The Presser Foundation

3/ In the meantime, our Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages, will remain active. We will be also be exploring other social media platforms, such as Mastodon, and learning more about them.

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1/ We have decided to press pause on Twitter due to recent trends, including a rise in hate speech and bullying. We're taking a page from fellow funders Meyer Memorial Trust and Barr Foundation, who have penned thoughtful articles about why they're taking a break:

Staff had a wonderful time at two performances this past weekend! ED Teresa headed to @BayAtlanticSym on Sat to celebrate maestro Jed Gaylin's 25 years w/ them. Grants & Comms Manager Abby attended @prismquartet on Sun, which featured the world premiere of In a delirium.

We're so pleased to welcome Jill Feldman to our team as a financial manager! Jill has worked in mutual fund and public accounting, and has been involved in philanthropy at a family foundation since 1999. Welcome to the team, Jill!

4/ Thanks to MFE for letting us highlight this great project! Learn more about the Race Against Racism: ywcalancaster.org/raceagainstrac… Check out the work of Music for Everyone: musicforeveryone.org

3/ At the race, MFE "provided a diverse music experience showcasing music's ability to bring people together." The event highlighted "the talents of musicians of color and LGBTQ musicians," while raising awareness and celebrating Lancaster's diverse community.

1/ On Fridays for the next month and a half, we'll be highlighting some of the recent Special Projects grants that our grantee partners have received.

We start our blog series on our Trustees today! The series will highlight these individuals who give of their time and talent to us. First up is Dr. Rollo Dilworth. Learn about his background, the inspiration for his career, and the board game he loves. presserfoundation.org/trustee-spotli…

Our Music Fellow Baker Purdon has been busy attending performances! Recently, he attended @LancSymphony's performance of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez feat. guitarist Colin Davin. The concert also included Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor & Mendelssohn's Fifth Symphony.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our offices are closed today. Check out this article from NBC to learn more about Dr. King and find ways to honor his legacy: nbcnews.com/better/lifesty…

On February 1, the Foundation is moving! We're excited to move to Chestnut Hill, where we will be able to optimize our time in the office while continuing to meet grantees in and around Philly. Check out our website for updated contact info! presserfoundation.org/contact/

In our newest blog post, Music Fellow Baker Purdon starts us on a tour of regional orchestras, starting with @SymphonyReading and @atownsymphony. Check out this first post, and don't miss the next ones in this engaging series! presserfoundation.org/a-tour-of-regi…

Today, ED Teresa Rodgers participated in the Youth Non-Profit Symposium, put together by Councilman Oh. The Symposium gives nonprofits focused on youth the opportunity to meet funders. We connected w/ current grantee partners and met other nonprofits doing wonderful work!

Don't forget - applications for our Capital Support grantmaking area are due on February 1! Fill out your application today, and reach out to us if you have an questions! For more info, check out our website: presserfoundation.org/capital-suppor…

2/ We're thrilled to to start the new year by sharing his story on our blog! presserfoundation.org/seeking-to-cha…

1/ For Undergraduate Scholar Award recipient Kevin Lopez, music "allow(s) me to express myself and give me an outlet where I felt successful." His passion led him to pursue a music ed degree at @txwomans; in the future, he wants to "change the lives of students through music."

Happy New Year! Wishing all of our partners a healthy, joyous, and music-filled 2023.

As we reflect on the year, we're proud of the wonderful efforts by our partners and music community to make a difference. Check out our blog to learn more about what happened at The Presser Foundation throughout 2022. presserfoundation.org/blog/