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Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement

Photo courtesy Smith Memorial Playground
Friday, April 9, 2021
... — April 8, 2021 — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced a $2.2 million investment in nine ... In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic amplified a need for accessible public spaces and strategic digital ... advance Philadelphia public spaces. Knight is investing $1.8 million in the following projects: John Bartram ...

Community Foundation of South Jersey Announces COVID-19 Response Fund

CFSJ
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
CFSJ-HIRES-logo-FINAL.png Haddonfield, NJ - The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) announced today the launch ... Andy Fraizer, Executive Director said, “I am grateful for donations from our founding supporters, and on behalf of ... Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) envisions an eight-county region thriving where all neighbors aspire, succeed, ...
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides $50 Million to Support Those Facing Greatest Strain Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
... Princeton, N.J. —The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will provide $50 million in immediate short-term relief to several national ... the COVID-19 health emergency. This includes $5 million for relief efforts in RWJF’s home state of New Jersey, hit ...

Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in Philadelphia

Reinvestment Fund Food Justice Initiative
Thursday, January 27, 2022
... food injustice. In total, the initiative has provided over $1.25 million in grants since its launch in 2019. PFJI ... not determine your food options, but that is the reality for too many Philadelphians. Food access differences across ... Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative Announces New Grant Awards to Increase Health Food Access in Philadelphia ...

Comcast RISE Awards 100 Small Businesses in Philadelphia With $10,000 grants

Comcast RISE
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
... and funding that are critical to success. Click here for a list of Philadelphia businesses have been selected to ... mentorship and resources to help small businesses succeed over the long term. Comcast RISE stands for Representation, ... are available at  www.ComcastRISE.com .

Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. (HAFI) receives national award for innovative partnership

Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
... as one of seven recipients of the 2020 Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships . This award is a ... and Urban Development and the Council on Foundations. The awards recognize innovative partnerships between foundations ... from homelessness to permanent housing, and supporting over 700 formerly homeless individuals to obtain employment. ...
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William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants

Thursday, December 13, 2018
William Penn Foundation Announcement The William Penn Foundation is ... of the natural environment, and offer platforms for cultural expression. Grants were awarded to the following ... and important center for environmental education on the Delaware River. Through this process, Bartram aims to deepen ...
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The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... Pennsylvania) - On February 1st  2022, The Alliance for Health Equity (The AHE) launched the Nonprofit Justice ... six months, eight nonprofit organizations across Chester County will work together as the cohort of the Nonprofit ... County Social Justice, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, The 25th Century Foundation, The Alliance for ...

Brandywine Health Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program Issues RFP

Monday, February 12, 2018
... Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) of the Brandywine Health Foundation announced, today that they are requesting ... develop their leadership skills. “CAYPP is truly a group for our community that gives youth a voice, the power, and an ... The Brandywine Health Foundation has distributed over $16 million in grants and scholarships, and provides ...

HAFI awards grants to support permanent housing for Philadelphia residents experiencing homelessness

Friday, July 12, 2019
... Fund, Inc. (HAFI) announces grants totaling $416,000 over two years to assist some of Philadelphia’s most ... performing nonprofit organizations, HAFI provides support for housing-related essentials such as security deposits, ... director, at (267) 297-7661or  janet@hafi-phila.org. HAFI awards grants to support permanent housing for Philadelphia ...
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Chester County Complete Count Committee to Raise Awareness about 2020 Census

Chester County 2020 Census
Thursday, September 12, 2019
... to fill out Census   Chesco2020Census.jpg Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell approved today a resolution calling for the formation of a countywide Census 2020 Complete Count ... County’s population is expected to increase 30 percent over the next 30 years. “During the development of the ...

Leeway Foundation Awards Nine Philadelphia Artists with $15,000 Transformation Award

Friday, December 21, 2018
PHILADELPHIA – Today, Leeway Foundation announced $135,000 in grants to nine women and ... the year, or schedule an appointment with a staff member for one-on-one support. ABOUT LEEWAY: Leeway Foundation ... Velis ,  Muthi Reed , &  Nuala Cabral Leeway Foundation Awards Nine Philadelphia Artists with $15,000 Transformation ...

Philadelphia’s Placing a $500 Million Bet on Play

Monday, September 11, 2017
... Lawncrest, the Philadelphia neighborhood, has transformed over the past half century, Lawncrest the city rec center has — for better and for worse — remained largely the same. A ... investment, and one that might. (The William Penn Foundation provided grant funding for the reporting and ...

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