Mar. 28, 2016 12:39 pm
Baltimore’s social impact ecosystem is thriving on a sense of ‘urgency’
That's according to Johns Hopkins' Social Innovation Lab Director Darius Graham. We spoke with Graham about Baltimore's social impact community before our trip to the Light City conference.
Mar. 28, 2016 10:53 am
Philadelphia Housing Authority residents can now access subsidized internet
Comcast's Internet Essentials program was previously offered only to homes with children who received free or reduced school lunches.
Mar. 28, 2016 8:14 am
10 community land trusts from across Pa. have united
The Pennsylvania Community Land Trust Collaborative will work together on advocacy and fundraising initiatives to ensure affordable housing.
Mar. 25, 2016 12:43 pm
Keep Philly Beautiful wants to bring national best practices to local neighborhoods
The nonprofit will look to expand its education efforts and rally neighborhoods in 2016.
Mar. 25, 2016 10:02 am
Schools for Sustainability found a partner in the Dominican Republic
The organization is collaborating with 33 Buckets to build a water purification system and is now looking to raise $10,000 to alleviate the pressures of Sabana grande de Boya's water crisis.
Mar. 24, 2016 2:34 pm
4 things to consider when launching a social enterprise
Faith Wallace-Gadsden cofounds social enterprises that deliver clean drinking water to developing countries. Here's what she's learned.
Mar. 24, 2016 12:55 pm
Here’s what you missed at this nonprofit leadership conference in the ‘burbs
Discussion about risk and failure that probably would have benefited small community-based and grassroots organizations.
Mar. 24, 2016 11:59 am
It’s voting season, Philly
March 28 is the last day Pennsylvanians can register to vote before the April primaries. Democratic Committee Person and nonprofit professional Jen Devor shares her tips for educating yourself about the candidates.
Mar. 24, 2016 9:18 am
In South Kensington, a nonprofit goes to court to keep its community garden alive
In the 1980s, the Catholic Worker turned an abandoned lot into a community garden. Now, that garden is being threatened by development.
Mar. 23, 2016 12:48 pm
This CCP student is trying to start a local chapter of the Social Enterprise Alliance
Doing so would be the next step to making Philadelphia a frontrunner in the national social enterprise scene, says Brandon Stokes.