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 […]

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, as part of Every Voice, Every Vote, recently collaborated with qualitative research group SSRS to conduct focus groups with Philadelphia community members of diverse ranges of age, gender, parental status, income level, and area of residence. The focus groups aimed to capture meaningful insight into the perspectives of Philadelphians on […]

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 […]

In 2017, OneStepAway contributor Jim Irby wrote, ”Sanctuary cities 101: Why they matter and how Philly came to be one.” Today as Sanctuary cities and immigration policies are challenged federally, Generocity’s ARC AI-Contributor has provided an update on what has happened since 2017 and offers some insight as to what leaders should know.   Current […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]