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The Merchants Fund board and staff stand with our AAPI colleagues, friends, grantees, and community at large in condemning the acts of discrimination, hatred, and violence that have become increasingly common over the last year.

As Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “if you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” The time is now - most especially for those who have privilege - to speak up and challenge racism, discrimination, and white supremacy in all its forms, and to use all of the tools available to us to advance equity and inclusion. For TMF, this means using our positional power to effect change and to continue to use our resources to target grants to the merchant communities that have been most impacted by racism and discrimination.

To our AAPI community, particularly the AAPI merchants and store owners who make all of our neighborhoods better for being here: We see you. We love you. You belong here. We will always stand with you. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mar 12

Philly Style Bagels was one of our fabulous grantees from 2019! Here is what they have to say about how the TMF grant helped their business: “With the help of TMF we were able to greatly improve the working conditions and customer experience in our shop during the warmer months—it has been a tremendous and invaluable improvement to our bagel shop!” .
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The 2020 grant cycle opens on April 20th! We provide grants to small and micro businesses with financial need. For more information go to our website about the application and eligibility (link in bio)! #phillystylebagels #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #phillysmallbusiness #philadelphia #bagels #microbusiness

Philly Style Bagels was one of our fabulous grantees from 2019! Here is what they have to say about how the TMF grant helped their business: “With the help of TMF we were able to greatly improve the working conditions and customer experience in our shop during the warmer months—it has been a tremendous and invaluable improvement to our bagel shop!” .
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The 2020 grant cycle opens on April 20th! We provide grants to small and micro businesses with financial need. For more information go to our website about the application and eligibility (link in bio)! #phillystylebagels #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #phillysmallbusiness #philadelphia #bagels #microbusiness ...

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Mar 5

Leading up to our 2020 grant cycle, we are featuring past grantees of TMF.
First up, our amazing 2019 grantee Cara Raboteau, owner of Acupuncture in Motion! Here is what she has to say about The Merchants Fund:
“The TMF grant helped my business to improve its merchandising, branding, and begin the first phase of expansion of into Chinese herbal inventory...Starting and managing a raw herb dispensary demands significant time, equipment, and supplies; the grant from TMF made this project feasible.” .
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The 2020 grant cycle opens on April 20th! Are you a small business owner in Philadelphia considering applying this year? Please read the information on our website (link in bio) to learn more about the foundation, eligibility, and the application process. Feel free to reach out with any questions you have!
Photo Credit: Charlie Raboteau
#smallbusinessowner #philadelphia #merchants #westphilly #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #smallbusinessphilly #localbusiness #local #supportsmallbusiness

Leading up to our 2020 grant cycle, we are featuring past grantees of TMF.
First up, our amazing 2019 grantee Cara Raboteau, owner of Acupuncture in Motion! Here is what she has to say about The Merchants Fund:
“The TMF grant helped my business to improve its merchandising, branding, and begin the first phase of expansion of into Chinese herbal inventory...Starting and managing a raw herb dispensary demands significant time, equipment, and supplies; the grant from TMF made this project feasible.” .
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The 2020 grant cycle opens on April 20th! Are you a small business owner in Philadelphia considering applying this year? Please read the information on our website (link in bio) to learn more about the foundation, eligibility, and the application process. Feel free to reach out with any questions you have!
Photo Credit: Charlie Raboteau
#smallbusinessowner #philadelphia #merchants #westphilly #acupuncture #chinesemedicine #smallbusinessphilly #localbusiness #local #supportsmallbusiness ...

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Feb 8

Annual TMF board retreat today! So much excitement, conversation, and thought around the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
Our 2020 Grant Cycle opens on April 20th and closes May 29th. Have questions about us? Visit our website or contact us directly (link in bio).

Annual TMF board retreat today! So much excitement, conversation, and thought around the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
Our 2020 Grant Cycle opens on April 20th and closes May 29th. Have questions about us? Visit our website or contact us directly (link in bio). ...

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Oct 2

2018 TMF grantee @barkleysbbq will be celebrating their grand RE-opening on Friday at 11am following the rehab they did with their TMF grant. Come join the fun: 2017 N 29th Street

2018 TMF grantee @barkleysbbq will be celebrating their grand RE-opening on Friday at 11am following the rehab they did with their TMF grant. Come join the fun: 2017 N 29th Street ...

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Jun 27

TMF’s first grant of 2019 was an emergency grant to @meshvintage to help stabilize the business following the tragic death of Michelle’s husband. Emergency grants are rare, but this one really got us back to our roots and the reason TMF was established by our founders in 1854. ::
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Applications for Stabilization Grants due Sunday (submitted online) or postmarked Saturday (if mailing paper application).

