Aug. 24, 2021 2:58 pm
Safety net policies are helping reduce the number of Americans below the poverty line – but that’s not the whole story
A reason to not get too excited about a lower 2020 poverty rate is that the share of Americans experiencing food insecurity rose to an estimated 13.9% in 2020 from 10.9% in 2019, says guest columnist Elena Delavega.
Aug. 24, 2021 8:30 am
What traditional philanthropy can learn from Black philanthropy
Think about the fact that Black philanthropy is being celebrated because traditional philanthropy wasn’t designed to and hasn’t met the needs of the Black community for more than 20 years, says guest columnist Monique Curry-Mims.
Aug. 20, 2021 10:12 am
South Philadelphia Community Fund is a new ‘one-stop shop’ for benefits
Diversified Community Services and United Communities Southeast Philadelphia join forces to create a fund that offers direct assistance to low-income residents.
Aug. 19, 2021 2:35 pm
Let the LRC know — It’s time to end prison gerrymandering
Prison gerrymandering is the practice of counting incarcerated people as residents of their cells instead of their hometowns. It isn't equitable and it isn't legal, says guest columnist Brenda Marrero.
Aug. 19, 2021 10:20 am
Here are some ways you can help Afghanistan and Haiti
A resource list of organizations to donate to, compiled with the help of Generocity's community members.
Aug. 18, 2021 9:31 am
PHLConnectED has enabled 18K+ internet connections in a year, the City says
Plus, here's how Philadelphia stands to benefit from the newly passed $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill.
Aug. 16, 2021 9:41 am
Black ancestors take up metaphysical residence at Hatfield House through image and artifact
Through "Ancestors returning again/this time only to themselves" Black Quantum Futurism creates a site-specific time capsule where quantum physics, Afro-futurism and Afro-diasporic cultural tradition can coexist.
Aug. 12, 2021 4:39 pm
Do nonprofit employees volunteer at organizations they don’t work for?
In our Generocity community, the answer to that is a resounding "yes." Four local nonprofit professionals share examples of how — and why — they volunteer.
Aug. 12, 2021 1:21 pm
3 takeaways from Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott teaming up to fund women’s and girls’ causes
The joint funding is notable, in part, because only 1.6% of philanthropic dollars in America support women’s and girls’ organizations, according to guest columnists Jacqueline Ackerman and Tessa Skidmore.
Aug. 3, 2021 10:51 am
Well City Challenge winner Hey Auntie! is a place where Black women can connect
Founder Nicole Kenney is building the platform to be a safe, authentic, culturally sensitive place for relationships and resources “with wiser and more seasoned women.”