purpose
Sep. 25, 2020 9:39 am
One of the keys to the Philadelphia Worker Relief Fund’s success was accessibility
The City of Philadelphia partnered with the philanthropic community, the Pennsylvania National Domestic Workers Alliance, and 14 local CBOs to distribute $1.7 million in direct cash payments to more than 2,160 families.
purpose
Jun. 3, 2020 2:30 pm
These 8 Philly orgs that support Black communities have made public pledges, organized cleanups and called for action
We look at the efforts of Coded for Kids, North Broad Renaissance, The Enterprise Center, PABJ, West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative, and more.
purpose
May 2, 2019 7:57 am
That thing you do: What happened around Philly in April
Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations across the city were busy making their presence felt this past month.
method
May 10, 2017 11:04 am
Partnerships between community-based orgs are ‘integral’ to serving immigrants
Community Legal Services attorneys put forth a call to action for other nonprofits serving immigrant groups: Work together, or fail in reaching your mission.
purpose
Jan. 30, 2017 9:53 am
Love your Blackness with Asian Arts Initiative
AAI is bringing over 20 artists together to address tensions between Black and Asian communities and create art in solidarity.
funding
Jan. 24, 2017 10:45 am
Parent-Child Home Program is expanding outside of Sharswood
The GreenLight-funded nonprofit will be operating in a number of North and South Philly ZIP codes this year, thanks to support from community partners.
purpose
Dec. 9, 2016 12:42 pm
Norris Square youth ponder the costs of privilege
Youth at Norris Square Neighborhood Project will have their art on display Friday, Dec. 16.
results
Aug. 8, 2016 8:40 am
Kensington youth interviewed homeless individuals and then made some art about it
"I think it's crazy what they've gone through," said one participant. "Someone should do something about homelessness."
method
Jul. 29, 2016 12:02 pm
Join the Asian Arts Initiative in the Theatre of the Oppressed this weekend
Build community and express yourself by rediscovering your childhood with this cool, interactive workshop.
method
Jul. 5, 2016 9:15 am
What Philadelphia can learn from its history of citizen-led park projects
SPOKE and PlanPhilly explore the past and present struggles of getting resident-driven developments like the Schuylkill River Trail off the ground in the face of bureaucracy.