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How do you help the helpers? PHL COVID-19 Fund addresses the critical role of nonprofits purpose

Mar. 26, 2020 8:36 am

How do you help the helpers? PHL COVID-19 Fund addresses the critical role of nonprofits

The fund isn’t a static thing — it is designed to be agile and responsive to rapidly shifting needs.
Today is #GivingTuesday! Here are 60 local nonprofit campaigns for you to support purpose

Dec. 3, 2019 8:37 am

Today is #GivingTuesday! Here are 60 local nonprofit campaigns for you to support

An incomplete list of the myriad local organizations participating in the global philanthropic holiday.
Money Moves: Giving, getting and p(l)aying it forward purpose

Nov. 18, 2019 1:17 pm

Money Moves: Giving, getting and p(l)aying it forward

This week's Money Moves tracks philanthropic giving from Bank of America, Citizens Bank, several foundations, a violinist and a basketball player ... to start.
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).
Moving out? Here’s a guide on throwing away or donating your items purpose

Jul. 18, 2019 12:23 pm

Moving out? Here’s a guide on throwing away or donating your items

The Philadelphia Streets Department has guidelines, and there are a number of possible donation locations across the city — but do your research well before moving day.
Lyft partners with William Way for discounted rides to the center through June. It’s also matching donations purpose

Jun. 17, 2019 10:24 am

Lyft partners with William Way for discounted rides to the center through June. It’s also matching donations

Plus, the rideshare company is making pronoun choice for riders possible in its app, and helping its trans drivers with the cost of a legal name-change.
How to decide which organization gets your money method

Jun. 14, 2019 7:34 am

How to decide which organization gets your money

Columnist Valerie Johnson outlines how to get "a good read on who is doing good work, who is using donations responsibly, and who is really meeting their mission."
Recovery after a fire starts with a safe place to stay purpose

Mar. 8, 2019 1:02 pm

Recovery after a fire starts with a safe place to stay

After a disaster, a short-term recovery center can provide shelter, food, clothing and services. Here's how to support Philadelphia's Red Cross House — plus, how to get a free ticket to its upcoming Red Ball.
Mighty Writers bought 100 books for kids held at a local detention center. Now, they’re not welcome purpose

Jul. 3, 2018 4:45 pm

Mighty Writers bought 100 books for kids held at a local detention center. Now, they’re not welcome

After a planned Tuesday morning delivery to Berks County Residential Center was "abruptly cancelled" on Monday afternoon, the nonprofit is regrouping.
This crowdfunding app for the homeless could roll out soon method

Dec. 27, 2016 12:29 pm

This crowdfunding app for the homeless could roll out soon

StreetChange, a mobile crowdfunding app developed by Penn researchers Andrew Siegel and Dan Treglia, was piloted in the spring.