Monique Curry-Mims is the Principal and Founder of Civic Capital (owner of Generocity), 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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explainer
Jul. 2, 2025 7:52 am
Why I Didn’t Vote — And Why That Matters
Growing up, I was always so excited when my mother would take me into the voting booth with her. These experiences made me feel like a grown-up, an essential part of the democracy I learned about in school. It instilled in me a sense of civic duty. As an adult, I made it a point […]
explainer
Jul. 2, 2025 7:43 am
Big and Disastrous
With a tie-breaking vote by Vice President Vance, the Senate has approved the Federal Administration’s Big Beautiful Bill, which will now head to the House for final approval. While this bill will lead to Big changes in the way our Federal government utilizes taxpayer dollars and supports communities, Beautiful might not be the way […]
explainer
Jun. 18, 2025 7:21 am
Community Development Financial Institutions: Agents of Change
The Transformative Impact of CDFIs Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have fundamentally shaped the landscape of community investment and support. Over the past 40 years, Jim Burnett, Executive Director of VestedIn noted, “CDFIs have had a major impact on the communities that they serve, whether they be urban, rural, or native populations. We have made […]
featured
Apr. 2, 2025 8:00 am
The Grief Gap and Beyond: The Lab Redefining Economic Mobility
Within the lens of human concern, Michael O’Bryan has been focused on the systemic inequities and economic challenges through his Wealth + Work Futures Lab at Drexel University’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation. Under his leadership, the Lab is pioneering a holistic approach to economic mobility that goes beyond traditional benchmarks to focus on the […]
event
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 […]
q&a
Feb. 22, 2025 8:23 pm
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explainer
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 […]
(e)mpact report
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, […]
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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, […]
explainer
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 […]