purpose
Sep. 1, 2020 8:49 am
Shortened census count will hurt communities of color, but there is still time to be counted
According to guest columnist Aggie Yellow Horse, the Black community is at greatest risk of a census undercount. Our Generocity infographic shows that Philadelphia, Wilmington, Camden, Norristown and Chester all lag in census completion.
people
Jul. 17, 2020 3:15 pm
Power moves: BDT names a new CTO, a new director of healthcare innovation, and new director of technical services
Plus, power moves at CCP, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Elwyn, Curio Theatre Company, Peirce College, The Foundation of Delaware County and Brandywine Health Foundation.
purpose
Apr. 1, 2019 4:02 pm
From school districts to county offices, people in Chesco and Delco are concerned about the Mariner East pipelines
"In a worst-case scenario pipeline explosion on the Mariner East, we would have a catastrophe on par with 9/11,” says Eve Miari of the Clean Air Council.
method
Mar. 28, 2019 3:14 pm
Tackling food insecurity: Best practices from Bucks, Chesco, Delco and Montco
From listening to community to trauma-informed approaches, nonprofits in the suburbs diversify strategies in their fight against hunger.
method
Mar. 27, 2019 4:29 pm
Making financial changes together in Montco and Delco
Habitat for Humanity, Philabundance and the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities are joining together to help housing and food insecure families back on their feet.
purpose
Mar. 21, 2019 2:44 pm
Here’s how Gritty is like the best Delco nonprofits
Frances Sheehan of The Foundation for Delaware County believes it makes complete sense that Gritty's backstory has him coming from Delco. The mascot's can-do, get-the-job-done attitude exemplifies the nonprofits the foundation funds, she says.
purpose
Mar. 6, 2019 1:20 pm
March is going to The ‘Burbs
Even if you don’t buy into the stereotypes, you might be forgiven for wondering what need could there possibly be for social impact organizations to work in the four wealthiest counties in the state. As it happens, there is plenty of need.
funding
Nov. 2, 2018 2:16 pm
The Foundation for Delaware County made its first major grants
Totaling $1,165,000, all grants were given to programs that improve maternal and child health, particularly for children living in poverty.
results
Mar. 2, 2018 7:00 am
Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation is now The Foundation for Delaware County
The largest philanthropic organization in DelCo announced the new name, new partnerships and a new funding strategy on Thursday.
results
Feb. 11, 2015 2:36 pm
Arts and Culture Take Center Stage in Revitalization of Chester
Last week, in a backroom of the Chester City Offices, a small group of residents nibbled donuts from the famed Phatsos Bakery and sipped coffee as volunteers interviewed them about how they engage with arts and culture in the community. Many of the interviewees are long-time residents of Chester (located 15 miles southwest of Philadelphia […]