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DEI initiatives are falling short; how will Black businesses be impacted explainer

Feb. 12, 2025 8:00 am

DEI initiatives are falling short; how will Black businesses be impacted

Five years ago, our country was rocked by two major events that catalyzed seismic shifts in the public consciousness. Only a couple of months into the abrupt shock of the global Covid-19 pandemic, in which the whole world was locked down tightly and we were losing neighbors and loved ones, we were collectively captivated and […]
Flourishing: A new perspective on community well-being 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 […]
Widening the Lens of Human Concern explainer

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 […]
Inclusivity: A Deeper Dive explainer

Jan. 8, 2025 8:00 am

Inclusivity: A Deeper Dive

Focus on inclusivity After a year of chaotic upsets of every sort, it’s easy to imagine that a sense of general security feels hard to come by for most. People’s trust in institutions and values that were once considered hallmarks of American identity is eroding at a truly alarming clip, as nearly every one of […]
Part 1: A 100-Year Legacy of Disruption 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 […]
Homelessness is not a monolithic issue explainer

Oct. 2, 2024 8:00 am

Homelessness is not a monolithic issue

Despite the often overgeneralized reactions of society at large, homelessness is not a monolithic issue. There are meaningful differences in the circumstances, causes, impact on individuals and families, and conditions of homelessness, which necessitate a varied and dynamic approach. In cities across the United States, people are still experiencing the strain on the economy and […]
Wellness for the Nonprofit Community explainer

Sep. 25, 2024 8:00 am

Wellness for the Nonprofit Community

Who takes care of the caretakers? Many professionals in nonprofits and fundraising have spent the majority of their careers in these fields, working alongside selfless individuals who choose roles where they know the job will be more challenging and the pay lower, in exchange for the opportunity to help others. However, many have also witnessed […]
Engaging young people in democracy explainer

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.” […]
Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for explainer

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 […]
Housing Solutions in Action: Insights from HealthSpark’s Community Gathering explainer

Aug. 28, 2024 8:00 am

Housing Solutions in Action: Insights from HealthSpark’s Community Gathering

Last week, government officials, practitioners, community leaders, and advocates from all over Montgomery County and beyond convened at the HealthSpark Foundation offices in Colmar for “Building The Public Will for Housing Solutions.” The event, a mini version of Health Spark’s regular Community of Practice events, comes as a response to partners who were in attendance […]