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Feb. 17, 2015 12:14 pm
The Merchants Fund Annually Funds $500,000 to Support Small Businesses
Local businesses like Wash Cycle Laundry, Greenstreet Coffee Roasters and Ants Pants Cafe have received support from The Merchants Fund, a grantmaking organization that provides grants and loans to Philadelphia-based businesses. The Merchants Fund, according to Patricia Blakely, who manages the fund, “offers small grants for small businesses in the City of Philadelphia to help you […]
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Feb. 17, 2015 8:30 am
Social Impact Across the U.S.: How We Serve Those in Need
This week in Social Impact Across the US we pulled together stories about how the country serves those most in need, from government entitlement programs to apps that provide better access to social services. [listly id=”aPz” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”true” show_sharing=”true” show_tools=”false” per_page=”25″] What do you think about what’s happening in social impact across the U.S.? […]
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Feb. 16, 2015 1:02 pm
YOUTHadelphia to Fund $50,000 in Peer-Driven Areas of Need
The Philadelphia Foundation‘s YOUTHadelphia committee, comprised of 22 diverse, high school-aged philanthropists, is hosting an open house for its spring grantmaking on Thursday, February 26. Organizations that serve Philadelphia youth in YOUTHadelphia’s current priority areas — college prep, LGBT support, young women’s empowerment, and sexual health — are encouraged to participate. Attendees will also be the […]
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Feb. 16, 2015 12:05 pm
How Grounded in Philly is Making Vacant Lots Accessible to the Public
There are around 40,000 vacant lots in Philadelphia. From tax-delinquent properties to abandoned overgrown spaces, these lots not only cost the City of Philadelphia and its residents money but they also serve as an eyesore in otherwise vibrant communities. The Garden Justice Legal Initiative (GJLI) of the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia is helping […]
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Feb. 13, 2015 1:09 pm
February Convening of OpenAccessPHL Featured How Organizations Are Making Themselves Innovative
This month’s OpenAccessPHL presenters covered a variety of different topics, from co-working spaces and civic hacking and more. (We’ll be updating this post as the videos are edited). Marvin Weinberger – Venturef0rth/American Certified [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4H9ZW3QTQE&w=700&h=394] Weinberger — who recently purchased the Venturef0rth space and turned it into a nonprofit — said he purchased Venturef0rth because it was cheaper […]
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Feb. 13, 2015 11:31 am
Campaign for Working Families helps Philadelphia’s low-income residents get their taxes done for free
When taxes are done correctly, the result for low-income residents can mean valuable tax credits and refunds that go a long way in a family’s annual budget. For instance, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit that helps qualifying individuals (in 2014, those who earned less than $52,427 who are married and […]
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Feb. 12, 2015 1:11 pm
Biz Journal: Camden gets medical-legal clinic with help of local universities
This story originally appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal here. Camden residents are getting a joint medical and legal clinic, thanks to a new initiative from Rutgers School of Law-Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers. Called the Medical-Legal Partnership of Camden (MLP), the clinic will provide patients with […]
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Feb. 12, 2015 12:04 pm
JOIN Spurs Workforce Development With $200,000 in Planning Grants
, a public-private partnership invested in workforce development, has awarded four $50,000 planning grants to Philadelphia-based organizations through its WIN WIN Challenge. The winning grantees are Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), South Kensington Community Partners (SKCP), Community College of Philadelphia, and University City District. Each grantee will pursue their respective workforce partnership ideas for a one-year period. […]
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Feb. 11, 2015 2:36 pm
Arts and Culture Take Center Stage in Revitalization of Chester
Last week, in a backroom of the Chester City Offices, a small group of residents nibbled donuts from the famed Phatsos Bakery and sipped coffee as volunteers interviewed them about how they engage with arts and culture in the community. Many of the interviewees are long-time residents of Chester (located 15 miles southwest of Philadelphia […]
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Feb. 11, 2015 1:57 pm
#PhillyChanger Chats: Dan O’Brien of PhillyRising
#PhillyChanger Chats is a video series aimed at making Philly leaders more accessible. We’ll be featuring leaders of nonprofits, social enterprises, local government, and community organizers who are active in the city. Is there someone you’d like to see featured here? Email us at news@generocity.org. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAaJGcTk5vU&w=700&h=394] Dan O’Brien is the Central Division coordinator at […]