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Welcome to the North Penn VNA Foundation News! Here, you’ll find the latest updates, stories, and insights on our mission to enhance community health and well-being. From impactful projects to inspiring stories about those we serve, our news section keeps you informed about how we’re making a difference every day. Stay connected to learn more about our initiatives, upcoming events, and how you can support our efforts to build a healthier, more resilient community.
Latest Posts
VNA Foundation Awards $335,000 in Spring 2025 Grants
LANSDALE, PA May 5th, 2025 The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn proudly awarded $335,000 in Spring 2025 grants to 41 organizations delivering health and human services to vulnerable people in the greater North Penn region of Montgomery County, PA. A complete...
VNA Foundation to Nonprofit Partners: We are with you.
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” -John Wooden To all of our VNA Foundation partners, During these alarming times, we wanted to reach out with a message of solidarity. We are listening to you. We recently concluded 34 reporting...
VNA Foundation Launches Spring 2025 Grants Due March 31
The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn has launched its SPRING 2025 GRANT CYCLE, with a DUE-DATE OF MARCH 31st. Once again, the VNA Foundation is offering one-year General Operating and Flexible Program Grants of up to $15,000 for nonprofit organizations that...
Past Posts
VNA Foundation Awards $235,750 in Spring 2024 Grants
May, 2024 The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn proudly announces the awarding of $235,750 in General Operating and Flexible Program Grants to 34 applicant organizations. All of the grants will go to support access to basic needs and health services for people in...
Longtime VNA director Kitty Fitzgerald remembered as “force for those in need”
(ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE REPORTER) LANSDALE — The greater North Penn region lost a leading light in the healthcare and community service field with the passing of Kathleen A. “Kitty” Fitzgerald on April 17 after a brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in...
VNA Foundation Launches Spring 2024 Grants
On January 29, 2024, the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn launches Spring 2024 Grants for both General Operating and flexible Program support. The maximum grant for this Spring 2024 cycle is $15,000 for one year. These grants are for organizations that directly...
VNA Foundation Launches Spring 2023 Grants
On January 30, 2023, the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn launches Spring 2023 Grants for both General Operating and flexible Program support. The maximum grant for this Spring 2023 cycle is $15,000 for one year. These grants are for organizations that directly...
VNA Foundation Launches Spring 2022 Grants
VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn is proud to launch its SPRING 2022 GRANT CYCLE with a due date of MARCH 15, 2022 (11:59 PM). The Spring 2022 grants are for either General Operating Support (max $20,000) or Program Support (max $15,000) for one year. Learn more...
VNA Foundation Launches INCLUSION GRANTS – Increasing Access to Combat the “Dual Pandemics”
On July 1, 2021, the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn proudly launches its Inclusion Grants program. Inspired by the health access inequities exposed (or exacerbated) by the "dual pandemics" of COVID-19 and racial injustice, and in response to numerous one-on-one...
North Penn Community Faith Leaders Forum- June 18, 2021
The VNA Foundation is proud to partner with local leaders to convene the first North Penn Community Faith Leaders Forum, an online discussion, on Friday, June 18th, 2021. See below for details and free registration information. North Penn Community Faith Leaders...
VNA Foundation Announces $1 Million + in New Grants
April, 2021- The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn proudly announces more than $1,000,000 IN GRANTS SUPPORTING ACCESS TO FOOD, HOUSING, and BASIC HEALTH NEEDS, including Mental Health and Addiction. See below for a list of the 43 exceptional nonprofit organizations...
New Board Members Joining VNA Foundation
The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn is proud to announce the election of two members to its Board of Directors: Robin Chambers Dixon and Anthony H. Johnson. Robin Chambers Dixon is Principal of Chambers Consulting, LLC, and has served the local community as a...
VNA Foundation Launches 2021 Grants
In recent weeks, we have met with many grant partners in Zoom sessions. Our partners have explained the incredible challenges facing both their constituents in the community and their organizational staff. We at the VNA Foundation have been inspired by the tireless...
Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The VNA Foundation supports the equitable distribution of vaccine in our community. The Montgomery County PA Department of Health posts relevant information and updates about COVID-19 Vaccine availability and registration on its site: COVID-19 Vaccine | Montgomery...
VNA Foundation Sponsors Implicit Bias Training for Community
Our foundation proudly sponsored the Bucks-Mont Collaborative’s training and discussion session on “Understanding Implicit Bias,” featuring Dr. Quaiser Abdullah of Temple University, in December of 2020. Dr. Abdullah’s remarks highlighted the importance of raising our...