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William Penn Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, and HealthSpark Foundation Announce $1.3 Million in Grants to Increase Pennsylvania Census Participation

August 20, 2026

The William Penn Foundation and its co-funding partners HealthSpark Foundation and The Heinz Endowments announced $1.3 million in new grants to...

Nine Years of Board Service: John Kepner Reflects on His Tenure with HealthSpark Foundation

August 18, 2026

In June of 2026, HealthSpark sat down with outgoing board member John Kepner. As a result of his nine years of dedicated service John became a keeper...

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Reflecting on the Community Action Team: Community Leadership in Action

Meaningful community change does not happen by accident. It requires thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and a commitment to ensuring that...

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Closing the Fiscal Year by Investing in Community Voice

As we close out our fiscal year, we are proud to reflect on a season of grantmaking that culminated in May and June, investing in the people...

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Recap: Building Community Solutions - Owning the Narrative

Normandy Farm and Conference Center, Blue Bell, PA I April 17, 2026 Leaders, changemakers, and community members from a diversity of sectors across...

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Building Community Solutions: Owning the Narrative – Photo Gallery

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Building Community Solutions: Owning the Narrative at Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center in Blue Bell. It...

Housing Affordability: HealthSpark Foundation's Emma Hertz on PCN Capitol News

HealthSpark President and CEO Emma Hertz joined PCN-Capitol News broadcast to discuss PA's housing affordability crisis – and the solutions we can...