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 August 2016 general operating support.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2021 to support emergency transitional housing program.
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 $25,000/yr x 3 years June 2023 to support the development and implementation of a strategic plan and make the transition from a fiscally sponsored organization to a 501(c)3. PCBF aims to end cash bail and pretrial detention in our city. We are implementing the Culture and Strategy Framework developed by Dragonfly Partners, LLC. This framework includes changes to our structure, staff development, and the creation of a base building program.
Approved $25,000 June 2021 general operating support. Organization's Mission: The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund (PCBF) is a grassroots community bail fund organizing for the abolition of bail, pretrial detention, and prisons, and for our collective liberation. Until that day comes, we post bail to free our loved ones, neighbors, comrades, and friends in Philadelphia.
Approved $10,000 capacity building grant September 2023 to support a finance consultant.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years August 2017 to support programs held at Philadelphia partnering organizations.
Approved $25,000/yr x 3 years January 2022 to strengthen and expand the soccer and youth development programs for Kensington youth, regardless of ability to play.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years April 2014 for general operating support.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years April 2011 to support College Access Program in Philadelphia schools.
Approved $15,000/yr x 1 year June 2019 to support Project Learn.
Approved $20,000 in 2020 to support Black-led and Black-serving non-profit organizations in Philadelphia that are addressing COVID recovery.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years April 2015 to support College Access Program in Philadelphia schools.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2014 to support after school programs at Columbia North YMCA.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years January 2010 for general operating support.
Approved $80,000 in 2020 to support grants to Greater Philadelphia organizations with a successful track record of serving at-risk populations.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years September 2018 general operating support.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years April 2014 to support Dream Team Scholars program.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2019 to support program in three Philadelphia schools.
Approved $25,000/yr x 3 years May 2021 to support the expansion of The Workport program, a citywide, real-world learning system for Philadelphia students.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years January 2019 general operating support.
Approved $25,000/yr x 3 years January 2021 to support our Family Wellness Services. This bilingual initiative will allow low-income immigrant families to access life-saving benefits and services.
Approved $20,000 x 1 year August 2017 to support Deconstruction Job Training and Material Reuse Center.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years August 2011 to support Bilingual Outreach Worker.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years August 2016 to support the Multilingual Benefits Access Program.
Approved $5,000/yr x 3 years August 2012 for general operating support.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years June 2019 to support College Access Program.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years June 2021 to support Coalition robotics teams from Philadelphia’s under-resourced public schools providing teams with tools and supplies, coach training, mentorship, and events.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years January 2014 for general operating support.
Approved $5,000/year x 2 years January 2017 to support Carnell Family Resource Center.
Approved $5,000/yr x 3 years January 2011 to support Grumblethorpe education programs.
Approved $7,500/yr x 3 years August 2015 for general operating support.
Approved $10,000/yr x 2 years January 2010 to support PhISH program.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years January 2020 to support Looking Out for Kids program that provides comprehensive vision care services and eyeglasses to disadvantaged children throughout the 5-county region. Funding will support the expansion of services to students within the Philadelphia School District.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years August 2011 to support Food for Thought/Green Interns program.
Approved $12,500/yr x 3 years April 2015 to support Housing Legal Assistance Program.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years August 2010 general operating support for BUILD program.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years January 2023 to support the art of playwriting in partnership with the Philadelphia School District through classroom programming and outside of school time in neighborhood locations.
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years January 2019 to support the Medical Legal Community Partnership.
Approved $15,000/yr x 3 years August 2015 to support Boat, Build and Sail program.
Approved $15,000 in 2020 to support Opportunity Fund for students' emergency needs.
Approved $20,000/yr x 3 years August 2016 to support Tenant Services Program.
Approved $25,000/yr x 3 years January 2021 to support Guild reentry program.
Approved $30,000 in 2020 to support Opportunity Youth Relief Fund addressing a variety of needs - from assistance for food, transportation, childcare and housing, to support for technology, mobile/wireless connectivity and programmatic supplies
Approved $10,000/yr x 3 years June 2020 to support general operations of urban farm serving residents in South Philadelphia.
Approved $25,000/yr x 3 years June 2021 general operating support to transform social, academic, and career outcomes for the historically underserved children of Philadelphia.
Approved $2,500 in 2020 to support Monarch Fund providing meal delivery/groceries and providing virtual tutoring and educational resources to families.