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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Recap: Meeting the Moment on Homelessness and Affordable Housing in Montgomery County

Last week, over 200 people joined us for our Community of Practice event, ‘Meeting the Moment: Taking Action on Homelessness and Affordable Housing in Montgomery County’ to discuss these dual crises taking place. Our goal was two-pronged: bring together the voices solutioning this important work and...

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Foundation commits $200,000 to significantly reduce homelessness in Montgomery County

Colmar, PA – The North Penn Community Health Foundation is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to Your Way Home Montgomery County – a public/private partnership seeking to make the experience of homelessness brief, rare and non-recurring. The foundation has committed up to $200,000 through...
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Friday, October 9, 2015

Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Launched

Local philanthropic organizations have collaborated to form the Nonprofit Repositioning Fund (“the Fund”), a regional effort to improve the capacity, effectiveness and financial health of nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Fund has committed $1,425,000 over three years for grants that...
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Montgomery County food drive plans to honor Pope Francis

By Kaitlyn Foti In honor of Pope Francis’ imminent arrival to Montgomery County, several local organizations have teamed up to bestow a gift that will continue to give for years to come. The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has joined forces with the Montgomery County Anti-Hunger Network to...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Mental Health Kiosks to Debut in Montgomery County

New program aims to reduce stigma and increase help-seeking in the community.
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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Art of Aging: The North Penn Commons Project (6ABC)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH CLIP LANSDALE, Pa. (WPVI) -- Four non-profit organizations have combined to benefit seniors and the community with recreation, health and affordable housing in Lansdale, Montgomery County.
Thursday, August 6, 2015

NPCHF Elects New Board Officers and Members

COLMAR, PA - The North Penn Community Health Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of the following officers and new members:
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

North Penn Commons construction underway

Construction has started on the North Penn Commons , a partnership between four highly respected nonprofit organizations to create a vibrant public center in Lansdale dedicated to celebrating the dignity of every member of our community.
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Monday, June 29, 2015

Free meals available to all children in North Penn this summer!

USDA’s Summer Food Service Program helps ensure that no child goes hungry when school is out. North Penn School District (NPSD) is partnering once again this year with Manna on Main Street , the North Penn United Way and North Penn Community Health Foundation to offer this program locally and help...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Catholic food pantry offers choices, just like a store

New refrigerators and shelves offering food items at the renovated food pantry at Catholic Social Services' Montgomery County center allow clients to choose the items they wish for their families. Photo below shows core staff and volunteers proudly posing in the newly renovated pantry. Photo by...
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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Homelessness Summit in Montco Touts County’s Aggregate Approach

County commissioners Josh Shapiro, center, and Val Arkoosh, standing at right, at the Homelessness Summit at Montgomery County Community College. Photo by Jim Melwert. CBS Philly. By Jim Melwert. Blue Bell, PA - A program to end homelessness in Montgomery County, Pa. is getting national attention...