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A roomful of Montgomery and Bucks County nonprofit leaders spent this morning learning how to tell their stories better — and the Tigris Foundation was proud to support it. "Your Story, Your Power" was a professional development workshop led by Kristen Aldrich, Chief Programs Officer at Cosmic Writers, a nonprofit (and Tigris grantee!) that uses writing education to build critical and creative thinkers. Hosted by the BucksMont Collaborative, the session brought together a doz

On August 26, ten nonprofit leaders spent a full day in a fundraising intensive facilitated by Jimenez Strategies, hosted by the Tigris Foundaiton and in partnership with the Patricia Kind Family Foundation. The results were clear: 100% of participants said they learned something they could put into practice immediately. And what they really valued most was each other. Affinity mapping to plan donor outreach. "No matter what the organization is… we all share the same issues,"

Tigris Partners with the Bucks-Mont Collaborative The Tigris Foundation has officially joined the Bucks-Mont Collaborative as an organizational supporter! Here at Tigris, we are dedicated to helping our grantees bring youth-focused projects to life. By partnering with the Collaborative, Tigris partners can now directly access a 120+ member strong network and its valuable community resources, including: Free Trainings: Workshops on trauma education, leadership development, and

The Tigris Foundation is celebrating the incredible success of this year's Drag Queen Story Time. With over 30 events so far, reaching thousands of attendees across Philadelphia, project leader Ian Morrison (aka Brittany Lynn) is bringing joy and inclusion to libraries, schools, and senior centers. Brittany Lynn at Tildie's Toy Box 2026 Impact Highlights (so far!): 300 students and 40 faculty reached at the Strawberry Mansion GSA Summit Over 100 attendees at Germantown Friend

Every nonprofit has powerful stories to tell, but finding and sharing them effectively takes practice. Join us for Your Story, Your Power: A Workshop with Cosmic Writers on September 15 for an interactive, hands-on session designed to help you uncover the stories that communicate your mission and inspire action. 📅 Tuesday, September 15 🕓 9:30–11:30am 📍 Community Partners Center, Colmar, PA ⚠️ Space is limited to 30 participants This workshop, led by Kristen Rocha Aldrich o

A Locke School Food Justice warrior It has been a season of incredible growth, community connection, and youth-led success across our partner projects. This summer, Alain Locke School scholars built a sustainable food system, distributing 24,851 pounds of produce to their neighbors and serving weekly hot meals at Locke’s Family Table. Our 2SLGBTQIA+ programs also saw vibrant growth, with 30+ Drag Queen Story Time events reaching thousands and a record-breaking Pride Fest at A

Stef and Jenny landed on Iona in July Poetry and Purpose We spent a week on Iona to attend a retreat led by poet and facilitator Pádraig Ó Tuama, centered on Presence and Place. Standing on land roughly 2 billion years old has a way of putting your inbox in perspective. We wrote tankas (a Japanese form built for slowing down and paying attention — basically a small act of rebellion in an infinite-scroll world), named our personal grounding places, and tackled Pádraig's toughe

What an incredible time we had at the 6th Annual Abington Library Pride Fest! 🌈✨ The energy was electric, and it was wonderful to see so many faces coming together to celebrate. We were truly moved by the overwhelming number of heart-filled responses we received when we asked: "What does community mean to you?" Your answers painted a beautiful picture of what it means to belong. For many, community is about acceptance, support, and equality for all. It’s a place where you ca

🌞WeCare is excited to kick off Summer 2026 with WeCare Snack Attacks and Activity Thursdays, running from June 16th until August 27th! These events are FREE for all! 🧡Visit WeCare on Facebook to learn more!

🥪Join WeCare for their Youth Service Project on June 14th as they make sandwiches and meal packs for the Ambler Community Fridge and Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard! 🗓️ June 14th, 2026 ⏰Noon-3:00 PM 📍First Presbyterian Church of Ambler

🏳️‍⚧️Our partner, The Eastern PA Trans Equity Project, provides critical direct services to transgender and gender-diverse Pennsylvanians across 42 county regions. In 2026 alone, they have: ⭐️Delivered over $72,721 in direct aid to 154 community members facing financial hardship ⭐️Provided 1,200 meals to transgender and nonbinary individuals ⭐️Connected 696 people to affirming healthcare providers ⭐️Were instrumental in the passage of a nondiscrimination ordinance in Northam

🏳️‍🌈Join the Bucks-Mont Collaborative, The Rainbow Room, and The Welcome Project for their “In Our Own Words” online session, bringing together a panel of diverse LGBTQ+ voices to discuss identity, safety, and queer joy. Register by scanning the QR code! ⭐️ 🗓️Monday, June 15th, 2026 ⏰1:00-2:30pm 📍Zoom

🏳️‍🌈We were pleased to kick off Pride Month at Lower Gwynned Township’s annual pride flag raising! A huge thank you to Cathy Pagano who helped organize this incredible celebration of community, diversity, and inclusion! 💫 The Tigris Foundation will always remain committed to embracing and empowering our incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, because every young person deserves to feel seen, valued, safe, and supported for exactly who they are. Happy Pride Month! 🌈

🌱These kids had a blast as they created cyanotype prints using plants they foraged in the forest! In partnership with the Tigris Foundation, the Eastern PA Trans Equity Project has been organizing regular play dates focused on offering support and building a welcoming community for trans and gender-creative kids and their caregivers! 🌈 🧡Learn more about this program on our "Projects" page.

🏳️‍🌈The Tigris Foundation is proud to support Upper Dublin’s 6th Annual Pride Celebration! Join us on June 6th for this FREE, family-friendly event as we celebrate our colorful community with dancing, local vendors, and community resource tables. 🕺 🗓️June 6, 2026 ⏰5:00-9:00 PM 📍Upper Dublin High School Cafeteria

💫We were thrilled to sponsor the Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club’s 2nd annual trip to the Elmwood Park Zoo! From feeding giraffes to learning about new and exciting species, it was a joy to watch these kids’ curiosity and creativity flourish! 🦒 🧡Visit our "Projects" page to learn more.

🏆We were grateful to attend the Young Reader of the Year Awards, hosted by our partner, Joyful Readers! This celebration of childhood literacy raised more than $95,000, allowing their organization to expand into more partner schools and ensure that 1,400 children who need a tutor will have one next school year. 📚 🧡Visit our "Projects" page to learn more about our partnership!

We love seeing the power of community in action and watching our incredible partners build meaningful connections with one another! 🤝 🧡Last week, @booksmilesnj and @joyful_readers were able to connect their businesses at the Satell Institute — a wonderful reminder of how collaboration and shared passion can bring organizations together to make an even greater impact.

📚In partnership with the Tigris Foundation, @cosmicwriters has selected 10 new libraries to include in their national cohort of the Small & Rural Library Support Project—building a strong network of librarians committed to empowering young writers. Here are a few: ⭐️Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch (Monticello, AR) “We are a small rural supportive community that struggles to reach these young people through inspiration and literacy to show them the poss

🎉This year, the Roslyn Resource Fair will coincide with the Roslyn Pet Fair. This FREE dual event will feature pet rescue information, community resources, and a chance to reconnect with your neighbors over some furry friends! 🐕 🗓️ June 13th, 2026 ⏰ 10:00AM- 1:00PM 📍 Salem Baptist Church