PHILADELPHIA\u2014The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced $2.6 million in new grants to three organizations working to advance economic mobility, community and cultural vitality, and public safety in Philadelphia. The funding will support workforce development, community spaces, and nonprofit collaborations that will help sustain essential services and enhance cultural vitality throughout the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese investments reflect Pew\u2019s commitment to strengthening the city\u2019s neighborhoods and supporting the organizations that help Philadelphians build better lives,\u201d said Donna Frisby-Greenwood, senior vice president, Philadelphia and scientific advancement at Pew. \u201cWhether it\u2019s connecting people to good jobs, preserving vibrant public spaces, or helping nonprofits collaborate more effectively, these grants are about creating lasting impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pew\u2019s newest grantees are:<\/p>\n
Trust for Public Land<\/a> has been awarded $1.3 million over two years to help residents care for the existing network of 15 neighborhood spaces through a community stewardship program, create a new green space at Logan Elementary<\/a>, and conduct research on the relationship between public space improvement and social connectedness. The project will transform 2 acres of pavement at Logan Elementary into a vibrant community resource, benefiting students and 10,000 nearby residents, and will convene community and sector leaders to share best practices in public space stewardship.<\/p>\n SeaChange Capital Partners Inc.<\/a> has been awarded $1 million over three years to expand the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund<\/a>, which provides grants, technical assistance, and educational workshops to help Philadelphia-area nonprofit organizations pursue partnerships, mergers, and other solutions to become more sustainable. Nonprofits are a major employer in Philadelphia, making up 30% of private employment<\/a> in the city, and play a critical role in delivering key public services that residents need. This initiative will help at least 36 nonprofit organizations evaluate what collaborations might strengthen their operations and resources to ensure that vital services continue to reach
\n Philadelphia\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n