ScatterGOOD Foundation
@ScattergoodFdn
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A Quaker-based, philanthropic, grant-making foundation committed to improving the system in which behavioral healthcare is delivered in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia PA
Joined November 2011
💜All Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund applicants are required to attend or watch a recording of a virtual information session. Sessions available on 12/5 from 10-11:30 or 12/6 from 5:30-7. Register here ➡️ https://t.co/piHdh4dRhL.
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Interested in applying for grant funding through the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund? Join us for a virtual information session on either 12/5 from 10-11:30 or 12/6 from 5:30-7 and learn more here ➡️ https://t.co/piHdh4dRhL
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Grants through the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund are open. Grant requests must address overdose prevention, community & family healing, or substance use prevention. The online application is available on the @ScattergoodFdn’s website:
inquirer.com
Managed by the Scattergood Foundation, the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund opens for its second round of funding. Proposals from Kensington and North Philadelphia will be prioritized.
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🚨GRANT OPPORTUNITY🚨 We're partnering again with @PhiladelphiaGov to launch the 2nd round of Overdose Prevention & Community Healing Fund. App pd open now - Jan 11 Info sessions offered on Dec 5 and Dec 6 More at https://t.co/piHdh4ep7j
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We support the use of data and evidence in all policy decisions https://t.co/o2GqKQiCRU via @phillyinquirer
inquirer.com
Kenney's move sends the bill back to City Council, which is poised to override his veto this week and make the legislation law.
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Grant opportunity for BIPOC-led orgs to do harm reduction work - learn more and join our session on 10/2 A new Pa. program is backing Black- and Indigenous-led groups to find solutions to the opioid crisis
whyy.org
The funding will go toward harm reduction-related projects, including strategies that address racial disparities in overdose deaths.
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Overdose rates continue to rise sharply for Black & Indigenous Americans. We're joining @ScattergoodFdn in Pennsylvania to provide grants to community-based organizations focused on addressing racial disparities in overdose deaths & harm reduction. https://t.co/6ubxamRpcR
vitalstrategies.org
Funded projects will focus on racial disparities in overdose deaths and promoting harm reduction throughout Pennsylvania. Â
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We're proud to announce REACH PA, a partnership w @vitalstrategies to invest in BIPOC-led orgs across PA to advance #harmreduction practices. Learn more: https://t.co/Qh8DnPVDDd Info Session on 10/2 at 1pm Apps Due by 10/30 at 5pm
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How writing suicide notes helped save a teen’s life
whyy.org
In his new book, “Dear,” Justin Kemp writes about minority teens facing mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles.
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So proud to support this work through the Kensington #CommunityResilience Fund https://t.co/mXQOTlPRvj
inquirer.com
Philly Bridge and Jawn, a new nonprofit based in Kensington, will pay teenagers stipends to cook meals for each other.
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Most states have yet to permanently fund 988 Lifeline despite early successes https://t.co/BvFjUEn9dL via @CBSNews
cbsnews.com
The 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has seen a 33% increase in calls, chats and texts — but its financial future is uncertain in many states.
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Thank you to all the amazing grantees of the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund who are doing work to #endoverdose. Learn more about these organizations at https://t.co/RBgtSgRp58
#IOAD23
scattergoodfoundation.org
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On this #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay it is important to remember those who we have lost to overdose, to care for those who are grieving, and to thank those who are working tirelessly to prevent overdose. #endoverdose Visit https://t.co/WMYt4Au8uk for resources
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So proud to support this community-driven work. Congratulations to the grantees! City Announces Third Round Of Kensington Community Resilience Fund Grantees
phila.gov
Kensington residents work with City to select 36 grassroots organizations and community groups to receive $360,000 to address the community
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A major provider shortage bedevils Biden's plan to boost mental health coverage
axios.com
More than 160 million Americans live in areas lacking enough mental health professionals to meet the need.
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NEW #ThinkBiggerDoGood Paper: What about the Kids? Child and Adolescent Crises, the Pandemic, and 988 https://t.co/3o17lnMgsL
@pegsfoundation @PPLeeFoundation @towerfdn
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In its first year #988 saw a 35% increase in calls over the 10-digit suicide hotline, yet work remains to get the word out ab this life saving resource https://t.co/Yt5oEQz0qt
npr.org
The 3-digit suicide prevention lifeline went live a year ago. More work is needed on the 988 system, but the first year has gone more smoothly than many expected.
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Remember the opioid crisis? New study finds it’s only gotten worse. https://t.co/rDbQVdcwXq via @Harvard
news.harvard.edu
Researchers say a series of interventions appear to help with overdose deaths, but warn that they must be scaled pretty high.
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Did you miss the most recent #ThinkBiggerDoGood webinar? Watch the recording to learn about how Medicaid can support home visiting programs https://t.co/cd77u5fU9Y
@pegsfoundation @PPLeeFoundation @towerfdn
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We're reflecting on our equity journey - how we have altered our philanthropic practice and what we are still working toward. Read more here:
scattergoodfoundation.org
Now half way through 2023, this year has proven to be one of turning points. In May, the COVID Disaster Declaration officially ended, marking a transition back to life of enjoying time together in...
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