method
Jan. 16, 2014 11:00 am
Put Your Tech Skills to Use at Philly Give Camp 4, A Hackathon for Nonprofits
Looking to put your coding or software development skills to use for a good cause? Philly Give Camp is looking for data base administrators, designers, project managers, and software developers and engineers to help local nonprofits with minimal resources. Philly Give Camp, a 48-hour charity hackathon held at the Malvern Microsoft Office, invites local developers […]
people
Jan. 16, 2014 10:03 am
Philadelphia Hospitals Embrace “Farm to Healthcare” Food Supply System
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and the food distribution company Common Market came together yesterday to honor five Philadelphia hospitals that are bringing local food into their cafeterias and patient care systems. The hospitals honored at the ceremony include the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Einstein Medical Center, […]
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Jan. 15, 2014 3:00 pm
Recently Hired: Lansie Sylvia Accepts New Role at Here’s My Chance
Lansie Sylvia is now the director of engagement at Here’s My Chance, a “creative agency for good” that designs campaigns, builds communities, and promotes causes for a wide variety of nonprofits and social enterprises. Sylvia will be leading HMC’s strategic positioning process, revitalizing external communications, building new community partnerships, and commanding an army of interns. […]
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Jan. 15, 2014 11:01 am
Committee Forms to Create a Memorial Park at the Site of the 22nd & Market St. Building Collapse
The hard, flattened dirt visible at the site of the June 2013 building collapse at 22nd and Market is a firm reminder that the incident has left an indelible mark on the city itself. But the question of what will become of the empty lot has been overshadowed by high-profile trials, debate in City Council […]
funding
Jan. 14, 2014 3:48 pm
New Regulations Address How Governments Fund Overhead Costs for Nonprofits
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the federal agency responsible for helping the president prepare a budget and regulate certain financial procedures, has released a new set of regulations for how the government issues grants and contracts. A number of the changes will impact how the government funds nonprofits, which get about a third […]
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Jan. 14, 2014 11:34 am
Resource: Pick Up the 2014 Sustainable Business Network Directory
The 2014 Sustainable Business Network Directory is now available. The 2nd annual publication, produced in partnership with Grid Magazine, pulls together businesses based in the Greater Philadelphia region that are working on sustainable initiatives or are sustainable in their operations. A wide variety of of businesses are represented, from cleaning and packaging to accounting and […]
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Jan. 13, 2014 1:38 pm
Destination Frankford Presents 5 Womrath Park Sculpture Finalists
Destination Frankford, a coalition of city and neighborhood organizations, is preparing to roll out a large-scale art-based project in Womrath Park — the first component of a three-part strategy to use arts and creative design to enliven the area. The place-making initiative, funded by ArtPlace America, is part of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Philadelphia 2035 […]
people
Jan. 10, 2014 2:49 pm
News Links: Celebrating the Philadelphia2035 Plan, Center City District Releases Job Report, A Haven for Homeless in the Cold
Celebrating the Philadelphia2035 Plan This week Philadelphia took a moment to celebrate the progress made over the last year in the ongoing Philadelphia2035 planning process. Plan Philly reflects on these developments. [Plan Philly] Center City District Releases Job Report The Center City District has a role outside keeping downtown Philadelphia clean and safe. […]
people
Jan. 10, 2014 1:38 pm
West Philadelphia Chosen as “Promise Zone” for Federal Community Development Program
Kiara Molina, a ninth-grader at Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy, introduces President Obama. (Image via @Michael_Nutter) President Obama announced that a large segment of West Philadelphia will be designated as one of five “Promise Zones” in low-income communities throughout the country. Mayor Nutter and Eva Gladstein, head of the Office Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO), were in […]
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Jan. 10, 2014 9:30 am
After GED Test Overhaul, Philly Organizations Ready For Change
On January 1st, the GED test underwent major changes, becoming for the first time a computer-based assessment that measures core curriculum along with college and career-readiness skills. The new exam has also generated mixed reception. Some claim the test’s increased cost — from $75 to $120 — and difficulty will prove to be a barrier […]