Dec. 16, 2019 8:25 am
Meet community organizer and teaching artist Claudia Peregrina
She was the lead artist behind the ofrenda for Fleisher Art Memorial’s seventh annual Day of the Dead celebration this year. The best part of the tradition, she says, is getting to share all the food and joy with friends and community.
Oct. 10, 2019 8:00 am
Counting down the top 10 stories of all time at Generocity
As a 10th anniversary treat, we've gathered our top 10 most-read stories so you can enjoy them again (or for the first time).
Jul. 14, 2019 10:08 am
On the final day of Netroots Nation, four presidential candidates showed up
Local politicians and community activists joined four Democratic presidential candidates onstage for policy talk and shout outs about immigration, climate change and trans-inclusive reproductive justice.
Jul. 13, 2019 11:14 am
Day two of Netroots Nation brings crowds to the streets and fireworks to the panels
Day three — today — will conclude with a Democratic Presidential Candidates Forum at the Convention Center, and two final actions at the nearby Friends Center bookending the marquee event.
Jul. 1, 2019 8:00 am
Building for the long fight: Two of New Sanctuary Movement’s promotoras
Generocity asked nonprofit leaders whose work centers immigrants to write about immigrant leaders they know. Here, one of the NSM co-directors highlights the work of Gloria and Bertha, two members of the Promotoras program.
May 22, 2019 8:00 am
Power Moves: Michael Norris will head historic Carpenters’ Company, Carpenters’ Hall
Plus, two hires at the City of Philadelphia, one at the Women's Medical Fund, and more.
Mar. 1, 2018 1:55 pm
14 women organizers you should know in Philadelphia
Local activist leaders working on issues such as labor, incarceration, immigration, healthcare and more.
Mar. 10, 2017 8:48 am
Basecamp, iPhoneless walks and naps — These are Aarati Kasturirangan’s Work Hacks
Bread & Roses Community Fund's director of programs shares what motivates her about her social justice work and how she stays productive.
Jan. 26, 2017 10:16 am
Philly reentry advocate Bill Cobb is heading to the ACLU
The Redeemed founder and Defender Association board member is now a deputy director with the organization's Campaign for Smart Justice.
Jan. 11, 2017 11:02 am
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Philly Solidarity Map
This week's spotlight is on a poster charting out local social movements and service providers.