Aug. 4, 2021 12:40 pm
Opinion: We can’t let learning loss worsened by COVID deepen opportunity gaps for Philly students
After a year out of classrooms and away from the traditional school environment, students need a chance to recover both academically and emotionally, says guest columnist Kathy Jacoby.
Jul. 30, 2021 10:38 am
PAN wants to create 500 local apprenticeships by 2025
For now, details on execution are scarce, but the Philadelphia Apprentice Network will prioritize sharing best practices. Partners include Philadelphia Works and Community College of Philadelphia, among others.
Jul. 26, 2021 1:39 pm
Why we’re closing our company Slack and launching a Generocity channel
Technical.ly will bring our internal staff communications to our public Slack community for tech workers, founders and HR pros from across the globe — and for philanthropists and nonprofit pros via a dedicated #generocity channel. Join us!
Jul. 9, 2021 3:39 pm
‘Postal banks helped people of little means to be able to save a few hundred dollars’
Two members of the Generocity community shared their enthusiasm for the idea of postal banking in response to our daily newsletter's question yesterday.
Jul. 6, 2021 9:37 am
An economist outlines the impact of the charitable deduction
Even though it is available only for the 10% of American taxpayers who itemize their tax returns, guest columnist Patrick Rooney says giving incentives affect the amount donors actually give.
Jul. 2, 2021 12:33 pm
Beyond fireworks: Something to do every day in July
From block parties to learning to fish, open funding application periods to quirky meet-ups, the month is full of opportunities to get doing — IRL as well as virtually. (And we've got a timeline to help you keep it all straight.)
Jun. 17, 2021 1:03 pm
What does allyship look like in the workplace? Join us for a Slack AMA on June 25
We'll be talking with Sam Chenkin, founder of Reclaim the Sector, and John Foster, COO of Baltimore dev agency Fearless,
Jun. 10, 2021 9:45 am
Student voice needs to be at forefront of CRT decision-making
Legislators in several states, including Pennsylvania, want to ban teaching that acknowledges that the legacy of slavery, segregation, and other forms of institutional racism continues to permeate the social fabric of the nation.
Jun. 8, 2021 12:18 pm
Good food + good people + good cause = good times
Hungry Harvest's event June 15 at Love City Brewery will benefit Mama-Tee Community Fridge which helps provide sustainable food for those in need in communities of color throughout the city.
May 20, 2021 12:00 pm
Power moves: Malcolm Yates named director of government relations at PHMC
Yates will work with local, state and federal elected officials to support Public Health Management Corporation's programs and subsidiaries.