purpose
Mar. 14, 2016 9:29 am
This competition is putting recovery on a big stage with a microphone
Recovery Idol (yes, inspired by American Idol) is a talent competition featuring acts recovering from addiction, mental health issues and domestic abuse.
people
Mar. 10, 2016 3:04 pm
Ather Sharif is grand marshal at this year’s Disability Pride Walk
The EvoXLabs founder will lead the walk in June.
purpose
Feb. 3, 2016 4:39 pm
A local lobbyist founded this matchmaking site for advocacy groups
iVocate is like "Match.com for advocates."
results
Jan. 19, 2016 8:49 am
How the Housing Alliance of Pa. built an advocacy powerhouse out of ‘irrelevance’
After 14 years nurturing a diverse statewide coalition from the ground up, Executive Director Liz Hersh is leaving to lead Philadelphia's Office of Supportive Housing.
purpose
Dec. 21, 2015 11:30 am
These students running a ‘think-and-action tank’ might be a new breed of nonprofit leaders
ENGAGE began as a two-person project and quickly evolved into a formal organization with 20+ members and a unique model for enacting social change. Its leaders think you can learn from them.
purpose
Sep. 4, 2014 2:52 pm
Coalition to Raise Minimum Wage, 15 Now, Expands Philly Chapter
The local chapter of 15 Now, a national coalition advocating for a $15 per hour minimum wage, has made some notable gains since it first came to Philadelphia in February. The volunteer-run advocacy group launched a crowdfunding campaign and organized three “Neighborhood Action Groups” in North, West and South Philadelphia. It has also organized and […]