???HISTORIC NEWS: We’re thrilled to be boosting #Philadelphia’s arts and culture?sector?with an $8 million grant to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund!?A trusted resource among the city's arts ecosystem for 31 years, PCF will use the grant to manage a four-year initiative providing small arts and culture organizations with general operating support funds and capacity strengthening services.?Not only is this the first time?PCF?has received money outside of its allocation from the city’s budget, but it will go on to create crucial support for 200+?organizations?with budgets under $1.5 million.? ? Read the full The Philadelphia Inquirer story:?https://bit.ly/3YYWUQs?
William Penn Foundation
慈善筹款服务
Philadelphia，PA 7,066 位关注者
Committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all.
关于我们
The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that increase educational opportunities for children from low-income families, ensure a sustainable environment, foster creativity that enhances civic life, and advance philanthropy in the Philadelphia region. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance opportunity, ensure sustainability, and enable effective solutions.
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https://www.williampennfoundation.org
William Penn Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 慈善筹款服务
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- 11-50 人
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- Philadelphia，PA
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1945
- 领域
- Watershed Protection、Creative Communities和Education
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100 North 18th St.
US，PA，Philadelphia，19103
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32 Arts and Culture grants.? 18 Children and Families grants.? 24 Democracy and Civic Initiatives grants.? 12 Environment and Public Space grants. 17 Workforce Training and Services grants. We just awarded more than $40 million in our five grantmaking programs, and we’re excited to watch the city and region flourish through these innovative programs and initiatives. View the full list of awarded grants: https://lnkd.in/ei_fT5EN New funding opportunities opening December 9: https://lnkd.in/eUQs3kea
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Senior Program Officer Kellie Brown joined colleagues and stakeholders convened by Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Investment Commission for the recent Child Care Innovation Forum in Harrisburg. Over the last year, she and the innovation team dedicated thought leadership to examine ways to advance solutions for early learning and its workforce in Pennsylvania. When young children participate in quality early learning programs, they are more likely to experience success in their elementary school years and beyond. Learn more about this work and the Early Learning Investment Commission at?https://lnkd.in/daj6BE_3
What a great day of “igniting innovation” around child care in Pennsylvania last week at the PA ELIC Child Care Innovation Forum at the Keystone Building in Harrisburg. A big thank you to the innovation team (i-team) for their dedication and thought leadership throughout this year-long project. Their commitment to finding solutions for child care in Pennsylvania has been inspiring, and we look forward to sharing more updates about the forum and the work ahead to "find, generate, and raise significant and recurring revenue" for early care and education (and its workforce) in Pennsylvania! #IgnitingInnovation #InvestEarly Bree Gillespie Jen Reiner Grace Franks Janetta Radzinski Kellie Brown Rachel Smith Karen Grimm-Thomas Leah Spangler, Ed.D. Jennifer McHenry Megan Heinly Jen Strobel, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MSOCL Sara Lauver Andrea Heberlein Kate Woods, JD, MPH, SHRM-SCP Alice Lindenauer, GPHR, SHRM-SCP Ellen Kyzer Robyn Tedder Lindsey Ramsey M.Ed (missing from photo: Erin Donohoe, our presenter in communications and awareness, and Steven Williams, our project lead from Lt. Governor Austin Davis's Office).
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How exciting to see #grantee Mural Arts Philadelphia in the The New York Times, featured for their 40 years of beautifying our beloved city with community-inspired art! Philadelphia is a brighter, more colorful, and more connected city thanks to your impact and leadership. https://lnkd.in/ejNYGDAQ
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Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on November 12 for "Words in Every Neighborhood: Citywide Efforts to Expand Literacy-Rich Environments"? The session will explore the collaboration in Philadelphia that brought together researchers, practitioners, and local organizations to create literacy-rich environments in spaces where children and caregivers spend time. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4f2JNod
?? Exciting news! Crucible of Practice is back! Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on November 12, from 12:30-2 p.m. ET as we explore a newly released brief from the William Penn Foundation Community of Practice w/ Amanda Charles that highlights the collaboration in Philadelphia that brought together researchers, practitioners, and local organizations, including Read by 4th and GLR’s Everyday Places and Spaces Coalition, to create literacy-rich environments in spaces where children and caregivers spend time. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4f2JNod This interactive session will feature representatives from cities, counties, and communities across the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading network: Jenny Bogoni of Free Library of Philadelphia; Playful Learning Fellow Rachael Todaro; Emily Nanney of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library; and Dea Wright of the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives in City of Milwaukee, will join moderator Priscilla Little to share actionable strategies to embed literacy into everyday places—from bus stops and parks to doctors' offices and laundromats. ?? REGISTER: https://bit.ly/4f2JNod
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We're honored to be featured on?Philadelphia magazine's "150 Most Influential People in Philly" list as "Philly's Funders" alongside?the Philadelphia Foundation! It's a privilege to be in such good company with so many of our grantees, partners, and collaborators who are equally dedicated to enhancing our city's vitality through civic leadership and innovation. It's a great time to be a Philadelphian! See the full list:?https://lnkd.in/d9TKRUy
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It was an honor to sit down with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy last week to discuss how public spaces have the potential to combat loneliness and disconnection and strengthen relationships, communities, and our democracy. A great few days with the Reimagining the Civic Commons community!
Day 2 of Civic Commons Studio #9 brought an insightful conversation between U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and Shawn McCaney on the role of policy to support social connection, city shares from visiting teams and immersive learning sessions all across Philadelphia (and even one that crossed the river to Camden) and so much more. Many thanks to all of our speakers and session guides for sharing their knowledge and perspectives with our community of practice. William Penn Foundation Harry Stein Jennifer Patrick THE JPB FOUNDATION Katie Martin Wade Johnston, AICP Kit Anderson Paul Bauknight Jr. Susan Dalton Lou Jimenez Fernando Fernandez Leiva Tonja Khabir, MPH Alex Morrison Caitlin Murphy Taqee V. Angelo Alberto Brian Fisher Daniel Rice Allison Schapker Tobin Stuff Patrick Morgan Kathryn Ott Lovell Sudha Suryadevara Paul Farber Knight Foundation The Kresge Foundation
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We are less than two weeks away from Election Day on November 5. Did you know that we have a Democracy and Civic Initiatives grant program that supports more people to participate in democratic processes? To help prepare communities for election day, our grantee Every Voice, Every Vote put together a resource guide with key information about how and where to vote: https://lnkd.in/eC7BZ4Td
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“If we want our arts and culture organizations to thrive, we need to also invest in the physical spaces where high-quality programs are happening.” – WPF Program Director Barbara Wong on the Foundation’s $2 million grant to the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts to address building improvements and repairs. Check out this great Fox 29 Philadelphia, WTXF piece by Bill Anderson discussing the Clef Club’s vast history and future of its facility featuring performers, staff, board, and WPF’s own Barbara Wong. https://lnkd.in/eHCTrKRG
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High-quality civic space must be a top priority for stronger communities.
Americans Are Lonely and Disconnected. Better Civic Spaces Can Help. We need more welcoming public places where people can connect in person — high-quality, well-maintained parks, trails, libraries and community centers. Investing in them is good for us and good for democracy. In Governing, William Penn Foundation executive director Shawn McCaney makes the case that a strong civic commons is essential for a strong democracy. #civicinfrastructure #civicspace #democracy #philanthropy #government #publicspace #loneliness https://lnkd.in/eUwdMXVs
Americans Are Lonely and Disconnected. Better Civic Spaces Can Help.
governing.com