Sep. 18, 2019 4:06 pm
Mighty Writers to expand to Kennett Square
The bilingual programming, says Mighty Writers' Executive Director Tim Whitaker, will help immigrant children express themselves well at a critical moment in time.
Sep. 9, 2019 11:30 am
In Chester County, businesses and nonprofits team up to address community needs
Columnist Krys Sipple takes a look at Leadership Chester County, which uses bus tours and a poverty simulator to teach board members about the real, often hidden, needs in the community.
Aug. 8, 2019 12:11 pm
Tamela Luce’s professional advice? Take up space and be heard
Columnist Krystine Sipple talks with the new CEO of Phoenixville Community Health Foundation about executive transition, bucket lists and herding cats.
Jul. 29, 2019 8:00 am
LCH’s workplace culture is built on figuratively and literally meeting people where they are
Columnist Krystine Sipple looks at the organization that made its name as La Comunidad Hispana. Rebranded to reflect an increasingly diverse client base, it continues to prioritize responsiveness.
Jul. 16, 2019 7:10 am
The Clinic: A culture of caring has created a safe space for community
Columnist Krystine Sipple looks at the free clinic in Phoenixville, where the staffers say the spirit of Fred Rogers — caring for neighbors and cultivating kindness — can be felt every day.
Jul. 15, 2019 8:00 am
Who is covering you? Meet the new Generocity freelancers
These five join a small but lively corps of freelancers who have been producing unparalleled coverage of the Philadelphia region's social impact doings for the past few years at Generocity.
Apr. 1, 2019 4:02 pm
From school districts to county offices, people in Chesco and Delco are concerned about the Mariner East pipelines
"In a worst-case scenario pipeline explosion on the Mariner East, we would have a catastrophe on par with 9/11,” says Eve Miari of the Clean Air Council.
Mar. 28, 2019 3:14 pm
Tackling food insecurity: Best practices from Bucks, Chesco, Delco and Montco
From listening to community to trauma-informed approaches, nonprofits in the suburbs diversify strategies in their fight against hunger.
Mar. 27, 2019 1:13 pm
Undersold and maligned, Coatesville isn’t what you’ve been led to believe it is
From spoken word poet Aadil Malik to Arts Holding Hands and Hearts to pop-up lending libraries, Sarah Alderman's film "Bypassed" documents a vibrant community full of voices clamoring to be heard.
Mar. 6, 2019 1:20 pm
March is going to The ‘Burbs
Even if you don’t buy into the stereotypes, you might be forgiven for wondering what need could there possibly be for social impact organizations to work in the four wealthiest counties in the state. As it happens, there is plenty of need.