Could you go a week without driving? For nearly a third of people living in the United States – people with disabilities, young people, seniors, and people who can’t afford cars or gas – this is their every day. This year, Week Without Driving takes place from Monday, September 30th through Sunday, October 6th. The … Continue reading Week Without Driving 2024
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Community Regrant Program
Healing Through the Land (a Past Recipient of this Community Regrant Program) event in 2023 Funding is available to help make Greater Philadelphia’s multi-use trail network more inclusive! The Pennsylvania Environmental Council is accepting applications for the Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grant Program. One-year grants of $1,000 to $12,000 will be awarded for projects that … Continue reading Pennsylvania Environmental Council Community Regrant Program
Clean Air Council’s Cycle September 2024 Challenge
Is cycling another way you travel around our city sustainably? Celebrate Cycle September with our friends at Clean Air Council by logging your rides for a chance to win cool prizes. Learn more about Cycle September and sign up today!
Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Information Session
On August 21st, we will host a mini-grant information session to provide details about our Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant program. Register TODAY to learn more about this program. During this session you will hear from our partners Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS® (GPAR), and a past recipient of this … Continue reading Feet First Philly Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Information Session
Feet First Philly’s 5th Annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program is Live!
Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program is back again for the fifth year. This grant program has funded over 50 projects across Philadelphia since 2020, and all city residents and community groups are invited to apply. Feet First Philly is partnering again with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to provide funding for … Continue reading Feet First Philly’s 5th Annual Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program is Live!
Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
Feet First Philly recently partnered with Neighborhood Garden Trust, Clean Air Council, and AARP Philadelphia to host a community garden tour in Point Breeze, Philadelphia. It was a beautiful day and roughly 15 residents from around the city joined for the tour. Having walkable community greenspace is important to Feet First Philly, and community gardens … Continue reading Recap: Community Gardens Tour in Point Breeze
Community Garden Tour in Point Breeze South Philadelphia on Saturday 6/8
Join Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Feet First Philly, and Clean Air Council as we visit 5 community gardens in the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. This walk is sponsored by AARP Philadelphia. During the walk, participants will get a chance to learn from garden leaders, learn about their work this growing season, and learn about … Continue reading Community Garden Tour in Point Breeze South Philadelphia on Saturday 6/8
Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient
Original American Foundation is a current recipient of Feet First Philly’s Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant Program, which provides funding of up to $2000 for community-led projects that make public space enjoyable and safer for pedestrians. Their project funded workshops to teach gardening skills to residents in Southwest Philadelphia. Original American Foundation is an organization created … Continue reading Learn About Original American Foundation, A Public Space Enhancement Minigrant Recipient
Learn more about opportunities for Philadelphia’s Budget Hearings and Public Comment for FY25
Philadelphia’s Mayor Cherelle Parker, proposed a $6.29 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). According to the Mayor, this budget is called “The One Philly Budget.” There are no new taxes added to the city’s budget and as compared to FY24 estimates, there will be increases in salary costs of $89.6 million. As noted in … Continue reading Learn more about opportunities for Philadelphia’s Budget Hearings and Public Comment for FY25
View a List of Free Community-Led Events You Can Attend This Spring
Spring is here and there are lots of events you can enjoy during this season. Here are some events that are family-friendly and free for you to attend. First Port Richmond Picnic With Friends of Campbell Square Campbell Square was established in 1894 as Allegheny Square and is located along Allegheny Avenue in the heart … Continue reading View a List of Free Community-Led Events You Can Attend This Spring
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