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Archive: September 2013

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Transfers Charitable Activities to Independent Foundation uncategorized

Sep. 25, 2013 1:10 pm

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Transfers Charitable Activities to Independent Foundation

The new foundation will operate independently of the Archdiocese but will serve as its main charitable arm. It will solicit donors and provide funding for established archdiocesan organizations and programming, as well as new projects.
Trend Story: How Community Groups are Getting the News Out method

Sep. 25, 2013 10:17 am

Trend Story: How Community Groups are Getting the News Out

In this report, we look at some of the methods being used by registered community groups (RCO), community development corporations (CDC), and other civic groups to get news out into the community.
State Legislators and Local Leaders Meet to Discuss Adult Literacy purpose

Sep. 17, 2013 3:18 pm

State Legislators and Local Leaders Meet to Discuss Adult Literacy

On Wednesday, September 11, a public hearing was held at Peirce College that focused on adult literacy and workforce development in Pennsylvania. Members of the Mayor's Commission on Literacy and 16 state legislators heard testimony from leaders of adult literacy organizations.
William Penn Foundation Begins Searching for New Leadership, Plans New Structure results

Sep. 11, 2013 3:17 pm

William Penn Foundation Begins Searching for New Leadership, Plans New Structure

The William Penn Foundation announced that its searching for new leadership, following a high-profile break with former president Jeremy Nowak last November.
An Educator’s Tweet Led to a $10,000 Donation to Organizations Helping Philly Schools funding

Sep. 9, 2013 11:48 am

An Educator’s Tweet Led to a $10,000 Donation to Organizations Helping Philly Schools

With Philadelphia wrapped up in its second Made in America music festival, one educator decided to use the excitement around the event to keep attention on the school funding crisis.
Local Interior Designer Transforms Home in First-Ever Partnership with Habitat for Humanity funding

Sep. 6, 2013 12:11 pm

Local Interior Designer Transforms Home in First-Ever Partnership with Habitat for Humanity

Jennifer Fuller, owner of Fuller Interiors LLC and Willow, became the first interior designer to partner with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, donating 100% of her time and services for a new home for the Coleman family.
Philly Give & Get Selects SCRIBE Video Center as MAKER Edition Charity Recipient funding

Sep. 5, 2013 2:18 pm

Philly Give & Get Selects SCRIBE Video Center as MAKER Edition Charity Recipient

Philly Give & Get announced this week that SCRIBE Video Center will be the nonprofit charity recipient for its second ever "date" auction" to be held Thursday, October 10 at Johnny Brenda's.
Guest Post: What I Learned at the Penn Social Impact House method

Sep. 5, 2013 2:11 pm

Guest Post: What I Learned at the Penn Social Impact House

The PSIH was one part academic institute, one part project incubator, and one part summer camp — a combination that proved to be both transformational and valuable. By coupling hands-on experiential workshops within a beautiful setting and interdisciplinary community, the PSIH created the ideal location for both formal and informal learning.