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Sidney Hargro is Philanthropy Network’s new executive director

Sidney R. Hargro
Friday, June 16, 2017
... of philanthropy is not how we've handled philanthropy in the past." Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia ... director  after former head  Maari Porter  left back in November for a job as the city’s  director of policy ... those who have like passions to create change,” he said in an interview — accordingly, he thinks of Philanthropy ...
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As city waits on soda tax ruling, private sector pours on support for Rebuild

Tuesday, November 21, 2017
... 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 ... the start, Rebuild has been presented as a public-private partnership, with the William Penn Foundation ’s  $100 ...
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Philanthropy Network names Shira Hodges as Director of Leadership and Advancement

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
... Hodges as our new Director of Leadership and Advancement . In this newly-created role, Shira will be responsible for ... identifying resources to support leadership initiatives in greater Philadelphia. She begins in her new position on February 12. Prior to joining ...
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Scattergood Foundation announces 2018 Innovation Award

Monday, April 30, 2018
... programs.  This year, Project HEAL is embarking on a partnership with the Columbia University Eating Disorders Research Program to study the program in a randomized controlled trial. The program continues to grow, with plans to replicate in their 40 Project HEAL chapters across the U.S. Learn more ...

Bartol Foundation names 2018 George Bartol Award Winner

Sister Cities Girlchoir
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
... provides sustained, meaningful exposure and participation in the arts; that demonstrates an active engagement in the lives of its students and community; and that ... The George Bartol Arts Education Award was established in 2001 to recognize outstanding arts education programs by a ...
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IBX’s Share Your Opioid Story is collecting the tales of Pennsylvanians impacted by addiction

Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Friday, November 30, 2018
... to amount to anything.” These complaints are deep-rooted in stigma, but he believes he can help dispel them by taking ... not necessarily the truth,” said Figueroa-Vargas, who is in long-term recovery and a program manager for the nonprofit ... drug and alcohol treatment and as a result, I’m thriving in recovery. The quality of my life has improved drastically ...
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Addiction / Opioid CrisisHealth Care

Welcome & Opening

... years, the Philadelphia Foundation has played a key role in fostering economic, civic and social vitality throughout ... How Employers GIVE: A Look at Philanthropy & Volunteerism in Philadelphia , Yvette A. Núñez, Vice President of ...
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10/31/2019
8:30am - 9:45am

Independence Public Media Foundation announces grants totaling $4.3 million

Media Mobilizing Project
Thursday, December 19, 2019
... de Aguiar. She added, “We are committed to investing in the people and organizations who can build and strengthen ... partnerships across the region.” $2.6 million in this round will support a large-scale collaborative ... understand how social change happens, the media’s role in creating obstacles and opportunities for change, and what ...
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Media/Journalism
25Mar2020

Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #2

Wednesday, March 25, 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 ... Samuel S. Fels Fund - Ann Marie Healy, Philadelphia Health Partnership Open share Resources referenced on the call: ...

Dr. Myra Forrest joins Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation as Education Advocate

Myra Forrest
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Feb. 16, POTTSTOWN—Supporting education in the Tri-County area has always been a priority at the ... advocacy group, Uniting for Action, to show the deficit in education funding.  As part of that effort, she’s ... of that are,” said Forrest.  “It means that in Pottstown there are no elementary counselors. It means ...
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23Jun2021

Racial Justice: What’s Next

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 4:00pm
As part of their partnership with the Associated Press and the Conversation to ... an hourlong discussion about philanthropy’s record in responding to the racial-justice crisis and taking a look ... the response: Ana Maria Argilagos, president of...
18Oct2022

Journalism Funders Convening 2022

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 9:00am to Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 5:00pm
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National Constitution Center
... funders will convene at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to discuss the current state of local news ... discussions on the origin story of journalism funders in community and lessons learned along the way; an overview ... to...

Investment Menu

Opportunities to invest in Rebuild will be dynamic, driven in large part by Rebuild’s emphasis on community engagement ... been an unfortunate reality for many of the schools and youth sports leagues in and around the Parkside neighborhood ...
21Jun2017

Food Funders: Summer Social

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Philadelphia, PA
... Greater Philadelphia Food Funders invite you to join us in the  Share Food Program  orchard for a Food Funders ...
27Apr2017

Keystone Policy Webinar Series - Session 5: Combating Pennsylvania’s Opioid Epidemic

Thursday, April 27, 2017
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Webinar
Philanthropy professionals in Pennsylvania understand how state policy affects the ... communities.  Funding organizations that work regularly in fields like public education, healthcare or workforce ...

Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announces 2018 grants for Philadelphia artists & organizations

Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
... for Arts & Heritage has announced their newest grants in support of the Philadelphia region’s cultural ... will offer audiences remarkable cultural experiences in the year ahead. It is our privilege to continue to support ... Arts ; and a multi-year project from Temple Contemporary , in collaboration with theater company 600 HIGHWAYMEN, that ...
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