The Thomas Scattergood Foundation

The past year has been one of reflection and change. Read more about how the Scattergood Foundation has shifted our practices and programming to reflect our commitment to dismantling racism. We thank our partners who have helped us learn and grow. bit.ly/3gmSigP

Have you applied for Philanthropitch yet? Don't miss this opportunity to access capital, training & exposure. Apply today to be 1 of 7 orgs to pitch their program in Oct. Application pd closes TOMORROW, 7/8 at 11:59pm http://bit.ly/3xrvhzR

There is still work to be done to prevent and respond to COVID-19 and its related challenges. Grassroots organizations are uniquely positioned to do this work. Apply to the COVID-19 Prevention and Response Fund by 6/11 at 5pm Learn more at: bit.ly/32eixz7

Have you read the latest paper in the #ThinkBiggerDoGood Policy Series? Systemic, Racial JusticeInformed Solutions to Shift Care From the Criminal Legal System to the Mental Health Care System by Sarah Vinson, MD of Lorio Psych Group and Andrea Dennis, JD of University of Georgia School of Law offers key recommendations for preventing criminal justice involvement of people with mental illness. https://thinkbiggerdogood.org/systemic-racial-justice-info/

Join us and Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity for a conversation about the Pennsylvania Pardon System and how it can be a road out of poverty for many Philadelphians. When: Monday, May 17th at 9am Register: bit.ly/3gy63uC... Speakers include: Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney Jeff Brown, President & CEO of Brown’s Super Stores, Inc. Evan Figueroa-Vargas, Employment Systems Program Analyst for the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disAbility Services Carl (Tobey) Oxholm III, Executive Director Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity Rev. Michelle Simmons, Founder & CEO of Why Not Prosper

With the #AmericanRescuePlan,"the City must ensure that individuals who work in community-facing positions have access to training that will equip them With the skills they need to de-escalate conflicts and identify and respond to behavioral health crises". Read more: https://generocity.org//this-is-how-the-city-must-tackle-/

The Thomas Scattergood Foundation is excited to join Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia to announce the launch of COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund,a new community-led effort supporting #COVID19 education & #vaccine access, etc. Learn more about COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund and apply. https://philanthropynetwork.org//new-community-led-pooled-

Last day to apply for the 2021 cycle of @ScattergoodFdn Policy Meets Practice grant opportunity. Learn more and apply by today 5pm EST. https://www.scattergoodfoundation.org//policy-meets-pract/

We are only a day away from the Application deadline of @ScattergoodFdn Policy Meets Practice grant program. Learn more, apply by April 9th 2021, 5PM EST and please share. https://www.scattergoodfoundation.org//policy-meets-pract/

Nonprofit organization, BIPOC led, less than $1Million annual budget, working directly with communities to address issues that relate to, inform, and advance the policy discussions outlined in #ThinkBiggerDoGood policy series "COVID-19, Structural Racism, and Mental Health Inequities: Policy Implications for an Emerging Syndemic"? https://bit.ly/syndemic Then check out and apply for The Thomas Scattergood Foundation's new "Policy Meets Practice" grant program. https://www.scattergoodfoundation.org//policy-meets-pract/

As we look toward the future of behavioral health in Philadelphia, The Scattergood Foundation's President,Joe Pyle and Board Chair, Kate Williams, outline eight priorities that should guide the search for new leadership for Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services. https://www.inquirer.com//philadelphia-department-behavior

How are we doing? Take a look at the Philadelphia region’s just recovery report card https://generocity.org//philadelphia-region-just-recovery/

Across the country, mental health is on the ballot in 2020. My vote matters. Your vote matters. Let’s use our power to #Vote4MentalHealth. www.Vote4MentalHealth.org

No matter who you vote for, please understand the impact of your vote on people with mental health conditions. I hope you join me to #Vote4MentalHealth www.Vote4MentalHealth.org/key-issues

Can’t believe it’s almost Election Day! Let’s stand together to make mental health a priority in this electionand beyond. #Vote4MentalHealth www.Vote4MentalHealth.org

Now more than ever, we need to stand up together to fight for better support for everyone. Take the first step. Pledge to #Vote4MentalHealth at www.Vote4MentalHealth.org

In the midst of the pandemic, ACLAMO Family Centers has continued innovate and serve the community. In this #RISE case study, CEO, Nelly Jimenez shares how being a part of the #RISEPartnership has helped them rethink how they deliver services & measure outcomes. https://bit.ly/3k3vVO0... #RISEingInPHL

Together, we can make a difference for people with mental health conditions. That’s why I #Vote4MentalHealth. www.Vote4MentalHealth.org

My vote sends a message to policymakers that mental health matters. Will you join me and #Vote4MentalHealth? www.Vote4MentalHealth.org

Thank you for your amazing work Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians and AFAHO and congratulations to the participants. We hope they continue to make impact in their communities.

#Vote4MentalHealth https://www.vote4mentalhealth.org

@FirstPersonArts just launched a brand new podcast, #Us! Find the first episode today on your favorite podcast platform: https://tinyurl.com/UsLaunchPartyFunders #Us will air both new and archived true, personal stories from the First Person Arts stage twice a month because our Unique and Shared experiences connect us with each other and the world. Every quarter, First Person Arts will investigate how 1 moment in time has affected lives nationally and globally. 5 People will share true personal stories about how that 1 moment affected them.

#Vote4MentalHealth is about more than a single policy issue. It’s about knowing how different issues affect people with mental health conditions. See how the issues you care about intersect with mental health. https://www.vote4mentalhealth.org/key-issues/

We just received news that Nancy Nguyen, Executive Director of @VietLEAD has been released. We want to thank everyone who made a call or sent an email demanding her release. Thank You!!