people
Jun. 27, 2016 8:37 am
How Pa. Housing Alliance’s new executive director plans to build on the org’s successes
Phyllis Chamberlain thinks homelessness can be solved -- it just takes getting people "excited" about making an impact on it while remaining "practical."
funding
Jun. 9, 2016 12:42 pm
PhillyCAM is launching a radio station but needs another $20K to operate it
Because the nonprofit's funding is designated to its cable station, they've launched a crowdfunding campaign to get operations going for the new 106.5 WPPM.
people
Jun. 6, 2016 3:23 pm
This photo essay offers an intimate perspective on homelessness in Philadelphia
Photographer and homelessness advocate Ted Goldman documented the past year and a half he's spent with the local homeless community.
results
Jun. 2, 2016 8:18 am
Partners in Health’s local fundraising and advocacy arm was resurrected by volunteers
The global health nonprofit is propelled by all-volunteer grassroots groups across the world. The Philly chapter was all but dead until a handful of volunteers rallied in 2012.
results
Jun. 1, 2016 9:59 am
The push to recognize two Muslim holidays in Philly schools was a success
The city also took the opportunity to introduce the newly formed Mayor's Task Force on Cultural Inclusion.
method
May 2, 2016 12:53 pm
Philadelphia can quell youth homelessness if the city acts now
Council chambers were packed for a hearing on the subject last Thursday.
results
Apr. 21, 2016 12:36 pm
Here’s why Media Mobilizing Project’s first crowdfunding campaign failed
A too-ambitious $20K goal and the wrong crowdfunding platform were two reasons why the nonprofit bailed on its Kickstarter campaign. Here's what it learned in the process.
method
Apr. 4, 2016 10:33 am
Here’s how PennFuture is tweaking its focus
It's not a "shift," per se, but the advocacy organization will be focusing on providing the average citizen with an entry point for engagement with environmental policy.
method
Mar. 28, 2016 8:14 am
10 community land trusts from across Pa. have united
The Pennsylvania Community Land Trust Collaborative will work together on advocacy and fundraising initiatives to ensure affordable housing.
results
Mar. 16, 2016 12:35 pm
The city’s new fair hiring law is a big deal. Here’s why
Ban the Box is a big step in the right direction, but there's still lots of work to be done.