Community Action Network (CAN) a collective impact stakeholder group focused on reducing racial disparities in infant mortality. This ...
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Collective ActionEquity and Social Justice
04Apr2017

The Farm Bill: Identifying New Bedfellows in the Reauthorization Debate and in Advocacy

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
... this year, members discussed the importance of holding a policy briefing on the Farm Bill, where funders could get the facts on ... Adam C. Bonin Louise Hayes, Esq.

As city waits on soda tax ruling, private sector pours on support for Rebuild

Tuesday, November 21, 2017
... Given all the news stories that have described Rebuild as a “ $500 million initiative ,” you might have assumed ... Mayor Jim Kenney’s massive attempt to rewrite the future of the city’s rec centers, libraries, playgrounds, and ... tax, which the city has earmarked to pay off the interest on the $300 million in construction bonds. While city ...
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What's New at Rebuild (November 2017)

Monday, December 4, 2017
    Here is a round-up of recent news and developments with the City of ... made up of a diverse coalition of city officials, community leaders and subject matter experts, is charged ... reviewing Rebuild's progress and making recommendations on program implementation. Oversight Board meetings are open ...

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