Monique Curry-Mims is the Principal and Founder of Civic Capital, an international social impact firm that supports communities and the organizations that serve them through consulting, cultivation, and content. A transplant from Upstate New York and graduate of Philadelphia University (now Jefferson) and The Pennsylvania State University, Monique is a philanthropist who spends her down time at the Float Spa or with her husband and two kids having movie or game nights.
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Mar. 5, 2025 6:58 am
From Experience to Purpose: SoundBites on Addressing Gun Violence
In Generocity’s first SoundBites dining series, four Philadelphia leaders shared a four-course meal about their experiences with gun violence and how those experiences have motivated them to create positive change in their communities. Their candid conversation provided important insights into the challenges faced by communities affected by gun violence and possible solutions. Turning Experience […]
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Feb. 22, 2025 8:23 pm
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Jan. 29, 2025 8:00 am
Flourishing: A new perspective on community well-being
Traditionally, health and well-being has been viewed through a narrow lens, often focusing only on the absence of disease or the alleviation of symptoms. However, the World Health Organization’s definition offers a more holistic view. They define health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.” Building off of this idea, Harvard University […]
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Jan. 15, 2025 6:51 am
Widening the Lens of Human Concern
In a city teeming with innovators and changemakers, Michael O’Bryan is a beacon of hope and change. As Founder and CEO of humanature and Executive Director of the Wealth and Work Futures Lab at Drexel University’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, Michael has dedicated his career to changing how we think about economic mobility, community […]
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Nov. 20, 2024 8:00 am
Part 2: The Arena Effect: Stadiums and Communities
As Philadelphia deliberates over the proposed 76ers arena in Center City, a familiar story unfolds across the country: the contentious intersection of stadium developments and their lasting impact on communities. While several groups tout potential benefits such as crime reduction, job creation, and affordable housing, those communities and groups affected, voice a narrative of displacement, […]
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Nov. 13, 2024 8:00 am
Part 1: A 100-Year Legacy of Disruption
Last year, Philadelphia elected its 100th Mayor, a politician who then and now asks citizens to put their ones up in the name of “One Philadelphia, a city United.” However, 316 days from her election and 260 days from her inauguration, and after much pushback from various residents and community groups, Mayor Parker gave her […]
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Oct. 9, 2024 8:00 am
Smaller in Stature, Bigger in Impact: Housing Options for those in need
image: original Dignity Village encampment in NE Portland, which is now a village of tiny houses for those without permanent housing. Homelessness is a multi-faceted problem that requires different approaches tailored to the various circumstances, causes, and specific needs of individuals and families. One solution that is attracting increasing attention is tiny homes, which […]
continuing coverage
Sep. 18, 2024 8:00 am
Engaging young people in democracy
This past Sunday, September 15th, marked Democracy Day—an international day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to observe, promote, and uphold the principles of democracy. In alignment with The U.S. Democracy Day collaborative, Generocity launched its observation on September 4th with the feature “Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for.” […]
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Sep. 4, 2024 8:00 am
Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for
In the 2020 election, 18- to 29-year-olds proved to be a strong force. According to a May 2023 NPR article, they made up about 1 in 6 voters and boosted President Biden to a decisive victory by more than 20 points, exit polls show. Four years later, the 18-to 29-year-old age group is showing […]
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Jul. 31, 2024 8:30 am
Where Was the Board? Examining Governance in Nonprofit Closures
Many things have been written over the last several weeks about the closures of local nonprofit institutions University of the Arts and Benefits Data Trust that have caused a wave of discussion and concern in the nonprofit sector. The Chronicle of Philanthropy pointed to BDT’s “push to grow and innovate while maintaining financial stability,” […]