purpose
Aug. 27, 2020 1:26 pm
Despite urgent need, the philanthropic sector is absent from the rental relief funding space
The majority of COVID-19 rental relief funding has come from the federal government’s $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), not grantmakers.
purpose
May 3, 2019 4:23 pm
Philly Tech Week: Top 5 picks for those who are ambivalent about attending
Whether you consider yourself a tech maven or are just casually curious, #PTW19 has something for everyone.
purpose
Apr. 24, 2019 7:02 am
These 3 organizations teach kids to be thoughtful media creators
In addition to empowering the young to find their own voices, Healthy NewsWorks, Big Picture Alliance, and Hopeworks teach valuable life skills.
people
Apr. 8, 2019 11:13 am
Ginger Zielinskie, CEO of Benefits Data Trust, to step down
More than a decade after she assumed the post, Zielinskie is prepared to hand over the leadership mantle within six months. She says she will take time to regroup before deciding on her next career move.
purpose
Apr. 8, 2019 7:18 am
Philly photographer Ada Trillo presents photos of migrant experience at UArts
A panel of immigrants and immigrant rights advocates opened the exhibition, which will run through April 25.
purpose
Apr. 1, 2019 4:02 pm
From school districts to county offices, people in Chesco and Delco are concerned about the Mariner East pipelines
"In a worst-case scenario pipeline explosion on the Mariner East, we would have a catastrophe on par with 9/11,” says Eve Miari of the Clean Air Council.
results
Mar. 29, 2019 11:51 am
Philly’s Roadmap to Homes removes barriers to shelter, employs strategies from ‘Housing First’ programs
"Is it working?" A Generocity reader’s question prompts a look at OHS’ efforts to combat homelessness.
purpose
Mar. 26, 2019 2:05 pm
Want to help students transition into college or careers? Here’s one way
#GrowYB supports YouthBuild Philly's programs and youth development efforts year-round.
results
Feb. 1, 2019 2:00 pm
The City of Philadelphia wants to help its frontline workers better deal with trauma
The Take Care PHL initiative will aim to alleviate secondary traumatic stress in firefighters, correctional officers, social workers and the like.
results
Jan. 15, 2019 1:30 pm
This newly revived cash assistance program for poor Pennsylvanians is at risk again
General assistance was reinstated last summer after a six-year hiatus. New legislation threatens to gut the program, which offers about $200 per month to qualified residents.