The Primos Daily Times featured Project W in an article written by Peg DeGrassa on November 3, 2020. Download below to read the complete article. primosdailytimes_20201103_a020_-2Download
Category: Updates
Project W Supports Women’s Resource Center Family
In July 2020, Project W members raised $4025 to assist a Delaware County single mother who was laid off from her job as a child care worker due to COVID-19. The funds were used to pay rent and groceries. We are grateful to our Project W members who have come together in this time of … Continue reading Project W Supports Women’s Resource Center Family
2020 Grant Finalists Announced
We are pleased to announce the three grant finalists for the 2020 Project W Grant Program. The finalists will be awarded grants totaling $48,500 at the Annual Meeting (via Zoom) on October 28th. Members will vote prior to that night to award the "big winner" the top grant of $29,100; the two runners up will receive $9,700. The … Continue reading 2020 Grant Finalists Announced
Project W Launches Newsletter
Project W launched its newsletter on August 10, 2020 with sections dedicated to Project W, community outreach, and grantee updates, as well as important dates, member profiles, membership information, and sponsorship recognition. To read our newsletters
Project W – Citizen of the Week
The organization The Philadelphia Citizen has nominated Project W, Citizen of the Week. Read the article by Jessica Blatt Press from June 22, 2020 at: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/project-w-delaware-county/. Project W members are engaged and committed citizens focusing on finding solutions for women in need in their community, Delaware County. The Philadelphia Citizen, a non-profit, non-partisan media organization … Continue reading Project W – Citizen of the Week
Statement on Social Justice
As women beginning our participation in the wider community through collective giving, Project W is thankful to be under the umbrella of TCF. We affirm that Black lives matter, and we wholeheartedly concur with TCF’s statement regarding social justice in our community. We are outraged and saddened by the recent and longstanding violence and injustices … Continue reading Statement on Social Justice
Project W 2020 Grants – Application Deadline Approaching
Project W will award $48,000 this year to three organizations that help to enhance and improve the quality of life for women and families in Delaware County. We recognize that COVID-19 will have a long lasting effect on many organizations. In order to allow for maximum flexibility, Project W welcomes grant requests that support response … Continue reading Project W 2020 Grants – Application Deadline Approaching
Project W Year 2 Kick-Off Meeting
On February 20th, Project W celebrated the start of its second year of operations with its kick off meeting and information session held at the home of one of its founding members. It was an opportunity for potential members to learn more about Project W and for existing members to reconnect with each other. The … Continue reading Project W Year 2 Kick-Off Meeting
Be Part of Something Special
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Staggering Statistics
We wanted to share this article recently published in the Philadelphia Inquirer highlighting staggering statistics about self-sufficiency, the ability to support one's family without government help, in Philadelphia and its suburbs. The bare minimum salary for a family of 4 to survive has increased dramatically in our area causing many to struggle financially. https://www.inquirer.com/news/self-sufficiency-standard-philadelphia-poverty-health-care-families-cost-of-living-20200217.html
