Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) is an independent nonprofit partner of the Nation Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and was created in 1973 with two goals in mind: (1) advancing knowledge and understanding of the humanities and (2) increasing public awareness of, access to, and support for the humanities in PA. In addition to their programs and initiatives to advance these goals, They also make grants to humanity organizations in the state, funded by NEH and other organizations.
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is a non-partisan, international affairs nonprofit with 130 years of expertise in connecting Philadelphia to the world. The Council helps advance Philadelphia’s understanding of the world by creating the next generation of global citizens and furthering Philadelphia’s position as an international hub for business, education, culture, and sub-national diplomacy. The Council curates speaker programs, professional development, youth education, and public diplomacy. They host global delegations and travels the world reaching more than 125 countries annually.
The Y is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization. Founded in 1844, the Y provides crucial programs and services to more than 250,000 people every year. Through generous donations, they can provide more than $6 million in financial assistance to help members of their community get healthy and provide trusted care for their children. In the last 170+ years, the Y has grown tremendously and now engages with more than 10,000 communities across the US.
The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) International Inc. Is a non-profit organization that helps foreign educated healthcare professionals live and work in the country of their choice by assessing and validating their academic and professional credentials. They are the world's largest credential evaluation organization for nursing and allied health professions since 1977. They have helped over 30 milion healthcare professionals from 189 countries.
