... reliant on local property values, which has resulted in deep inequality and inequity that disproportionately ... of color. Black and Latino students are concentrated in the least wealthy districts, with 50 percent of Black ... and 40 percent of Latino students attending schools in the lowest 20 percent of local wealth. A study ...
... needs. These grants follow more than $8 million awarded in the first half of 2021 as part of the Foundation’s ... food, housing, educational opportunities, and employment. In total, the Family Recovery Fund awarded more than $14 ... Philadelphia Center for Employment Opportunities Community Integrated Services Congreso de Latinos Unidos ...
... food and supplies to all twelve culinary arts programs in the School District of Philadelphia (the District ). ... for the School District of Philadelphia and participate in a Culinary Arts class in recognition of Career and ... – all of whom have helped the District serve its community and students in new ways,” said Frisby-Greenwood. ...
... periodically conducts research to assess giving trends in the Greater Philadelphia region. In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater ... , the report provides a snapshot of how the business community of Philadelphia engages in philanthropy and the ...
... uplift Philadelphia’s creative sector, particularly in Philadelphia’s Black and Brown communities, and those ... and enrich the quality of life for so many creatives in Philadelphia.” Applicant Eligibility The 2024 ... geared to meet the needs of the local arts and culture community while providing funds quickly and efficiently. ...
Ten Inaugural Recipients Selected in Partnership with National Medical Fellowships ... on a new collaboration to support the next generation of community-focused medical professionals. Together, NBME and ... Contributions programs with an expanded focus on learners in order to continue the goal of creating a more diverse, ...
Via Generocity | by Julie Zeglen In the past year and a half, the foundation has employed two ... President Tina Wahl knew the tide of change was coming in the funding world — but was hesitant to jump in herself. ... rehabbing them and renting them out as artist and community spaces. ( Generocity profiled New Day cofounder ...
... Kinney via NEXT CITY As the city plans a major investment in rec centers, parks and libraries, two neighborhoods offer ... gained a reputation for violence after a string of murders in 2014. Incomes have declined; poverty is rising. Nail ... (replaced two decades ago, now dilapidated), and the community garden (just a few years old), the Lawncrest ...
... various societal injustices, including digital inequity. In Philadelphia we witnessed K-12 students doing homework in parking lots in order to access local Wi-Fi hotspots and ... of the KEYSPOT program, a citywide network of 77 community technology centers, he established the City’s ...
... downturn and the ongoing impact of systemic racism. New in this year’s survey were questions relating to members’ ... to be long-term or permanent While some have participated in funding collaboratives, many express uncertainty about ... on the survey results are summarized below. Grantee/Community Concerns In addition to asking members about their ...
... and collaborative initiatives from within the funding community. Members offer first-hand accounts of how they decided to initiate changes in their philanthropy or embark on a particular ...
... that, at least by now , the project’s funding was set in stone. While that’s largely true, there still are a few ... has earmarked to pay off the interest on the $300 million in construction bonds. While city officials have ... commitment leading the way. While the soda tax remains in limbo, the nonprofit sector has already stepped up for ...
... made up of a diverse coalition of city officials, community leaders and subject matter experts, is charged ... interactive map (check it out here - you can explore sites in your neighborhood!), and a detailed Project Statement ... outlining operations through June 2019. Rebuild in the News Plan Philly explores possibilities beyond ...
GSK, in collaboration with The Philadelphia Foundation and ... the city’s youth to become leaders for healthy change in their schools and communities through physical fitness, ... civic involvement and more. Since being launched in 2015 with a $5 million, three-year grant from GSK, the ...
... human services and civic leaders, and other members of the community for a discussion with local and national experts on ... innovative, multifaceted responses undertaken locally and in other jurisdictions. By many measures, as indicated in Pew’...
Tickets are on sale for the PACDC Community Development Leadership Institute’s Forward ... a closing event at Dilworth Park will begin at 5:00 p.m. In addition to the keynote by Andy Shallal and a panel ...