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Shalon Baylis

Shalon Baylis is a freelance writer interested in nonprofits, arts and culture, and social impact. On her own time, she likes to imagine concept videos, dance and explore.

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‘You belong wherever your feet are’ is takeaway from open dialogue on workplace racism

Apr. 21, 2021 12:04 pm

‘You belong wherever your feet are’ is takeaway from open dialogue on workplace racism

West Philadelphia Promise Zone's Workforce and Economic Opportunity Committee created a listening space that, according to moderator Uva Coles, centered Black women unapologetically, respectfully, and honestly.
SBN is helping local independent businesses rebuild with equity and climate resilience

Dec. 22, 2020 8:51 am

SBN is helping local independent businesses rebuild with equity and climate resilience

The next workshop in the organization's Rebuilding program series looks at responsible supply chains for local businesses and takes place Feb. 10.
Voting in Philly: Election Day at Triumph Baptist Church in Nicetown

Nov. 3, 2020 5:02 pm

Voting in Philly: Election Day at Triumph Baptist Church in Nicetown

The polling place at Germantown and Hunting Park avenues was photographed by Generocity freelancers Shalon Baylis and Bobbi Booker.
I Belong works to help recent immigrants feel seen and heard without judgment

Oct. 21, 2020 12:25 pm

I Belong works to help recent immigrants feel seen and heard without judgment

Through cross-cultural events, virtual conversation circles, and now an art contest focused on immigrant heritage, the group strives to eliminate barriers of language, lack of social capital, and isolation.
World Affairs Council event explores what’s in store for the internet — and society

Feb. 7, 2020 9:32 am

World Affairs Council event explores what’s in store for the internet — and society

Learning from our past and re-evaluating our present, "The Future of the Internet" opened discussion for what’s next in the world of information access.
A lucky nonprofit could be the recipient of an unusual donation — this trolley car ice cream shop

Feb. 6, 2020 9:17 am

A lucky nonprofit could be the recipient of an unusual donation — this trolley car ice cream shop

You just need to pitch your winning plan for its reuse to the current owner, an award-winning proponent of scattered site rehabilitation.
Reinvestment Fund’s HFFI supports food access across the nation

Sep. 19, 2019 2:53 pm

Reinvestment Fund’s HFFI supports food access across the nation

“The context for why there are food access gaps is really different between rural Alaska and the west side of Chicago, but HFFI is a very flexible tool.” says program director Molly Hartman.
MENTOR IR opens conversation on masculinity at ‘Mochas & Mentoring’

Sep. 17, 2019 8:45 am

MENTOR IR opens conversation on masculinity at ‘Mochas & Mentoring’

“Whether you’re new to this discussion, whether you’re deep into the mentoring field, or peripheral to the mentoring field ... I think there will be something for everybody,” says Abigail Ellis, the organization's executive director.
In their own words: The filmmakers of Hidden Lives Illuminated talk about prison and their art

Aug. 14, 2019 5:23 pm

In their own words: The filmmakers of Hidden Lives Illuminated talk about prison and their art

"These prison doors become revolving doors. Being in and out, in and out, in and out. That’s the message I was trying to get across," Jerome L. tells Generocity freelancer Shalon Bayliss.
After three years of planning, Hidden Lives Illuminated is ready to premiere

Aug. 1, 2019 4:00 pm

After three years of planning, Hidden Lives Illuminated is ready to premiere

The project's 20 short animated films — conceived, narrated, and animated by people incarcerated in PA correctional institutions — will be screened at Eastern State Penitentiary from Aug. 15 through Sept. 12.