Guest columnist Shalimar Thomas writes about why this should be a top priority this giving season.

It’s tempting to focus locally because you can see the impact. But our local economies are inextricably linked with national and global economies, says Kim Griffin in this ImpactPHL Perspectives column.

"This is the story of the power of intention and how the COVID-19 crisis empowered [a] partnership to provide relief to businesses in the North Broad commercial corridor," say guest columnists Jill Fink and Shalimar Thomas.

It is a worthy exercise to screen out securities based upon business activities or hiring practices that are inconsistent with an investors’ belief system, says ImpactPHL columnist Adam Landau.

Guest columnist Matt Bergheiser offers a civic project for consideration: "Let’s unite to grow good and dignified jobs at a scale we could not have imagined even six months ago."

As a bondholder, you have a fiduciary responsibility to be aware of the risks related to revenue-motivated policing. As a citizen, you have a right to demand justice and equity from your municipality.

"Adopt just one business you love, figure out how much you spend there in a typical year, and — if you can — pay it now," suggests Michael Shuman, the guest columnist from ImpactPHL Perspectives.