Rockefeller’s ‘Resilient Cities’ Noted in Article on Climate and Cities
Release Date:
08/17/2017
... door for real estate speculation that displaces existing populations , often along lines of race or class. "Resiliency .....
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How JPMorgan Chase Is Fueling Detroit’s Revival
Release Date:
09/11/2017
It takes a village to rebuild a city, and the list of people and businesses collaborating on Detroit’s recovery is long. But the planning underway in the neighborhood of Livernois/McNichols, and in a growing roster of other neighborhoods, reflects...
Nursing Home Evacuations Should Not Be “All or Nothing,” Says GSA Member in Senate Testimony
Release Date:
09/21/2017
... results in excess death and hospitalizations among frail populations ,” Hyer said. “Evacuations should not be all ...
Pound Foolish
Release Date:
09/22/2017
Food banks must reject measuring their impact by pounds of food distributed and instead promote access to nutritious food.
UJA-Federation of New York Receives $20 Million Gift
Release Date:
10/02/2017
The UJA-Federation of New York has announced a $20 million legacy gift from the Jack S. & Shirley M. Silver Foundation in support of the organization's Jewish Day Camp Centennial Signature Initiative.
Growing Fab Lab Network Brings the High-Tech, Hands-On STEM Education Out to Rural K-12 Students
Release Date:
10/06/2017
Traveling south about an hour from downtown Pittsburgh along Pennsylvania Route 43, visitors roll into Coal Center, home to Intermediate Unit 1, a regional education service agency. Intermediate Unit 1 also serves as home to a Fab Lab — a highly...
Total Health Costs of Industrial Food Systems Are “Staggering,” Says New Report
Release Date:
10/10/2017
... and many of the “severest health conditions afflicting populations around the world,” from respiratory diseases to ...
Route Fifty Recognizes Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities at Second Annual Navigator Awards
Release Date:
11/17/2017
What Works Cities, a Bloomberg Philanthropies-funded program begun in April 2015, was named a 2017 Navigator Award recipient for demonstrable results in performance management, transparency, access to data and the adoption of best practices and data...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Supported Research Yields Promising Results for Genetic Weapons Against Malaria
Release Date:
02/16/2018
In separate studies, researchers test bacteria that suppresses development of malaria parasite, genetic modification that boosts mosquito immune systems
With Support from Citi and The Rockefeller Foundation, Boston University Releases “Cities Joining Ranks—Policy Networks on the Rise”
Release Date:
04/23/2018
Today the Boston University Initiative on Cities, with support from Citi Community Development and The Rockefeller Foundation, launched Cities Joining Ranks—Policy Networks on the Rise, a new report which details the activities, visibility, value,...
The JPB Foundation Supports Creation of ParkServe Database
Release Date:
05/01/2018
Today, The Trust for Public Land launched www.ParkServe.TPL.org , providing free, easy-to-navigate access to the most comprehensive database on parks ever assembled. The site includes information for 14,000 cities with a combined population of more...
Michael Bloomberg Announces 2nd Annual Global Business Forum and One Planet Summit
Release Date:
07/11/2018
Michael Bloomberg today announced the second Bloomberg Global Business Forum will be held in New York City on September 26 th at the Plaza Hotel during the 73 rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Support from The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation Helps the Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation Provide Vision Services for its Clients
Release Date:
12/04/2018
KAILUA-KONA — For clients of the Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation (HIHAF), a pair of eyeglasses or a vision exam can mean a world of difference in improving their quality of life. While poor vision might not seem like a huge difference maker, it...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Funded Report Names Traffic Injuries Leading Killer of Children and Young People
Release Date:
12/14/2018
Bloomberg Philanthropies Funded Report Names Traffic Injuries Leading Killer of Children and Young People Report says there are 1.35 million annual traffic deaths worldwide. A person dies every 24 seconds from a traffic-related...
Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation Award 16 Jewish Camps With Grants to Increase Accessibility
Release Date:
04/01/2019
Sixteen Jewish camps in North America have been awarded grants to increase accessibility for campers and staff with disabilities. The grants are part of the $12 million Yashar Initiative, a program of the Foundation for Jewish Camp funded by The...
The Rockefeller Foundation Releases New Financing Roadmap to End Pandemic by End of 2022
Release Date:
04/06/2021
... the vaccination of up to 70% of developing countries’ populations and stop the pandemic everywhere, for all of ... vaccine and the logistics and staffing to vaccinate these populations . The roadmap notes even...
Working with Government: Guidance for Grantmakers
Publication date:
07/2010
... seem to be on the rise as each sector looks to pool resources with new partners. How can grantmakers take ...
Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds
Publication date:
07/2005
... a position, or enrich the policy debate, the guide offers resources and strategies for planning your work, reaching ...
Foundations Moving On: Ending Programmes and Funding Relationships
... a small venture philanthropist, an NGO that re-grants resources from a back-donor, or a mix of any of the above, ...
Working with Start-Ups: Grant Makers and New Organizations
Publication date:
04/2003
... also offer their recommendations for capacity-building resources on the Web. Working with Start-Ups: Grant Makers ...