Then: The Blueprint to End Homelessness, an interview with Peter Gonzales   Now: Homelessness today in Philadelphia Homelessness is increasing again in Philadelphia. The city’s 2025 point-in-time count found about 5,500 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2025, and roughly 14,000 Philadelphians cycle through homelessness over the course of a year. Encampment closures […]

Philadelphia is a place that knows how to play a role in bold moments of transformation. Amid shifting cultural and capital landscapes, policy shifts, increasing climate urgency, and more, 450 people from across the United States gathered at Convene in Philadelphia on May 14–15 to learn about aligning investments with values and to connect with […]

“Community Development Financial Institutions: Bolstering Community Wealth” is the first video in Generocity’s series exploring the impact of Community Development Financial Institutions, or CDFIs. CDFIs are mission-driven financial organizations dedicated to expanding economic opportunity in communities that have historically been overlooked by mainstream lenders. For nonprofit and social impact leaders CDFIs can be an essential […]

Generocity’s first Community Newsroom of 2025 was hosted in partnership with the Committee of Seventy, gathering civic leaders, community members, and nonprofit professionals dedicated to advancing civic education, advocacy, and engagement. The event provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on critical issues such as immigration, education, voting rights, and community organizing, while also inviting attendees […]

In 2017, OneStepAway contributor Jim Irby wrote, ”Sanctuary cities 101: Why they matter and how Philly came to be one.” Today as Sanctuary cities and immigration policies are challenged federally, Generocity’s ARC AI-Contributor has provided an update on what has happened since 2017 and offers some insight as to what leaders should know.   Current […]

Launched in 2012, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement where nonprofits across the country rally for support. Your inbox might feel overwhelming, but it’s a reminder of the immense need—and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. To help narrow your focus, we’ve highlighted 10 local organizations featured in our Generocity Profiles. These […]

  Last Wednesday evening, Graduate Philadelphia hosted over 200 supporters, educators, and adult learners for its 2024 Gala, a heartfelt celebration of perseverance and achievement. The event shone a spotlight on the unique journeys of adult learners, individuals navigating education alongside careers, families, and life’s complexities.     Malik Brown, President and CEO of Graduate Philadelphia, […]