... supremacists descended upon Charlottesville, Virginia to protest the planned removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. They marched to the University of Virginia campus carrying torches ... favor of saving a statue, an exercise protected under the First Amendment of our U.S. constitution, became a hate-laced ...
... most prophetic and chilling speech, “ I’ve Been to the Mountaintop .” He was in town to support the Memphis Sanitation Workers strike, which he ... they asked the question, “How did it get this way in the first place?” This fostered a greater understanding of the ...
... make investments beyond grantmaking and charitable giving to advance social impact that is aligned with their mission. The purpose of this symposium is to bring attention to the value of mission-aligned ... will discuss how his foundation helps nonprofits and first-time social entrepreneurs create a positive impact on ...
... in Philadelphia has risen 22 percent in contrast to a decrease across the region and the nation. - ... security direct service providers and other stakeholders to discuss what we can collectively do to reverse this trend . The first meeting was held on November 13th to review the data on ...
... up beyond Philadelphia proper. Now would be a good time to ditch the stereotype of suburban largesse and make sure ... calamitous shutdown of economic activity in our region due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people don’t know this. With ... often means that this county of 567,000 is not among the first, or the last, to get charitable checks. “I think ...
... refugee, and asylum seeker communities, the transition to a new administration in 2021 will not automatically result ... administration. While President-Elect Biden has committed to undoing some of the most egregious Trump-era actions such .....
... Carrolle Perry Devonish, 85, formerly of Philadelphia, the first female and Black director of the Philadelphia ... as director of the Philadelphia Foundation, from 1991 to 1999, is called the “Perry phase” by admiring ... “issues at the neighborhood level” and pointed donors to “using their resources to have an impact on their ...
... received a Capital Improvement Grant from FCP. From left to right: Pre-med student volunteer Amal Thalody, Clinic ... and provide therapy for children in crisis through Project Access. Hammerheads Sled Hockey Association : Grant ... : Grant will be used to complete a window replacement project at its Sellersville property. Refuge Child Care ...
The Philadelphia Foundation is excited to bring together a diverse group of organizations and individuals to explore LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in Philadelphia and what ... Fund , Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services , and Project HOME...
... education on developing, pitching, and funding innovative project ideas that utilize community-academic partnerships. Participants will receive an introduction to the current funding landscape and learn best practices to develop and sustain...
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 11:30am to Friday, October 16, 2020 - 4:30pm
... and Canada in the Family Support and Strengthening Field to focus on best and promising practice for supporting ... Together for Families weaves together content related to the field of Family Support, the Strengthening Families ... Sessions...
... own region, we hope you are all taking the necessary steps to stay safe and healthy. As this unpredictable situation continues to unfold, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia will be ... for Greater Philadelphia (all regional funds listed) Project HOME’s GroceryLifeLine Google Doc with COVID-19 ...
... partnership with the Associated Press and the Conversation to help the public better understand philanthropy, the ... discussion about philanthropy’s record in responding to the racial-justice crisis and taking a look at what’s ... who is now...
... Way of Pennsylvania is administering a grant program to help nonprofit and faith-based organizations connect hard-to reach populations statewide with COVID-19 vaccinations, ... The Local Innovations in Vaccine Equity in Pennsylvania project (LIVE PA) is a partnership with the Pennsylvania ...
... the day with national leaders from the Building Movement Project and Solidarity Is to (re)discover your role(s) in social change work with a framework that can anchor and guide you. If you’re new to this work, learn the principles of...
... With a focus on families, this virtual conversation aims to unpack Salem County’s maternal and family health ... advocate for improving government and nonprofit services to under-served youth and families. Throughout her professional career, she...
... for Kids Program recently presented a $1.63 million grant to Drexel University’s West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning initiative. The grant will help to improve the quality of early childhood education in the ... in children’s lives can set them on the path towards more successful life outcomes, and we’re delighted to help ...