people
Dec. 14, 2016 12:35 pm
Meet the 16-year-old activist organizing a big equality march in Philly
Anna Holemans is hoping to reignite passion for the Equal Rights Amendment with a march in Philadelphia the day before the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump.
people
Dec. 12, 2016 12:52 pm
‘The revolution will be funded’: Meet the Black and Brown Workers Collective
For the past year, the Black and Brown Workers Collective has been fighting for the rights of Black and Brown nonprofit staffers doing on-the-ground HIV/AIDS work.
purpose
Nov. 9, 2016 7:40 am
9 State of Young Philly events for the mission-minded
Get excited for Young Involved Philadelphia's seventh annual event series with our picks for each of its nine days.
people
Oct. 12, 2016 11:55 am
Here’s what Nora Lichtash has learned from 30 years of working in affordable housing
The longtime ED helped found Women's Community Revitalization Project in 1986, and she has some advice for women working in community building and collaboration.
method
Oct. 5, 2016 11:22 am
Good Economist shines a spotlight on Helen Gym’s policy views
SBN's latest issue of "Good Economist" takes on holistic policymaking and the business community's involvement in education reform.
people
Aug. 25, 2016 11:33 am
Inside Nikki López’s life on the ‘borderlands’ of identity
The DJ, poet and organizer will lead GALAEI, a multiservice nonprofit serving the city's queer Latinx community, as its executive director starting in September.
people
Aug. 17, 2016 11:21 am
David Gould wants to ‘level the playing field’ in Philadelphia before it’s too late
The William Penn program officer has a personal mission to create equity in communities. Oh, and he'll also to kick your butt on the basketball court.
method
Jun. 8, 2016 3:16 pm
4 things innovators should keep in mind when working in marginalized communities
If the community isn't yours, there are certain questions you should ask yourself before launching your project.
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