Philly’s new Independence holiday gets to the heart of America
A founding father thought July 2 should be celebrated with “Pomp and Parade.” Philly decided to finally heed his call. Philadelphia celebrated a new holiday called Red, White, & Blue To-Do on Tuesday, exactly 248 years after one of the country’s founding fathers predicted it. Further proof to never give up on your American dream, […]
Friends of Washington Crossing Park enlist help for Semiquincentennial celebration coming in 2026
In preparing for a significant upcoming period, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park determined it needed to do something: hire an Interpretative Programs Specialist to design new educational programs that highlight the park’s unique military history. But how? And who? The first was answered with the recent awarding of a $51,000 grant from the Philadelphia […]
Friends of Washington Crossing Park Welcomes New Specialist Ahead of 2026 Semiquincentennial
Thanks to a $51,000 grant from a Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park has added a full-time interpretive programs specialist to its ranks, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Alex Robb will assist the organization with the design and implementation of its new educational program that will focus on the unique military history of the park […]
Friends of Washington Crossing grant to grow education offerings
The Friends of Washington Crossing Park has used the proceeds from a $50,000-grant to hire a full-time interpretive programs specialist. Alex Robb will assist in designing and implementing new educational programs at the park for both the general public and school students. He is a 2021 graduate of The College of New Jersey, where he […]
Philly philanthropies launch $9 million fund for America’s 250th birthday
America’s 250th birthday is coming in 2026, along with the World Cup, All-Star Game, and PGA Tour. Will you be ready? Some of the largest philanthropic foundations in the Philadelphia region are teaming up to fund America’s 250th anniversary. The Philadelphia Funder Collaboration for the Semiquincentennial includes William Penn Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, the […]
Philly groups offer $9 million in funding for nonprofits celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States
The Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial aims to support local programs to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday. The 250th birthday of the United States is just around the corner, and four Philadelphia groups are offering area nonprofits a total of $9 million in funding to help celebrate. That funding comes in the form of […]
Philadelphia Philanthropies Announce Funding Collaborative for 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Connelly Foundation, the William Penn Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Neubauer Family Foundation today announced the launch of a philanthropic initiative: the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial. The four grantmakers have committed $9 million to the Funder Collaborative, which is intended to provide financial support […]
