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Philadelphia opens a ‘Hub of Hope’ For Those in Need

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 30, 2018) —  Project HOME , the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA held a ribbon cutting ceremony today ... in an underground concourse space that was last used 25 years ago by the Philadelphia Police Department Transit ...

New coalition to tackle Philadelphia's gun violence

Sharman Matlock-Turner, president and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Via The Philadelphia Tribune | By Naiser Warren-Robinson As gun violence and crime continues to plague the city of Philadelphia, businesses, nonprofits, faith-based ... what they can do to help curb the issue. In response, the Philadelphia Foundation and the William Penn Foundation, in ...

Philadelphia Black Giving Circle Launching on February 22

Philadelphia Black Giving Circle
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
  (PHILADELPHIA) - The Philadelphia Black Giving Circle (PBGC) is holding its ... 2018 at Independence Live, 1919 Market Street-2 nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.  The Philadelphia Black Giving Circle was started by a group of ...

Ellen Hwang Will Lead Knight Foundation Investments in Philadelphia

Ellen Hwang
Thursday, April 18, 2019
... L. Knight Foundation as the program director based in Philadelphia. She is leader in driving and building programs ... in opportunities that support a more informed and engaged Philadelphia. Knight’s Philadelphia program has recently ... She will start on April 22, 2019.  For the last four years, Hwang has served the City of Philadelphia’s Office ...
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Update from the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund

Nonprofit Repositioning Fund
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
By Nadya Shmavonian After a little over two years in business, the Fund appears to be well ensconced ... team we will now be able extend our experience in Philadelphia to help build the field of nonprofit ... SeaChange’s transactional skills and experience to the Philadelphia market. Notably, SeaChange was one of the ...

COVID-19 Philanthropic Response Funds for Greater Philadelphia

... support to address the effects of COVID-19 in Greater Philadelphia, including where grants were directed, who the ... Benevolent Association’s unrestricted response bolsters Philadelphia nonprofits amidst COVID-19 (03.04.21) $3.5 ... for Rental Assistance and Small Business Relief (11.12.20) Philadelphia Worker Relief Fund: Investing in workers who ...

First Hospital Foundation is Now Philadelphia Health Partnership

Thursday, February 1, 2018
  PHILADELPHIA – February 1, 2018 – After 20 years of supporting nonprofit organizations throughout Greater Philadelphia, First Hospital Foundation is now Philadelphia ...

Atlanta-based First Step Staffing Expands into Philadelphia

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
... based in Atlanta, today announced its expansion into Philadelphia. Founded in 2007, First Step’s mission is to ... to employment. In the first 12 months of operation in Philadelphia, First Step expects to employ 500 homeless men ... Time Staffing—a for-profit staffing company founded 18 years ago specializing in warehouse, packaging, and ...

Philadelphia Health Partnership announces 2018 grant awards

Thursday, December 20, 2018
... at Rising Sun Health Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Karabots Pediatric Center. The MLP ... a child’s health over time. To learn more, click here . Philadelphia Legal Assistance - $120,000 (two-year grant) in ... the Medical-Legal-Community Partnership (MLCP) Program at Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health (PDPH) Health ...
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The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund Launch PhilaImpact Fund

Monday, April 30, 2018
... coverage via Generocity (4.28.18): Meet PhilaImpact Fund, Philadelphia’s new place-based impact investment fund PHILADELPHIA, PA (4/27/2018) - The Philadelphia Foundation and Reinvestment Fund announced the ...

Philadelphia Selected For New Anti-Displacement Policy Network

Friday, March 23, 2018
Today, PolicyLink is announcing that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the ... councilmembers, senior city staff, and community leaders. Philadelphia’s team includes: Eleanor Sharpe, Deputy ... Director, Department of Planning & Development, City of Philadelphia (lead applicant) Eric Bodzin, Legislative Aide, ...

National Movement for Children’s Literacy Converges on Philadelphia

Thursday, July 19, 2018
... Branan Jacobs, 941-893-1818   Grade-Level Reading Week in Philadelphia to focus on community solutions to help children succeed in school and life   PHILADELPHIA (July 19, 2018) – More than 700 educators, ... Smith. “We continue to stay the course we started eight years ago,” he added, “and while we salute and recognize ...
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Forman Arts Initiative and Philadelphia Foundation Launch Art Works, A New Grant Program to Support Arts and Culture in Greater Philadelphia

Forman Art Works
Friday, March 26, 2021
Press release via Philadelphia Foundation PHILADELPHIA, PA (3/25/ 2021) – Forman Arts Initiative ... should be visual or performing artists with fewer than 10 years of professional experience. All applicants should be ...
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City of Philadelphia and PIDC Open Applications to Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund

Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
Monday, March 23, 2020
... extensions for businesses and residents also announced PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Industrial Development ... businesses from the IRS for filing and payments until July 15, 2020 for the Business Income and Receipts Tax and the Net ...
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Wawa Donates 3,000 Appreciation Kits to the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to Distribute to The School District of Philadelphia Essential Employees

Wawa and The Fund for the SDP
Monday, March 15, 2021
SDP_WawaDonations.jpg PHILADELPHIA—(March 12, 2021)--To mark the one-year ... pandemic, Wawa and The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia (The Fund) recognized over 3,000 essential ... Hite, Jr., Ed.D., superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia. “Our Food Services Team truly became our ...
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Philadelphia Foundation Announces Fund Focused on Black-Led Nonprofits Serving Black Communities in Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia Foundation
Thursday, May 13, 2021
PhilaFound_header.jpg Press release from Philadelphia Foundation PHILADELPHIA, PA (5/12/2021) – Philadelphia Foundation ... effort. Additional inaugural support of $200,000 over two years has been provided by the Barra Foundation, as well as ...

The Philadelphia Foundation and Catchafire Announce Partnership to Provide Volunteer Skills to Greater Philadelphia Nonprofits

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
PHILADELPHIA, PA (3/13/2018) - The Philadelphia Foundation (TPF) today announced a formalized ... The partnership will provide nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area access to free consulting support in fields ...
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