Claire Lynch Steps into Expanded Role to Support SRF’s Growing Partner Network

The Sarah Ralston Foundation is pleased to share that beginning in January 2026, Claire Lynch, formerly our Communications Manager, is stepping into an expanded role as Communications & Engagement Manager—formalizing the engagement work she’s already been leading as SRF’s partner network and convenings grow across Philadelphia. As SRF has increased its convenings, shared-learning sessions, and cross-sector collaborations,…

2025 Innovative Project Support Grantees Announced by the Sarah Ralston Foundation

The Sarah Ralston Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Innovative Project Support Grants, awarded to seven organizations whose forward-thinking initiatives are creating meaningful, measurable impact in the lives of older adults across Philadelphia.  These awards, totaling $609,000 in 2025, support projects that tackle pressing challenges related to legal access, housing stability,…

Responding to Crisis — How SRF’s Emergency Grant Program Helped Partners Stay Afloat

When sudden disruptions threaten essential community programs, timing matters. That’s why The Sarah Ralston Foundation (SRF) launched its Emergency Grant Program — designed to help nonprofit partners respond swiftly to unexpected funding gaps, facility breakdowns, or crises that directly impact service to vulnerable Philadelphians. In its first round of emergency support, SRF distributed $107,000 in rapid-response…