Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2023 general operating support for programs working with residents and community stakeholders to improve commerce throughout the Upper Lancaster Avenue Business Corridor.
Approved $7,500 capacity building grant September 2023 to support growth and development of The Overbrook Night Market.
Approved $25,000 June 2021 general operating support. Organization's Mission: OWN's mission is to enhance commerce on the Upper Lancaster Avenue Business Corridor, collaborate with neighbors and community stakeholders to improve our quality of life, and serve as the Registered Community Organization (RCO) for zoning concerns.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years August 2014 to support leadership development programs for low income, at-risk youth in Philadelphia.
Approved $20,000 in 2020 to support full-day care for children of essential workers and others who need to continue to work and cannot work from home.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years January 2017 to support GeoKids and SNAP science enrichment programs.
Approved $5,000/yr x 2 years April 2014 to support Food, Clothing, Utility and Shelter Assistance Program.
Approved $5,000 in 2020 to support two part-time staff to help pick up food and coordinate volunteers and distribution of food at 2 sites.
Approved $7,500/yr x 3 years April 2017 to support after school programs.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years June 2021 to support transitional employment program for returning citizens helping them gain the financial stability, skills, support, and confidence to successfully transition to full-time employment, ideally with benefits, and reintegration into their community.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years August 2013 to support Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies program.
Approved $7,500/yr x 3 years April 2016 to support Wilson Reading program.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years April 2012 for general operating support.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years January 2019 to support youth development programs at Ricketts Center.
Approved $25,000 x 1 year January 2024 to support the Philadelphia Furniture Bank in furnishing homes for individuals and families exiting homelessness and housing instability.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years April 2014 to support FiSP program.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2020 general operating support to increase access to fresh food and expand critical food education in low-income Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Approved $25,000 one-time emergency grant in 2021 to support Grandpad, a customizable digital platform designed to keep seniors and those with intellectual and cognitive disabilities engaged, informed, and reachable. These pads will allow Pathways staff to have regular contact with residents and for Telehealth sessions to occur.
Approved $20,000 x 1 year general operating support for settlement costs and legal fees incurred while developing, protecting and sustaining social-purpose real estate, neighborhood parks and public commons.
Approved $5,000 in 2020 to contribute towards providing food support for their employees
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years January 2022 for the Student Emergency Assistance Fund which provides students in need money for basic needs.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2016 to support the Furniture Bank.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years August 2011 to support expansion of homecare and social work services.
Approved $5,000/yr x 2 years August 2014 for general operating support.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years April 2017 general operating support.
Approved $5,000/yr x 3 years January 2011 for general operating support.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years January 2014 to support legal aid program for individuals at risk for denial or loss of essential health care benefits.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years August 2010 general operating support for 5-4-3-2-1 Fitness, Nutrition, and Learning program.
Approved $5,000/yr x 3 years January 2015 for general operating support. Additional $5,000 approved for 1st year to support apprentice program.
Approved $25,000/yr x 3 years April 2014 to support fitness programs.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years August 2017 general operating support.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2021 general operating support. PIHN prevents homelessness using financial and non-financial aid to avert eviction and the need for emergency shelter.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years April 2016 general operating support.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years January 2013 for general operating support.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years January 2012 to support permanent housing expenses.
Approved $25,000/year x 3 years June 2022 to support PGP tutoring programs for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated learners in Philadelphia.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years April 2011 to support outreach activities.
Approved $45,000 over 3 years - $20,000 - $15,000 - $10,000 April 2018 to support Life Skills and Work Readiness Program. Also approved an additional $18,000 one-time emergency grant to use towards new heater costs.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years April 2011 to support home health aide training program.
Approved $5,000 in 2020 to support emergency assistance fund providing a safety net for 1,500 students on financial aid.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years August 2013 for general operating support.
Approved $25,000 June 2021 general operating support. Organization's Mission: Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance's mission is to improve the lives of people in the Philadelphia region by supporting democratically organized businesses, promoting the principles of the international cooperative movement, and growing the cooperative economy.
Approved $25,000/yr x 3 years June 2024 general operating support for salaries, education sessions, clinics/workshops, assemblies, TA contractors, information sessions, co-facilitation, and community engagement.
Approved $25,000 June 2021 general operating support. Organization's Mission: The Philadelphia Bail Fund frees our neighbors, friends, and loved ones from jail, while simultaneously working to end wealth-based detention in Philadelphia, the poorest large city in America. This work stems from our belief that pretrial detention is unjust, unnecessary, and inhumane. We are committed to building equitable and transformative justice systems in which everyone feels safe and all communities have the resources they need to thrive.
Approved $20,000 in 2020 to support purchasing, assembling and distributing emergency meal boxes that can be distributed "grab-and-go" style to maintain social distancing.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2021 to support emergency transitional housing program.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years August 2016 general operating support.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years August 2014 to support 9th grade academic initiative.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2022 to support the expansion of the middle school and summer programs helping increase the number of youth engaged in safe and rewarding out of school time programs.
Approved $10,000 capacity building grant September 2023 to support a finance consultant.