Community Fund grantee partner @treehousebooks has named Michael Brix and Tangie Wilson as Co-Executive Directors. Tangie previously served as Managing Director, where he played a significant role in the organization's growth over the years. Michael is Tree House Books' longtime leader who has guided the organization's efforts to use books and literacy to change lives. Congratulations to the new leadership team!

The Foundation's Executive Director, Mailee Walker, and Claneil Foundation Board Member, Regina Harmon, will be guest speakers at the National Forum on Family Philanthropy in Philadelphia in November. The pair will participate in a session titled Pushing Against the Headwinds: Leaning into Racial & Social Equity. Mailee and Regina will be joined on the panel by staff-board pairs from @patriciakindfamilyfoundation and The Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation. The pairs will talk about their foundations’ racial and social equity journeys, including the opportunities and challenges they face. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the plenary session, small group discussions, and workshops at the National Forum.

Community Fund grantee partner @nhnonthemainline was featured on Fox29’s Good Day Uncut. Greg Payne dropped by to see the organization’s work up close and learn how NHN supports families in the community. The segment features Muneera Walker, the organization’s founder and executive director, and profiles NHN’s food security, outreach, and education initiatives that grew out of the COIVD-19 pandemic. Click the bio link to view the Good Day Uncut segment.

ELF grantee partner @rootedfutureslab released a data center impact dashboard that allows users to track the development, growth, environmental impacts, and energy demands of data centers located around the country. Using publicly available data and existing research, the dashboard highlights areas around the U.S. that are at risk of blackouts or higher utility rates and helps visitors understand the impact on water shortages and quality. Click the link in our bio to review the dashboard and learn more about the growth, development, and impacts of data centers around the country.

Community Fund grantee partner @phillycommunitywireless partnered with @aarp and @microsoft to install free wifi at Somerset Villas, a 99-unit residence for people with disabilities and low-income seniors. Due to the work of Philly Community Wireless and partners across Philadelphia, residents of Somerset Villas have reliable internet access that helps them access essential online services, health resources, and community programs. Click the bio link to read about the innovative connectivity partnership with AARP.