Plan to hold $13M in LIHEAP aid draws fire
March 26, 2008
The Daily News reports, “With the April 1 deadline rapidly approaching for utility shutoffs for unpaid bills, a furor has arisen over state plans to put $13 million in unused energy-assistance grants away for next year.”
Source: Plan to hold $13M in LIHEAP aid draws fire
Victim-advocate services face deep cuts
March 21, 2008
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports, “In the budget before Congress, those grants have been slashed, forcing victim advocates to consider drastic cuts in their services.”
Source: Victim-advocate services face deep cuts
Aiding nonprofits’ vital mission
March 21, 2008
A Philadelphia Inquirer editorial reads, “According to a 2005 study commissioned by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) and a number of other key players in the sector, 634,098 Pennsylvanians are employed by the nonprofit sector. They make up 11 percent of the state’s total workforce and account for more than $21 billion in annual payroll.”
Source: Aiding nonprofits’ vital mission
$5.3 million for Phila. affordable housing
March 19, 2008
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports, “More than 645 units of affordable housing being developed in Philadelphia are a “shaft of light” for the city in a grim economic landscape, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said yesterday.”
Source: $5.3 million for Phila. affordable housing
Pa. tourism gets $5 million
March 19, 2008
Philly.com reports, “Gov. Rendell’s office announded $5 million in funding to promote Pennsylvania tourism. The awards include $1.8 million for the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp.”
Source: Pa. tourism gets $5 million
Cultural organizations get grants
March 18, 2008
The Phila. Business Journal reports, “A dozen nonprofits in Philadelphia will receive a combined $1.16 million in grants, the Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative said Monday.”
Source: Cultural organizations get grants
City Trusts funds Irish Memorial
March 17, 2008
The Phila. Business Journal reports, ” Philadelphia’s Irish Memorial will receive a grant of $60,000 from the Board of Directors of City Trusts.”
Source: City Trusts funds Irish Memorial
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