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Report: Local funders need better data to evaluate COVID efforts

The Lenfest and William Penn foundations funded Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to examine data about the region's COVID relief efforts. more

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Reports

Economy League studies changing distribution of poverty in city

The report takes a closer look at the concentration of poverty in the city and its growth and decline within city neighborhoods using the recently released 2019 estimates of the U.S. Census Bureau. more

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Reports

New CARES money for city supports winter shelter needs

The Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has announced that the City has been awarded more than $500,000 for winter shelter needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia. more

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People of color more threatened by end of eviction ban

A federal ban on evictions expires on January 31, 2021, and it's sparking fears of a housing crisis that could disproportionately send people of color out of their homes. more

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Study reviews how poor people spend when given cash gifts

It is increasingly common for governments to give poor people money. more

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Reports

8 million in US slipped into poverty as CARES Act money ran out

Millions of low-income Americans are locked into poverty thanks to U.S. tax policy, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta researchers say. more

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Virtual Trivia Fundraiser for Covenant House set

Do you have what it takes to be crowned trivia champion? Join Covenant House for a virtual trivia night fundraiser on 12/10 from 7-8:30 pm. Cash prize for first place winners! Register today! more

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Fundraisers

William Way Center sponsors 'Thanksgiving to go' event

This year, the Office of LGBT Affairs is proud to support the William Way LGBT Community Center's Thanksgiving Dinner to-go. more

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City offers neighborhood youth violence prevention funding

The Targeted Community Investment Grant Program will improve public safety and build a stronger sense of community in neighborhoods that are most vulnerable to gun violence. Applications due 12/1/20. more

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Requests for Proposals