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12Oct2018

2018 EQUITY Symposium: Laying the Foundation for Racial Equity in Grantmaking

Friday, October 12, 2018
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Asian Arts Initiative
... treasure. He was recently added to the 2013 Who’s Who in Black Washington, DC 3rd edition. Edward is a founding ... to addressing the societal ills facing Black people in the DC region. He is also a founding member of Black ... of color—and provides support and tools for leading community change efforts, particularly in places where there ...

The Foundation for Delaware County Awards Over $1.1 Million to Local Nonprofits

Foundation for Delawre County
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
MEDIA, PA (Oct. 30, 2018) -In its first major round of grantmaking, The Foundation for Delaware County, the largest public charity in Delaware County today announced $1,165,000 in awards ... hospice and home care, and strengthening the non-profit community. In this first formal grant cycle since the ...

New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia

Report Cover - How Employers Give
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Coverage of the report in Generocity: Philanthropy Network and Chamber of Commerce ... Employers Give: A Look at Philanthropy and Volunteerism in Philadelphia .” The report provides a snapshot of how the business community of Philadelphia engages in philanthropy and the ...

Foundation’s Someone You Know public health awareness campaign highlights the stigma of addiction

IBX Foundation with Governor Wolf
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
... Philadelphia, PA — September 25, 2019  —  In recognition of National Recovery Month, the Independence ... Cross Foundation will join Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf in the State Capitol Rotunda to discuss the opioid crisis and ... “It has permeated Pennsylvania – every corner, every community. And we have reached a point where there can no ...

Barra Foundation Announces $520,000 in Immediate Funding

Thursday, April 2, 2020
Related coverage: Half million dollars in coronavirus relief going to nonprofits from Barra ... Foundation (Barra) is immediately dedicating $520,000 in grants to respond to the short-term needs of the ... action as rapidly and widely as possible. The needs of our community are much larger than this one-time payment. Our ...
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COVID-19

Opinion: Philadelphia’s recovery from COVID-19 must put housing first

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
... stretches into May, local government and the philanthropic community have helped slow the curve in Philadelphia by raising an estimated $30 million for ... landlords. The city’s affordable housing was already in crisis prior to COVID-19, with a deficit of nearly 70,000 ...

The Leeway Foundation Announces $48,950 in Support to 22 Individual Artists and Cultural Producers

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Friday, October 16, 2020
... the true heart of our programming and the work of our community relies on in person connections. The realities of COVID have forced us ... our artists and grantees. Leeway continues to adapt in ways that support the immediate needs of artists in ...
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Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
... initiative to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and libraries. ... to show our communities that their city is invested in them by making critical investments in vital neighborhood ... with Rebuild, visit rebuild.phila.gov . ### Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is an investment of ...
01Apr2020

Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #3

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... global pandemic and the effect the outbreak is having in our own region, we hope you are all taking the necessary ... funder briefings . These briefings are open to all funders in the Greater Philadelphia region. These calls will provide ... region, share what you're hearing about the needs in the community and steps you are taking to respond, and explore ...

The Giant Company and its Customers Raise $3.3 Million to Fight Food Insecurity in Local School Districts

Monday, May 17, 2021
... childhood hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. The total donation was formally announced today at James R. Ludlow School in Philadelphia with the help of The School District of ... Philadelphia continues to add partners from our business community; The GIANT Company’s commitment through this ...

Salem Health & Wellness Foundation awards $25K to Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative

Salem Halth & Wellness Foundation
Thursday, August 17, 2023
... health and wellbeing outcomes for children and families in New Jersey. Recent Kids Count data highlights the ... passion, and competence to bear these challenges every day in Salem County. Still, the outcomes remain unfavorable. ...

William Penn Foundation Awards $8 Million to Support Small Arts and Culture Organizations

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
... Among the largest arts and culture grants awarded in the Foundation’s 75+ year history, this initiative is ... Philanthropy Officer Elliot Weinbaum. “PCF has a process in place to reduce those barriers. We are pleased to be able ... that are the lifeblood of Philadelphia's cultural community," said Patricia Wilson Aden, President & CEO of the ...
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18Nov2020

The Secret Weapon for Achieving Your Foundation’s Goals

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Video Conference
... and how to effectively use media for civic engagement and community mobilization. Examine who owns the media that ... through completion. Jos holds a BBA with a concentration in Information Technology from Temple University’s Fox School of Business and an MFA in Media Communication Arts from the City College of New York ...

The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy and the Arts and Culture Task Force Announce Awards from the $1.5 Million 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant

Monday, August 8, 2022
... Arts Grant launched on May 12, 2022, to continue to aid in the recovery of Philadelphia’s arts and culture community from the impact and loss of revenue due to the ... Illuminate the Arts Grant. This is a 45 percent increase in awardees from the 645 awardees who received a  2021 ...

PHLove Variety Show Raises Over $1.5 Million For PHL COVID-19 Fund Rapid Response Effort; 6th Round of Grant Recipients Announced

PHL Covid-19 Fund
Thursday, May 28, 2020
... from regional celebrities, raised over $1.5 million in support of the Fund. Presented by the Middleton Family, ... enabling the Fund to continue its effort to respond to community needs through the work of local and regional ... Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), has secured $17.25 million in gifts and pledges and granted more than $15 million to 468 ...
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Pew Awards $8M to Address Maternal and Infant Health, LGBTQ+ Youth Wellness and Stability, and Teacher Shortage in Philadelphia

young boy with book
Friday, March 22, 2024
... local communities and seek to eliminate disparities in well-being based on race or income. “It is a privilege ... director of the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in Philadelphia. “Pew’s grants will help these ... program improvements with input from clients, staff, and community stakeholders. ParentChild+ has been awarded $1 ...
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