William Penn Foundation announces Creative Communities Grants
The William Penn Foundation announced $9.7 million in grants for Creative Communities
The William Penn Foundation announced $9.7 million in grants for Creative Communities
Philadelphia’s growing skyline is not the only sign of the city’s ongoing renaissance. Recent and deep investment in the public spaces that bring us together is also a sure signal of our city’s revival.
Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to revamp public facilities throughout the city took another step forward this week, with key legislation passing favorably out of a City Council committee on Monday.
In this post, Knight Foundation's Patrick Morgan reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are creating deeper connections between people and their city and fostering greater community connection, trust and involvement.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced Vare Recreation Center as the first Rebuild project.
Donors, stakeholders, public officials, and residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Brandywine Health and Housing Center.
Wells Fargo and LISC join forces to fuel economic opportunity.
Here is a round-up of recent news and developments with the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Knight Foundation's $3.28 million grant to the Fairmount Park Conservancy to bolster residents' engagement in the city’s changing public spaces is "riding the wave" of Rebuild.
Rebuild announced that 21 nonprofits were qualified as Project Users and, as a result, are eligible to apply for grants to manage improvements to parks, rec centers, and libraries.