9 Moments in Philly Social Impact in May

This spring is flashing by with people and organizations making change in Greater Philadelphia. Our team put together a list of highlights in social impact from this May:
Pre-K for PA raised support for early education with a petition delivery to Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf.
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Pre-K for PA Sends Open Letter to Gubernatorial Candidates
The Fight for Expanded Prekindergarten Gains Force in PA
Image via the Pre-K for PA
Destination Frankford opened its second gallery exhibit, “Rediscover.”
Destination Frankford’s Second Gallery Exhibit, “Rediscover,” Opened
Image via Destination Frankford
The Kensington Community Food Co-op announced its future storefront.
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Kensington Community Food Co-op Announces Location at Intersection of Frankford and Lehigh
Image via the Kensington Community Food Co-op
Philly Foodworks is bringing more local food into the community.
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Philly Foodworks is Helping to Connect Urban Farms to Local Food Economy
Image via Philly Foodworks website
The Philly Bicycle Coalition organized a Ride of Silence to honor people injured or killed in motor vehicle-related crashes.
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Ride of Silence to Honor Cyclists Killed or Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Image via Philly Bicycle Coalition
greenSTEM decided on winners for their student design challenge to create green solutions for gardens, green roofs, and green stormwater infrastructure.
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greenSTEM Network Wraps Up Projects in Three Schools
greenSTEM Network Connects Students to the Environment via Technology
Image via GreenSTEM Network
Decarcerate PA celebrated their 3 year anniversary.
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Decarcerate PA: Anti-Prison Advocacy Group Three Years In
Image via DecarceratePA
Amber Art and Design exhibited their latest project “Corner Store (Takeout Stories),” a look at cross-cultural interactions among Philly’s pan-ethnic black and Asian Communities.
Image via Asian Arts Initiative
15 now for Philly rallies for a $15 minimum wage in Philadelphia.
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Coalition of Workers Calls for $15 Minimum Wage in PA
Image via Joe Piette
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