Beautiful Tashya Vinson, an 11th grader at the Philadelphia High School for Girls, has lived in the shadow of gun violence since her brother’s murder in 2021.  Jabree Oliphant was 18 when he was shot and killed. Oliphant had just returned home from his job at a nearby Target and decided to walk to a […]

Philly In Paris, the collaborative project with community roots that brought together several  organizations – partnering for the first time – to take nine of the most at-risk students in the school district to Paris, France, was 100% an experiment in community collaboration, and the strength of the commitment of the village. All the facets […]

Inside Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown the week before Thanksgiving, the spirits of celebration and gratitude were high. The grand centerpiece of the little shop was a large table that stretched from the entrance all the way to the middle of the room; it was draped with a cloth and every inch was covered in banquet […]

This past Sunday, September 15th, marked Democracy Day—an international day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to observe, promote, and uphold the principles of democracy.   In alignment with The U.S. Democracy Day collaborative, Generocity launched its observation on September 4th with the feature “Disillusioned, but not defeated: What young adults are looking for.” […]

In the areas where libraries are most needed, our youth are underserved and ill-considered. Communities across Philadelphia lack librarians and, consequently, the relevant programs to truly educate, encourage, and engage those who would benefit the most. Schools are closed for summer, at a time when these resources are crucial, and branches across the city remain […]

Why Philly's 485,000 youth deserve a real seat at the table.

How youth are overworking for their own wellbeing, and how one youth believes adults should partner with them.