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The Cigna Group Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to Eluna to Help Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
... providing weekend, day, and online bereavement support and resources. This investment provides Eluna with an opportunity ... privileged to partner with Eluna to enable their important work to improve the mental health of youth in the communities ... veteran mental health, and reducing barriers to health equity. More information on The Cigna Group Foundation’s ...

CEO, Scattergood Announce Local Organizations Funded to Conduct Grassroots Outreach for Child Tax Credit

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
... focusing on harder-to-reach populations, we will advance racial equity in implementing the Child Tax Credit, which is one of ... called on Congress to extend the CTC for another year and work to make it permanent. According to research from the ...

Twelve Greater Philadelphia Foundations Pursue a More Equitable Future

Equit Cohort Kick-Off Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2019
... paths to progress, but in philanthropy the pursuit of equity starts with examining how power and privilege ... assembled at Pierce College for the kickoff of a year-long Equity in Philanthropy Cohort designed to offer trusted and ... toward institutional change and a full commitment to equity.  With combined grantmaking over $20 million, funders ...
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18Nov2020

The Secret Weapon for Achieving Your Foundation’s Goals

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Video Conference
... Media Collective and  produces documentaries that center racial and immigrant justice, advocates for inclusive media, ... 365, and Motivos Magazine. Melissa has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus ... training to dozens of high school students and community members in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas. Currently, ...

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Posts Largest Grant Distribution Increase in Nearly a Decade

Wednesday, February 14, 2018
... of the Bar Foundation’s comprehensive access to justice work which strengthens the delivery of civil legal aid. Bar ... position to identify sector-wide needs and marshal the resources to address issues in effective and timely ways,” ... aid agencies. In 2017, Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE), was added to their grant recipient list, ...

William Penn Foundation Awards Additional $2.6M to Support COVID-19 Relief, Recovery Efforts in Philadelphia

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
... economically, and socially just. “We know that much work is needed to ensure that all Philadelphians share in the ... ensure that all Philadelphians have the opportunities and resources needed to thrive.” EARLY LEARNING WPF has a long ... can be costly for programs already operating with limited resources. The grants below support efforts to ensure young ...
16Jun2020

Montgomery County Funders COVID-19 Meeting

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
... changes to giving, and philanthropy’s role in advancing racial justice in Montgomery County. We will also discuss the ...

Pat Yoder to receive 2020 Kitchen Table Award from CCFWG

Patricia Yoder
Friday, February 7, 2020
... lives of women and girls through her own time, talent or resources. It is named in celebration of the genesis of CCFWG ... Pat is well respected throughout Pennsylvania for her work with women and children, a passion that was ignited at a ... support and encouragement, and professional staff members. The model – called Bridge of Hope – was designed ...
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11Jul2023

Funder Briefing: The Supreme Court, Redistricting, and the Future of Fair Representation for Communities of Color

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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... make it harder to use the Voting Rights Act to challenge racial gerrymanders. Other Court cases, soon to be decided, ... redistricting commissions. We’ll also discuss a new racial gerrymander case – Alexander v. South Carolina State ... State...

Philadelphia Foundation’s YOUTHadelphia grants help Philly youth initiatives

Monday, May 28, 2018
... organizations in Philadelphia to help build philanthropic resources to improve the quality of life for the city as a ... closing ceremony focused on areas the committee members have determined are Philadelphia’s most pressing ... Project. This program started in 2006 with four members, three of which were young teens that once faced ...
15Mar2023

OST Funders Community of Practice: Youth at the Helm: What Funders can Learn from Youth Organizers and Advocates

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Video Conference
Registration open to Network members and nonmember funders. New members and perspectives ... updates and sharing. Please bring updates from your own work that you’d like to share with the broader community!  Resources Speaker Bios Building the Field of Ethical, ...

Philadelphia Foundation’s Youth-In-Philanthropy Program Awards $72,000 In Grants to Philadelphia Nonprofits

Youthadelphia
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
... leadership development opportunities, as well as a forum for youth dialogue and action. “The YOUTHadelphia ... accountability from Philadelphia Foundation staff members. They also discussed the role of fundraising in ... (YASP) , received $23,000 in support of its youth-led work to end the practice of trying and incarcerating young ...
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Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
... 29 percent of workers either do not have a process at work, or are not aware of any process to report concerning ... dialogues, we are working together to leverage resources that will contribute to improved employee ... promote and support women’s causes and initiatives. Our members represent our social, geographical, and culturally ...

New report outlines the scale and scope of employer-driven philanthropy and volunteerism in Philadelphia

Report Cover - How Employers Give
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
... the Chamber’s Board of Directors, many of whom are also members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia. “The ... want to make a difference in the communities in which they work and are using a variety of strategies to make an impact. ... We support our members with practical, inspiring programs, resources, and events. And all that we do serves one clear, ...

2017 Speakers

... bring together neighbors and institutions to discover the resources that are already in place to help them achieve ... and mutual “delight.” DeAmon’s characterizes his work in general as the practice of “deep listening” and ... theater director, writer and arts educator to his work with LiveConnections. Throughout his career he has ...

Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces Gabriela Sanchez as its new Executive Director

Gabriela Sanchez
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
... and furthering a vision of an arts sector deeply rooted in equity and justice. Sanchez commented, “I am excited to ... Award for her long-term commitment to social change work. In Spring 2021, Gabriela was an honoree for the AL DÍA ... of which the Mayor and City Council each appoints 8 members and the remaining 10 are drawn from the community. ...
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