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More than 300 U.S. philanthropic leaders call for removal of citizenship question from 2020 census
More than 300 national, state and local philanthropies across 38 states and District of Columbia join in calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a citizenship question from the 2020 census.
Philanthropy Needs A New Endgame: The Liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities In America
What philanthropy needs is not a new framework, but a new endgame, racial liberation, which requires an intentional and laser-like focus on breaking systems of oppression that are based in white supremacist culture.
CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote
Leeway Foundation Awards Nine Philadelphia Artists with $15,000 Transformation Award
The Leeway Foundation announced $135,000 in grants to nine women and trans* artists and cultural producers in Greater Philadelphia, acknowledging their commitment to art and social justice that impacts a larger audience or community.
More than 500 U.S. Philanthropy Leaders Sign Unprecedented Letter: Don’t Cut the Census Short
More than 500 philanthropic organizations, alarmed by the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce intends to “drastically cut short” 2020 census operations amid a surging coronavirus pandemic, urged the U.S. Census Bureau not to rush the significant enumeration and data processing that remain unfinished.
Systems transformation could have saved Daniel Prude’s life
The tragedy of Daniel Prude's killing is an example of how our systems fail to center the dignity and value of human life and why we must apply a racial justice lens and trauma-informed practices to build better systems of care for people with behavioral health disorders.
Women’s work is, and always has been, “essential” work. It’s time to value it.
With the deep and ever-widening economic inequities exposed by the COVID-19 crisis, it's time we come together to invest in strategies and policies that decrease and eventually eliminate the gender and racial wealth gap.
Govenor Wolf Creates Commission to Ensure Fair, Accurate Count in 2020 Census
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed an Executive Order establishing a new commission that will coordinate Pennsylvania’s involvement with the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure a fair and accurate count in 2020.
Area funders call on Governor Wolf and Secretary Miller to close the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC)
In two letters posted on election day (Nov. 6, 2018), seven members of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia issued a call to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Human Services Secretary Teresa D. Miller to shut down the Berks County Residential Center (BCRC). The BCRC is one of only three centers in the United States that detains migrant families.
Leeway Foundation announces $55,000 in Art and Change Grants
CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board Awards $19k to Local Nonprofits Serving Women & Girls
This year's GAB class dedicated resources to dismantling systemic racism, providing access to healthcare and reproductive rights for low-income women and girls, and supporting women and girls experiencing violence.
Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits
New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach
In response to overwhelming feedback from the non-profit community, New Century Trust is transitioning to a “trust-based” approach to philanthropy.
Philadelphia to benefit from $100M Starbucks initiative to advance racial equity
Philadelphia will be among 12 cities targeted by Starbuck’s new $100 million Community Resilience Fund created to advance racial equity and environmental resilience.
As Violence Against Asian Americans Intensifies, the Moment for Philanthropy to Act Is Now
The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $30K to local nonprofits promoting a complete count in the 2020 Census
Philadelphia Bar Foundation Posts Largest Grant Distribution Increase in Nearly a Decade
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation broadened their scope of support for the legal aid community with a 22 percent increase in grants awarded to nearly 40 Philadelphia legal aid nonprofit partners in 2017.
Douty Foundation releases $1.5 million in emergency funding amid COVID-19 crisis
This immediate deployment of resources represents more than 25 percent of the foundation's endowment to area nonprofits and immigrant & worker relief funds.