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
Last week, in a backroom of the Chester City Offices, a small group of residents nibbled donuts from the famed Phatsos Bakery and sipped coffee as volunteers interviewed them about how they engage with arts and culture in the community. Many of the interviewees are long-time residents of Chester (located 15 miles southwest of Philadelphia […]
funding
Dec. 9, 2014 12:21 pm
Entrepreneur Works Crowdfunds to Expand Business Development Programs
Entrepreneur Works, a community development financial institution (CDFI) focused on small business development in the region, launched a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo last month with the goal of raising $10,000 to increase the number of community members it serves. The campaign is halfway towards its goal with 22 days left. The campaign represents a new […]
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.