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Jun. 24, 2015 12:07 pm
Surprise! (Not Really) Millennials Get Involved When Their Friends and Bosses Do Too
There are an estimated 55,727,000 managers in the U.S. over the age of 20, and 30,230,000 Millennial employees born between 1980 and 2000 in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 2014 Giving USA report noted that the United States gave an an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014 and saw […]
people
Jun. 23, 2015 2:06 pm
Philly is at innovation tipping point, says Science Center CEO Stephen Tang
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/210589832″ params=”color=00aabb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] “The weeds are as important as the crops,” said University City Science Center CEO Stephen Tang, in a PHLDiversity’s most recent podcast. Drawing from the book “The Rainforest” by Victor W. Hwang, Dr. Tang added that the “rogue plants” of Philadelphia, meaning startups and locally owned businesses, must […]
method
Jun. 23, 2015 11:00 am
How Springside Chestnut Hill is Leading the Way in School Sustainability
Recently, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) became the first school in the state to have a Certified Green Restaurant cafeteria. The schools cafeterias are certified as 2 Star Certified Green Restaurants by the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit which restaurants to become more environmentally sustainable. The school also implements several other sustainability-based practices: On […]
funding
Jun. 23, 2015 10:00 am
Is American Giving Back on Track after the Recession?
Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy recently released its Giving USA 2015 report, its 60th annual report of charitable giving trends in the United States. The report says the United States gave an an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014 and saw a 7.1 percent growth in charitable giving. This total slightly exceeded […]
purpose
Jun. 22, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum Brings Social Justice Action and Movement Conversation to Philly
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKjKkFNnaS8&w=560&h=315] The US Social Forum is coming to Philadelphia, converging social justice projects and movements in a regional conversation to bring about broader unity. The goal is to map out action plans for a cohesive movement and organize to be on the offense against all forms of oppression. The Philadelphia US Social Forum will […]
purpose
Jun. 22, 2015 11:28 am
Survive the Summer with Out of School Time Resource Center
The Out of School Time Resource Center (OSTRC) has bundled an assortment of professional development highlights, opportunities, and general out of school resources in its 2015 OSTRC Summer Survival Kit. The free guide includes: a regional field trip directory with enriching field trip destinations that welcome visits from school-age students in OST programs in the […]
funding
Jun. 19, 2015 2:36 pm
Groundswell’s Advocacy Helps Keep Cultural Fund Budget at $3.14 Mil
Earlier this year, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund was in jeopardy of having its funding cut by 40 percent for FY2016. However, yesterday, June 18, City Council approved an amended budget that maintains the Cultural Fund budget at $3.14 million. Mayor Michael Nutter is expected to sign the budget into law next week. The Philadelphia Cultural […]
funding
Jun. 19, 2015 1:58 pm
ACHIEVEability Receives $45,000 Towards Serving Low-Income Families
The West Philadelphia-based nonprofit ACHIEVEability received a $20,000 grant from Bank of America and a $25,000 grant from the Leo & Peggy Pierce Family Foundation to go towards its efforts to serve low-income families. Last year, ACHIEVEability made the strategic decision to merge with Mission First Housing Group to improve its housing services. By its […]
method
Jun. 19, 2015 11:17 am
How Do You Make Green Infrastructure Fun? Soak It Up, Philly! Tries Its Hand
Throughout the city, the Philadelphia Water has been installing rain gardens, stormwater planters, stormwater tree trenches, and other green water infrastructures as part of its Green City, Clean Waters program. The 25-year plan, which was launched in 2011, is designed to make Philadelphia a greener city through the protection and enhancing of the watersheds through […]
purpose
Jun. 18, 2015 2:46 pm
The Arts + Business Council Wants You to Get Creative on June 30
The Arts + Business Council’s job is to bring to light how the creative sector contributes to the economic prosperity and quality of life of Greater Philadelphia. Its programming encourages capacity-building, allowing business professionals to tap into the leadership and innovation of the creative sector. To that effect, Natalie W. Nixon, Ph.D., Director of Philadelphia […]