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These nonprofits still can’t work in their Center City offices thanks to that massive water main break results

Jul. 10, 2018 12:55 pm

These nonprofits still can’t work in their Center City offices thanks to that massive water main break

The local arts and culture, counseling and legal communities are stepping up to provide temporary space to displaced tenants of The Philadelphia Building following the July 3 event.
We asked four Philly nonprofits how they changed after recent public scandals. They all declined to talk method

Jul. 2, 2018 12:45 pm

We asked four Philly nonprofits how they changed after recent public scandals. They all declined to talk

At the same, multiple nonprofit experts told Generocity that transparency is key when dealing with a crisis of reputation.
Mental health guide: Where to get therapy on a sliding scale in Philadelphia purpose

Jun. 27, 2018 12:46 pm

Mental health guide: Where to get therapy on a sliding scale in Philadelphia

Many of these 12+ organizations' fees are based on income, so insurance isn’t required to receive help.
Kensington Storefront workers facing the opioid crisis head-on: ‘We need more help’ from the city results

Jun. 6, 2018 11:20 am

Kensington Storefront workers facing the opioid crisis head-on: ‘We need more help’ from the city

An estimated 80 to 130 people visit the public art-making space per day, but certified recovery specialists are scarce. Reps from Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and Mural Arts say help is on the way.
Meet PhilaImpact Fund, Philadelphia’s new place-based impact investment fund funding

Apr. 27, 2018 1:17 pm

Meet PhilaImpact Fund, Philadelphia’s new place-based impact investment fund

The joint initiative from Reinvestment Fund and The Philadelphia Foundation will finance neighborhood development projects in low-income communities.
In Philly’s recovery community, a bias against those taking medication to treat opioid addiction purpose

Apr. 17, 2018 12:55 pm

In Philly’s recovery community, a bias against those taking medication to treat opioid addiction

"The stigma on addicts is bad enough, but to have a stigma on people taking medication is even worse."
14 women organizers you should know in Philadelphia people

Mar. 1, 2018 1:55 pm

14 women organizers you should know in Philadelphia

Local activist leaders working on issues such as labor, incarceration, immigration, healthcare and more.
12 Philly immigrants who are ready to mobilize people

Feb. 26, 2018 12:50 pm

12 Philly immigrants who are ready to mobilize

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians' civic engagement training program, Immigrant Leadership Institute, just graduated its first cohort. Here's what its participants learned.
4 smart practices for hiring formerly incarcerated Philadelphians method

Jan. 26, 2018 11:45 am

4 smart practices for hiring formerly incarcerated Philadelphians

Experts from Baker Industries, Community Learning Center and Reentry Think Tank weigh in on what works.
What’s missing from the conversation about safe injection sites: drug users’ voices method

Jan. 24, 2018 1:55 pm

What’s missing from the conversation about safe injection sites: drug users’ voices

"This is a very top-down process, and that doesn't always reflect what's best for drug users," said one harm reduction activist. Inside the fight to quell the city's opioid addiction crisis.