method
Sep. 17, 2014 11:12 am
Biz Journal: Crowdfunding to help women in poverty learn computer skills
This piece was originally published in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign, a Philadelphia organization that was created to battle poverty, has recently launched a crowdfunding initiative. Its goal is to raise $7,500 by Sept. 22 on Indiegogo to put toward training low-income women in Kensington interested in learning basic computer […]
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Sep. 16, 2014 11:54 am
Event: 7th Annual Park(ing) Day is September 19
[metaslider id=31126] Photos from the 2013 Park(ing) Day On September 19, artists, activists, planners, local businesses and ordinary Philadelphians will take over the city’s metered parking spots and create interactive parks in the 170 square foot spaces for the 7th annual Park(ing) Day. “The event celebrates parks and other public spaces in cities across the country, and raises […]
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Sep. 16, 2014 10:36 am
Philadelphia Coalition Bound for NYC Climate March
On Sunday, September 21, thousands are set to march through midtown Manhattan to bring attention to climate change. The People’s Climate March has drawn thousands of people through a robust network of over 1,000 partner organizations from across the country and the march is being billed as the largest climate protest ever. Just a couple […]
purpose
Sep. 15, 2014 12:58 pm
Everyday Sustainability: Compromise, Sustainability, and Parenting
Image by Flickr user MissMessie Editor’s Note: This series, titled Everyday Sustainability, came from the author’s experience of becoming a parent for the first time. While the author imagines that tips and insights may be found in this series, the larger goal is to explore the choices we make and why we make them when it […]
funding
Sep. 15, 2014 10:38 am
Looking Ahead, the Spruce Foundation Revamps Events, Streamlines Grantmaking
The Spruce Foundation, an all-volunteer grantmaking organization led by millennials, is preparing to overhaul its programming and events. Formed in 2007 by a group of high school friends interested in giving back, Spruce has formalized over the years. It now awards $5,000 each to four nonprofits serving youth in core issue areas — health & wellness, […]
people
Sep. 12, 2014 12:32 pm
William Penn Foundation and Drexel University Partner to Improve Early Education in West Philly Promise Zone
Drexel University and the William Penn Foundation are partnering to improve the quality of West Philadelphia child care centers by working with parents, caretakers, and community organizations. The effort will be coordinated by Drexel and funded by a three-year $1.8 million grant from William Penn. The West Philadelphia Promise Zone (a place-based community development program […]
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Sep. 12, 2014 11:47 am
I-LEAD’s ACE Program Brings College Education into Communities
Over a decade ago, District Attorney Lynne Abraham and Assistant D.A. David Castro were working in some of Philadelphia’s most distressed neighborhoods to resolve community problems. In 1995, the two decided to create a nonprofit, I-LEAD, to promote grassroots community leadership efforts by delivering leadership training and technical assistance in 16 cities across the state. […]
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Sep. 11, 2014 12:45 pm
The Reinvestment Fund Releases Annual Report
The Reinvestment Fund (TRF) released its annual report this week outlining its financials, including a breakdown of its lending activity for fiscal year 2013. TRF is a national community development financial institution (CDFI) with local roots. It was established in Philadelphia in 1985 and remains headquartered here, despite investing in community projects across the mid-Atlantic […]
purpose
Sep. 11, 2014 10:47 am
Staff Commentary: Public Speaking for Social Impact
The summer months have come to a close and the start of a new school year has brought together the next generation of social impact leaders, all trying to determine where they fit in the Social Impact Ecosystem. Over Labor Day Weekend, I had the pleasure to talk about the diversity of social impact and […]
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Sep. 10, 2014 2:30 pm
Homestead Exemption Applications Due this Saturday
The Homestead Exemption is a form of recourse for homeowners pressured by rising property taxes. It was created in 2012 following the implementation of the Actual Value Initiative (AVI), which overhauled the city’s property tax system and raised property values for a number of Philadelphia homeowners. This is only the second year the Homestead Exemption […]