TMF’s first grant of 2019 was an emergency grant to @meshvintage to help stabilize the business following the tragic death of Michelle’s husband. Emergency grants are rare, but this one really got us back to our roots and the reason TMF was established by our founders in 1854. ::
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Applications for Stabilization Grants due Sunday (submitted online) or postmarked Saturday (if mailing paper application). ...

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Nov 30

Excited to take part in the first @thephiladelphiacitizen Ideas We Should Steal festival with 400 others committed to Philadelphia and our residents.

Excited to take part in the first @thephiladelphiacitizen Ideas We Should Steal festival with 400 others committed to Philadelphia and our residents. ...

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May 15

THIS SATURDAY IS THE @kensingtonkineticarts SCULPTURE DERBY! <3 <3 <3 <3 Get ready to get weird and wild with this bike-able sculpture event! Also, Little Baby's Ice Cream will be there, along with other #TMFGrantees !!! <3 <3 <3 <3
http://kensingtonkineticarts.org/

THIS SATURDAY IS THE @kensingtonkineticarts SCULPTURE DERBY! <3 <3 <3 <3 Get ready to get weird and wild with this bike-able sculpture event! Also, Little Baby's Ice Cream will be there, along with other #TMFGrantees !!! <3 <3 <3 <3
http://kensingtonkineticarts.org/ ...

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May 15

Dine with @birchtreecatering on May 30 at @philadelphiadistilling from 7:00-10:30pm.
The evening will feature Birchtree's latest seasonal and local creations and the distillery's perfect cocktail pairings. Birchtree Supper Clubs start with an interactive cocktail hour, followed by a one of a kind multi-course dinner with new seasonal, locally sourced dishes. Their chefs work on creating new dishes and reintroducing favorites that highlight spring's best local foods.
More information and to register: https://birchtreecateringsupperclub-philadelphiadistilling.brownpapertickets.com/
#TMFgranteehighlight #BuyLocalPHL #PHLMade #SmallBiz #PHLCatering #CateringinPhiladelphia

Dine with @birchtreecatering on May 30 at @philadelphiadistilling from 7:00-10:30pm.
The evening will feature Birchtree's latest seasonal and local creations and the distillery's perfect cocktail pairings. Birchtree Supper Clubs start with an interactive cocktail hour, followed by a one of a kind multi-course dinner with new seasonal, locally sourced dishes. Their chefs work on creating new dishes and reintroducing favorites that highlight spring's best local foods.
More information and to register: https://birchtreecateringsupperclub-philadelphiadistilling.brownpapertickets.com/
#TMFgranteehighlight #BuyLocalPHL #PHLMade #SmallBiz #PHLCatering #CateringinPhiladelphia ...

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May 15

Avoid the thunderstorms ⛈ with a brew?!? OKAY 🤗🤗. Creative at the Cannery with @dockstreetbeer & @dockstreetcannery on Wednesday, May 16th #TMFGranteeHighlight <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 #buylocalPHL #PHLmade #CraftBrews
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Avoid the thunderstorms ⛈ with a brew?!? OKAY 🤗🤗. Creative at the Cannery with @dockstreetbeer & @dockstreetcannery on Wednesday, May 16th #TMFGranteeHighlight <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 #buylocalPHL #PHLmade #CraftBrews
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May 15

TOMORROW... Investing in History: How Federal and State Tax Credits Make Properties Viable for Community Development
May 16, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sponsored by @presalliancephl and the @templeuniv Real Estate Institute.

This half-day workshop will feature tax credit experts and representatives from the State Historic Preservation Office discussing the strategies and mechanics of utilizing HTCs for development, including case studies and how to evaluate potential projects. Attorney CLE, Real Estate CEU, and AIA LU credits anticipated. Paul Steinke, will be a featured panelist at this event.

For tickets and information click here: http://ow.ly/vf3K30jNCbs. (LINK IN BIO)

TOMORROW... Investing in History: How Federal and State Tax Credits Make Properties Viable for Community Development
May 16, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sponsored by @presalliancephl and the @templeuniv Real Estate Institute.

This half-day workshop will feature tax credit experts and representatives from the State Historic Preservation Office discussing the strategies and mechanics of utilizing HTCs for development, including case studies and how to evaluate potential projects. Attorney CLE, Real Estate CEU, and AIA LU credits anticipated. Paul Steinke, will be a featured panelist at this event.

For tickets and information click here: http://ow.ly/vf3K30jNCbs. (LINK IN BIO) ...

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