May 6, 2019 5:17 pm
The life-threatening stress of being Black and male in Philadelphia
"People underestimate the amount of stress that men of color are going through," says Edwin Desamour, the dean at John B. Stetson Charter. And, he adds, even those going through it underestimate its impact.
Apr. 9, 2019 11:00 am
Can a creator hub in Kensington help slow displacement?
Little Giant's Meegan Denenberg: "IF Lab is pivoting the narrative of displacement and gentrification by creating a welcoming space for the community to meet the changing needs of the market.”
Mar. 5, 2019 11:38 am
This Philly art collective is helping teens deal with mental health issues
The Creative Resilience Collective gets teens to create individual and collaborative projects that explore their lived experiences and build on leadership skills.
Feb. 7, 2019 5:05 pm
My Philly Neighbor: Meet Germantown civic leader Marie-Monique Marthol
In this first edition of a Broke in Philly-adjacent reporting series about unsung community leaders, the Pomona Cherokee Civic Council's president describes people as the neighborhood's greatest resource.
Feb. 6, 2019 2:10 pm
Four years in, rescue app Food Connect has grown enough to become its founder’s full-time job
Megha Kulshreshtha and co. are now focusing on growing partnerships with food security-focused nonprofits such as Philabundance and sharing its successes.
Dec. 28, 2018 10:00 am
3 nonprofit managers on how to be a great (productive, actually useful) volunteer
Do your research, let your skills lead and consider donating your time during the non-holiday season, say pros from Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Broad Street Ministry and Hopeworks Camden.
Nov. 26, 2018 3:20 pm
How misinformation and fear keep Philly immigrants from accessing public benefits
Immigration pros from Community Legal Services and HIAS Pennsylvania clarify who is eligible for benefits such as a healthcare and SNAP.
Nov. 19, 2018 12:58 pm
10 volunteer and donation opportunities to aid Philly’s hungry this holiday season
Plus, a rundown of all the time and effort it takes to run a Thanksgiving meal service.
Oct. 26, 2018 1:32 pm
Here’s what it takes to bake almost 10,000 pies for MANNA’s Thanksgiving fundraiser
Over a few weekends in September, October and November, roughly 400 volunteers make enough pies to raise about $300,000 each year. For one afternoon, reporter Peak Johnson was one of them.
Oct. 12, 2018 1:35 pm
In North Philadelphia, equitable community development requires community engagement
Esperanza's Gabriella Gabriel Paez and Firm Hope Baptist Church's Rev. Richard Harris discuss revitalization projects they've piloted in Hunting Park and Kensington and how they keep local residents top of mind.