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Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
... centers and libraries where adults use computers to apply for jobs, and staff are forced to run outside to  administer ... poverty has been a scourge on Philadelphia for as long as I can remember. It has disproportionately ... impacted low and middle-income families, and specifically communities of color. Since day one of my administration, I ...
23Jun2021

Advancing Equitable and Adequate School Funding in PA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Video Conference
... deep inequality in PA public schools. The suit is asking for a court order that will force the legislature to comply ... public education. But the state does not have to wait for a court order. The General Assembly can address fair ... across Pennsylvania representing urban, suburban and rural communities who work together to advocate for adequate and ...
10Apr2018

30th Annual Members' Meeting & Policy Symposium

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
... of supporting and strengthening regional philanthropy for the greater good, and look ahead to building an even more ... Philadelphia Research Initiative Frances Sheehan The Foundation for Delaware County Omar Woodard (moderator) GreenLight Fund ...
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New Lenfest initiative aims to connect more North Philadelphians to employment

Attendees during the first meeting of the Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative. Photo: Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
By Jensen Toussaint for Al Dia   LenfestNPhillyWorkforce.jpg Attendees during ... employed,” said Wes Somerville, director of the Lenfest Foundation . That was the message given during the first ... effort aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty that exists for many North Philadelphia residents.  North Philadelphia ...
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28Jul2022

Funder Briefing: Reflecting Forward Report

Thursday, July 28, 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a briefing on the recent report, Reflecting Forward: ... Philadelphia-based Black Leaders’ Recommendations for Regional Funders . The report, which was commissioned by ...
20May2020

Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #10

Wednesday, May 20, 2020
10:15am - 11:15am
Video Conference
... region. These calls will provide an opportunity for funders to update each other on the rapidly developing ... steps you are taking to respond, and explore opportunities for collaboration. AGENDA Nonprofit Update: Summer Youth ... Philadelphia Youth Network Donna Cooper, Public Citizens For Children and Youth Janet Riley-Ford, Boys and Girls Club ...

Pew Report Examines Philadelphia’s Foreign-Born Population

Thursday, June 7, 2018
... primarily on census data, with 2016 being the last year for which numbers were available, and included results of a ... to 2016, a period in which the city’s population grew for the first time in half a century, the number of ... was 24 percent, which was slightly below the rate for natives. In recent years, however, the number of ...

OPINION | Instead of blaming government for Philly’s poverty problems, we must band together

Monday, October 1, 2018
... in Philadelphia. Our poorest neighbors who are looking for a good opportunity and a better life continue to fall ... in need of hope. What started with a few people looking for help has grown to more than 9,000 unduplicated ... . OPINION | Instead of blaming government for Philly’s poverty problems, we must band together ...

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