Through our grantmaking, we have had the honor of partnering with dozens of organizations doing amazing work to support their communities. These organizations worked swiftly to shift their programs to provide needed services throughout COVID-19 – we are truly in awe of what the staff at they have accomplished. Last year, we provided wellness grants […]
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We Stand in Solidarity: One Year Later
It has been a year since the murder of George Floyd sparked global protests that compelled us to grapple with our nation’s enduring racism and white supremacy. In the immediate aftermath of Floyd’s death, individuals, companies, and organizations released statements that expressed their horror at the murder committed by police caught on video, and stated […]
Eight Organizations Awarded Grants for First Policy Meets Practice Grantee Cohort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 28th, 2021 (Philadelphia, PA) – The Scattergood Foundation is pleased to announce its first round of grantees in its new grant initiative, Policy Meets Practice, which aims to align local grantmaking with its Think Bigger Do Good Policy Series. Each organization will receive a $20,000 grant and will participate in […]
Pennsylvania Pardon System: A Road Out of Poverty
On Monday, May 17, 2021 Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) and the Scattergood Foundation hosted a discussion on how the Pennsylvania Pardon System could be the road out of poverty for the City of Philadelphia. Speakers included: Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney Jeff Brown, President & CEO of Brown’s Super Stores, Inc. Evan Figueroa-Vargas, Employment Systems Program Analyst […]
Active Minds Announces 2021 Emerging Scholars Fellows
Active Minds is excited to announce its 2021 Emerging Scholars Fellows. The Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program aims to expand the body of literature, creative expression, and discourse devoted to mental health with a particular emphasis on health equity and antiracism related to young adult mental health. It encourages creativity in the development of a project that […]
Moving on from the Scattergood Innovation Award
Upon reflection and consideration, we have decided not to move forward with our annual Scattergood Innovation Award. We did not come to this decision lightly, as we have deeply enjoyed getting to know innovators in behavioral health from around the country. We have learned immensely from you all. The Scattergood Innovation Award was developed to […]
Black Leaders Shaping the Future of Behavioral Health: Dawn Holden Woods, MPA
What does Black history mean to me? It matters that the history of Black and Brown people be recognized. Not only does that validate our experience to those who would stifle or deny it, it validates who we are and who we can be as a community. There’s an adage: “If you can’t see it, […]
Black Leaders Shaping the Future of Behavioral Health: Dr. Carmelita S. Foster
What Does Black History Mean To You And How Does It Inform Your Practice? As a Black woman, Black history means everything to me. I am nothing without the work of my ancestors, and my only goal is to make them proud. I am honored to be Black because I associate Blackness with brilliance, passion, […]
Black Leaders Shaping the Future of Behavioral Health: Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka
What Does Black History Mean To You And How Does It Inform Your Practice? As a first-generation immigrant from Nigeria, I stepped into the Black experience in the USA as an adult. Over time, I have come to understand the weight of that identity and the often-painful history behind it. I recognize the fact that […]
Black History Month
This month, the Scattergood Foundation is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the work of Black voices and practitioners in behavioral health. We’re kicking the month off with our very own Joy Ogbonnaya, Operations Coordinator, and Aminata Diallo, Manager of Learning and Community Impact. Listen along for reflections on Black History Month, the current […]