![[Commentary] Co-op Currents: New survey reveals myths and perceptions about co-ops](https://generocity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_1899-1-150x150.jpg)
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May 29, 2015 12:30 pm
[Commentary] Co-op Currents: New survey reveals myths and perceptions about co-ops
Most Americans don’t know what a co-op is. However, most of the Americans who do know what a co-op is tend to really like co-ops. These are the conclusions I’ve drawn from the first public opinion study of co-ops in more than a decade. This is really useful information for anyone who is spreading the […]
people
May 28, 2015 12:37 pm
#PhillyChanger Chat: Louis Alloro of Philly Cohort of Positive Psychology
#PhillyChanger Chats is a video series aimed at making Philly leaders more accessible. Featuring leaders of nonprofits, social enterprises, local government, and community organizations, these are people who are actively working to change Philadelphia for the better. Is there someone you’d like to see featured here? Email us at news@generocity.org. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31p1fGNX2GY&w=560&h=315] Louis Alloro is […]
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May 28, 2015 11:30 am
Transforming Asian Arts Initiative’s Gallery into a Youth-Based Activity Space
Starting on June 5, Youth Arts Workshop Teaching Artist-in-Residence Michelle Nugent’s work will transform Asian Arts Initiative’s main gallery into a youth-based activity space and learning resource center for teaching artists. The Creative Commotion exhibit will highlight Nugent’s recent Youth Arts Workshop residency projects and feature a combination of two- and three-dimensional visual art, oral […]
![[Commentary] Making Community Gardening Work in the City](https://generocity.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/photo11-1-150x150.jpg)
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May 27, 2015 1:00 pm
[Commentary] Making Community Gardening Work in the City
It’s August in a community garden. The stems of the tomato plants are almost weighed down to the parched, hot soil by the over-ripe fruit just waiting to be picked. The morning glories have managed to wrap their vines around the stems of those tomato plants. And the harlequin beetles have turned the kale, which […]
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May 27, 2015 12:00 pm
Discuss the Intersection of Food Justice and the Environment on May 28
On Thursday, May 28, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and Weavers Way Co-op are co-hosting “Food for Thought: Connecting with the Land of Philadelphia,” an event that will explore the intersection of environmental issues and food justice at the forest pavilion of the Schuylkill Center. Participants will hear from a panel discussion focused on […]
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May 26, 2015 12:50 pm
How This Local Food Truck Uses Bagels and Social Media to Support Nonprofits
Food trucks have now become synonymous with Philadelphia food culture — you can find pretty much any food you want at one in Philly, from bagels, tacos, mac and cheese, waffles, cupcakes and more. Schmear It, which sells a variety of bagels with custom spreads, is a food truck with a cause. Dave Fine founded […]
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May 26, 2015 12:00 pm
TRF PolicyMap Tool Now Shows Zip Code Level Health Data
“Your zip code is a better predictor of your health than your genetic code,” said Melody Goodman, an assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis, in a speech last July at the Harvard School of Public Health. This idea reflects the growing acknowledgement that health is not just a personal issue, but something rooted […]
people
May 22, 2015 2:00 pm
#PhillyChanger Chat: Sonja Claxton of Social Chang(h)er
#PhillyChanger Chats is a video series aimed at making Philly leaders more accessible. Featuring leaders of nonprofits, social enterprises, local government, and community organizations, these are people who are actively working to change Philadelphia for the better. Is there someone you’d like to see featured here? Email us at news@generocity.org. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OROA2RnbMEQ&w=640&h=360] Sonja Claxton is the […]
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May 22, 2015 1:30 pm
Neighborhood Bike Works Announces Move to Lancaster Avenue
Earlier this week, Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) announced its new plans to create a community shop and bike education hub at 3939 and 3943 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia. The nonprofit, which has been empowering youth through bicycle education for nearly 20 years, will complete its move to Lancaster Avenue later this year. “By this […]
people
May 22, 2015 12:52 pm
Two Women are Bringing TedXWomen to Philadelphia
Megan Bruce and Anastasia Kouriatova jumped at the chance to host a TEDxWomen event when they would out that they could apply to host one around the same time the TEDWomen Global Conference was happening. “I’m the co-chair of the Logistics Committee for WOMEN’S WAY’s Young Women’s Initiative, and of course, I’m a woman, […]