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COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE

Dear Members, 
I am proud to be taking on the role of Grants Committee Chair.
Our Section awards small grants, not to exceed $500, to local organizations whose programs serve the needs of women, children and families.
If you know of a worthy organization in our area, you can suggest that they fill out a grant request. 
Click the link below to get the application.  
 To be eligible, a group must qualify as an IRS 501(c)(3) organization.
Feel free to contact me at gervert@verizon.net or (215) 402-0887 with any questions.

Gerrie Greene

What We Do

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COMMUNITY
Our members join a motivated and fun collective of thoughtful women connecting with each other and learning together as a community of progressive changemakers.
POWER
Leveraging our presence in Washington and our thousands of members across the country, we have the people power to get things done from the State House to the White House.
EXCELLENCE
We get it right and deliver quality in everything we do. Our founder Hannah G. Solomon’s vision and commitment were legendary and her high standards live through our actions.
INCLUSION
Acceptance is threaded through everything we do, from the simplest email to the largest rally. Every person is included and respected.
RESULTS
We make change happen. 125 years of driving social change is rooted in our faithbased mission of justice for all. Our winning team of innovative leaders and creative strategists influence decision makers and create lasting change.
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NCJW Greater Philadelphia Section
1231 Highland Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
BY EMAIL:
ncjwpresidium@ncjwphiladelphia.org
BY PHONE:
215-302-3586
Website manager:
Mal Gran
mal@ncjwphiladelphia.org