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Archive: August 2017

And the winners of the 2017 Philly Geek Awards are… event

Aug. 26, 2017 10:00 pm

And the winners of the 2017 Philly Geek Awards are…

All 14 categories, including Mission Leader of the Year, Movement of the Year and Impact Org of the Year.
‘Uncomfortable conversations’ are needed to build up a diverse tech talent pipeline feature

Aug. 25, 2017 12:50 pm

‘Uncomfortable conversations’ are needed to build up a diverse tech talent pipeline

And the team at Coded by Kids is working to have more of them while supporting "equitable economic development" in Philadelphia.
Here’s your chance to weigh in on the Frank Rizzo statue’s future purpose

Aug. 25, 2017 11:25 am

Here’s your chance to weigh in on the Frank Rizzo statue’s future

You've got until Sept. 15 to let the city's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy know what you want — or don't want — to happen to the controversial monument.
Why PCCY is hosting a first-of-its-kind Minecraft-themed fundraiser event

Aug. 24, 2017 1:27 pm

Why PCCY is hosting a first-of-its-kind Minecraft-themed fundraiser

Public Citizens for Children + Youth is meeting parents and their kids where they are: playing video games. Here's what other nonprofits can learn from the event.
These Philly building projects are finalists for the sustainability-focused Groundbreaker Awards event

Aug. 24, 2017 10:39 am

These Philly building projects are finalists for the sustainability-focused Groundbreaker Awards

The ceremony, to be hosted by Delaware Valley Green Building Council on Sept. 19, already awarded one organization and individual dedicated to sustainability in the building industry.
Using the trauma narrative to share young people’s Storiez through art people

Aug. 23, 2017 11:27 am

Using the trauma narrative to share young people’s Storiez through art

Social worker and therapist Meagan Corrado's Storiez program helps youths creatively express past trauma. She explains how it works on "Around the Corner."
This van service for prison visits is rebuilding Philly families, one ride at a time feature

Aug. 23, 2017 8:34 am

This van service for prison visits is rebuilding Philly families, one ride at a time

West Philadelphia native Crystal Wyatt's business, Ride and Rebuild, does more than drive families to and from prisons. It's supporting the women who support incarcerated men.