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Putting Art to Work
Barra Foundation was a lead funder for a 28 week pilot program by Mural Arts Philadelphia called Color Me Back, a same day work and pay program that pays economically insecure people in Philadelphia $50 cash for three hours of public art making.
United Way of PA Sheds Light on Financial Hardships: The ALICE Report
The ALICE® report, which stands for Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed, is an initiative of the Pennsylvania network of United Ways to raise awareness of the challenges faced by working families and to mobilize organizations and individuals who want to support strategies and policies that move ALICE along their journey to financial stability.
Union Benevolent Assoication announces change to funding priorities
Union Benevolent Association (UBA), a Philadelphia-based philanthropic foundation, announced it has changed its funding priorities to better focus on alleviating the burden of poverty.
Brandywine Health and Housing Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Donors, stakeholders, public officials, and residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Brandywine Health and Housing Center.
Pew Announces $4.5M in Grants Supporting Philadelphia Region’s Frail Elderly
The Pew Charitable Trust announced $4.5 M in funding from the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in Philadelphia to assist 44,000 people annually through 28 local organizations.