Pennsylvania’s Chronic Underfunding of Public Schools Children being educated in closets. Students who had to wear coats in their classrooms during winter. Exposure to lead and asbestos. Crumbling infrastructure. One reading specialist per 1,000 children and one guidance counselor per hundreds of students.  These were some of the testimonies given by students, parents, and school […]

At 79, Sallie had never cooked a meal. Her husband of more than 50 years had always taken charge in the kitchen, but after his recent passing, Sallie knew it was time to learn. When her nutritionist heard about her situation, she immediately enrolled Sallie in a workshop run by Vetri Community Partnership, a non […]

1 in 7 Philadelphians, including 1 in 3 children, face hunger. Food insecurity in the city is shaped by complex, overlapping challenges: limited access to high-nutrition foods, the prevalence of low-nutrition options, economic hardship, and a widespread lack of education on how to prepare healthy food once the ingredients are available. These intersecting issues form […]

The imposition of tariffs on trading partners, coupled with the deportation of food supply chain workers and government cuts to food programs for schools and food banks, is expected to increase food prices nationwide. This situation could further strain cities like Philadelphia that already face high levels of food insecurity.  Philadelphia’s long history of grappling […]

As Andrés* pulled out of the parking lot on what appeared to be another ordinary morning, he was abruptly stopped by ICE agents who forced him out of his truck. They were searching for a neighbor in Andrés’ apartment complex, but detained him instead, despite not bearing any resemblance to the person they were looking […]

Nonprofit organizations are often a driving force behind social progress. They address critical needs in communities where schools, government agencies, and healthcare systems fall short. However, even the most dedicated organizations need support to empower communities. When thinking about how to support nonprofit organizations, money is often the first thing that comes to mind. While […]

Formerly Incarcerated Philadelphians Need a Place to Call Home

Solutions to Advance PHL

Allowing youth to find the connections that define their education and future

Solutions: How nonprofits are working in partnership with business and government to help workers meet their goals.