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Philadelphia Leaders Weigh in on Vision for a Swimmable Delaware River (Part 3)

February 26, 2024

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Quality Early Learning Programs are Open for Business: Let’s Keep It That Way

February 23, 2024

Like never before, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed an undeniable truth about early learning programs—they are essential components of our nation’s education and economic infrastructure.

Getting the Big Stuff Done

February 19, 2024

As building has begun on the long-awaited park over I-95 along the Delaware River, the director of the William Penn Foundation lays out how we got here and why the process is a model for major development in the city.

What We’re Learning From Our Stakeholders

January 30, 2024

At the William Penn Foundation, we have been exploring how our grantmaking should evolve to meet the changing needs of communities across the region.

William Penn Foundation Names Jennifer Stavrakos Director of Great Learning

January 24, 2024

The William Penn Foundation announced today the appointment of Jennifer Stavrakos as Director of Great Learning.

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Empowering Children & Youth Through Arts Education

November 15, 2023

Given the complexities of young people’s lives today, we know that access to arts education has the capacity to do even more.

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National Experts Weigh in on Vision for a Swimmable Delaware (Part 2)

September 20, 2023

As we close out a summer that served up some of the hottest days on record, we’re revisiting our conversations with national experts on how Philadelphia’s waterways, specifically the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, can be accessible, safe places for in...

Let’s Keep Rebuild Building

September 14, 2023

At a time when Philadelphia is facing many challenges, this year the city’s Rebuild Initiative has reason to celebrate as it builds significant momentum toward its goal of investing $500 million in brand new or revitalized high-quality parks, playgrounds...

A Note for Funders Following Court’s Fair Funding Decision

In 2014, the William Penn Foundation, with the wise and courageous support of our Board of Directors, made an investment to push for resources to address issues of inequity and inadequacy in our education system.

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National Experts Weigh in on Vision for a Swimmable Delaware (Part 1)

With temperatures in the 90s and summer in full swing, folks in our region are looking for opportunities to get wet! For those with the resources, that could mean a trip down the shore, but what are the opportunities right here at home? Regardless of...