City Launches “Kensington Community Resilience Fund”
Through this new public-private-community partnership, grants will support grassroots organizations and community groups in Kensington through community-driven, participatory grantmaking process.
Through this new public-private-community partnership, grants will support grassroots organizations and community groups in Kensington through community-driven, participatory grantmaking process.
Nine projects will use Knight support to foster resident engagement and equity in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Officials celebrated the completion of a $1.1 million renovation project at Hancock Playground, made possible through the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
In celebration of its 30th Anniversary in service to the community, the Beech Companies, Inc., through Beech Community Services, has published an online, digital community resources directory in an effort to identify local, regional and national resources that can help uplift and improve the quality of life for families, individuals and communities in the Philadelphia region.
New funding supports operating expenses and promotes racial equity at 22 local organizations responding to increased demands and organizational stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic.
$250,000 from William Penn Foundation will support a plan for an ongoing, city-wide survey of historic and cultural assets.
Grantees will receive $100,000 in funding to help build stronger, healthier, and more economically vibrant communities.
Kira Strong, who has served in an interim leadership role with Rebuild since November 2019, has been named as the new Executive Director.
The “Strength in our Bonds” Centennial Legacy Mural commemorates Philadelphia Foundation’s 100 years of service and honors greater Philadelphia region residents.
EAST MT. AIRY (11/5/2019) – The East Mount Airy Neighbors (EMAN) Community Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $69,700 in grants to six nonprofits providing services to Northwest Philadelphia, with an emphasis on programs serving the East Mt. Airy neighborhood.