From Lynette Killen, Executive Director Greetings from The Sarah Ralston Foundation! As a reader of this newsletter, I’d like to thank you for your ongoing interest and involvement in our mission! As we reflect on our journey over the past year, we are thrilled to share the impact of our grant funding. Our first year…
The Sarah Ralston Foundation, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable, underserved older adults in Philadelphia County, is launching its annual May Fundraiser in honor of Older Americans Month. The Foundation seeks to address challenges faced by older adults in the community, including access to affordable healthcare, housing and food insecurity, loneliness, and…
In the spirit of our mission and commitment to trust-based philanthropy, The Sarah Ralston Foundation (SRF) has played a pivotal role in supporting numerous nonprofit organizations serving marginalized populations across Philadelphia. Reflecting on The Sarah Ralston Foundation’s inaugural year, we are excited to share the significant outcomes of our 2023 general operating support grants. Last…
Foundation for Health Equity (F4HE) and The Sarah Ralston Foundation are joining forces to host a networking and informational meeting for nonprofits serving seniors in Philadelphia. Bethany Flood, Executive Director of Foundation for Health Equity, and Lynette Killen, Executive Director of The Sarah Ralston Foundation, will share insights from the State’s “Aging Our Way” 10-year…
From the Executive Director Hello and Happy Spring! The Sarah Ralston Foundation is gearing up for our next round of General Operating Support grants. The deadline for applications is fast approaching (April 1st), and the recipients will be notified on May 31st. We are excited to continue to fund nonprofits who assist the underserved, vulnerable…
The Sarah Ralston Foundation Announces Successful Inaugural Year Funding Nonprofits that Serve Philadelphia’s Aging Population Elders sixty and over represent 20% of Philadelphia’s population – a total of 316,478 aging men and women. Of those, 21% live below the poverty level, 29% don’t have social security, and 50% live alone. Additionally, 30% report ambulatory difficulty,…
Questions and Answers with Lynette Killen The Sarah Ralston Foundation is fortunate to have Lynette Killen at the helm. She embodies the skills, experience, knowledge and drive to lead The Sarah Ralston Foundation and make it a powerful force throughout the community of nonprofits that support and enhance the lives of our elders in Philadelphia.…
From the Executive Director Lynette Killen, Executive Director Dear Sarah Ralston Foundation Community, We are coming to the end of our first year as the newly formed Sarah Ralston Foundation. Our organization is the first and only charitable foundation in Philadelphia that is solely dedicated to funding nonprofits serving the city’s vulnerable elderly population. I…
The Sarah Ralston Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall 2023 Innovative Project Support Grants. This is the second of a twice-yearly cycle of grants for qualified nonprofits. A total of $1,250,000 will be distributed to twenty nonprofits in support of their work with older Philadelphians in need. Innovative Project Support grants…
Lynette Killen, Executive Director of The Sarah Ralston Foundation, in partnership with Jane Eleey, Executive Director of Penn’s Village, and Nora Brier, Psy.D., and Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, provided an educational session…