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Meet community organizer and teaching artist Claudia Peregrina people

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.
Counting down the top 10 stories of all time at Generocity purpose

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).
On the final day of Netroots Nation, four presidential candidates showed up purpose

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.
Day two of Netroots Nation brings crowds to the streets and fireworks to the panels purpose

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.
Building for the long fight:  Two of New Sanctuary Movement’s promotoras people

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.
Power Moves: Michael Norris will head historic Carpenters’ Company, Carpenters’ Hall people

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.
14 women organizers you should know in Philadelphia people

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.
Basecamp, iPhoneless walks and naps — These are Aarati Kasturirangan’s Work Hacks people

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.
Philly reentry advocate Bill Cobb is heading to the ACLU people

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.
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Philly Solidarity Map funding

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.