purpose
Sep. 1, 2020 8:49 am
Shortened census count will hurt communities of color, but there is still time to be counted
According to guest columnist Aggie Yellow Horse, the Black community is at greatest risk of a census undercount. Our Generocity infographic shows that Philadelphia, Wilmington, Camden, Norristown and Chester all lag in census completion.
funding
Jun. 7, 2018 8:31 am
When developing Chester’s arts corridor, investments are local
Next City investigates one investment strategy for revitalizing the small city, which includes a program-related investment from the Barra Foundation.
funding
Aug. 9, 2017 12:55 pm
What Barra Foundation has learned from dipping a toe into mission investing
In the past year and a half, the foundation has employed two new investing strategies. Here's what it's learned so far.
Jul. 6, 2016 11:22 am
Chester’s nonprofit grocer is 20% from breaking even. Here’s what they’ve learned
WHYY takes a look inside Philabundance's ambitious nonprofit grocery store, three years after Fare and Square opened.
results
Feb. 11, 2015 2:36 pm
Arts and Culture Take Center Stage in Revitalization of Chester
Creating an arts district in the heart of a former industrial powerhouse
funding
Dec. 9, 2014 12:21 pm
Entrepreneur Works Crowdfunds to Expand Business Development Programs
The Philly-based CDFI shares the value of using crowdfunding to fundraise.
purpose
Oct. 1, 2013 3:28 pm
Riverfront Celebration Brings Chester Businesses Together
On September 21, the city of Chester held its largest community event of the year in the parking lot of the Wharf at Rivertown, a former power plant turned business complex located on the banks the Delaware River.
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