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Election 2016

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.
How might the election results impact federal funding for local nonprofits? funding

Nov. 23, 2016 7:42 am

How might the election results impact federal funding for local nonprofits?

It’s hard to know what the president-elect will actually do, but based on what he’s said he'll do, here are some possible philanthropic outcomes.
A citizen’s guide to taking action method

Nov. 17, 2016 8:30 am

A citizen’s guide to taking action

"A beautiful thing has happened since last Tuesday’s election results: People want to get involved in their communities," writes local committeeperson Jennifer Devor.
Mazzoni Center is stepping up amidst Trump’s plans for healthcare reform purpose

Nov. 15, 2016 11:21 am

Mazzoni Center is stepping up amidst Trump’s plans for healthcare reform

The LGBTQ health center will continue to accept any patient, despite the threat of an Affordable Care Act repeal.
On the heels of a divisive election, Philanthropy Network’s conference seeks to unite funding

Nov. 14, 2016 11:20 am

On the heels of a divisive election, Philanthropy Network’s conference seeks to unite

Funders and nonprofits need to talk more, Executive Director Maari Porter said. The fall conference will encourage that this Thursday.
#BlackLivesMatter cofounder: White people need to ‘talk to other White people about racism’ method

Nov. 8, 2016 3:14 pm

#BlackLivesMatter cofounder: White people need to ‘talk to other White people about racism’

Alicia Garza spoke at the national Net Impact conference last week in Philly about how everyone can get involved in the movement.
This coalition is helping marginalized populations make it to the polls method

Nov. 7, 2016 12:55 pm

This coalition is helping marginalized populations make it to the polls

Vote for Homes trains volunteers to assist and help transport homeless, formerly incarcerated and disabled voters on Election Day.
Why this marketing firm is giving its employees PTO on Election Day people

Nov. 4, 2016 12:58 pm

Why this marketing firm is giving its employees PTO on Election Day

Witty Gritty founder Michelle Freeman has always considered herself civically engaged. This year, she decided to take a step further by joining the Free the Vote initiative alongside other Philly companies.
Check out these 5 Philly projects encouraging a ‘joyful’ voting culture results

Nov. 4, 2016 10:06 am

Check out these 5 Philly projects encouraging a ‘joyful’ voting culture

Next Stop: Democracy!'s "Vote Here" and "Vote Aquí" signs are back for another election, funded by Citizen University's Joy of Voting initiative alongside four other local projects.
‘We all live in a place that desperately needs us’ to be civically engaged people

Oct. 26, 2016 12:32 pm

‘We all live in a place that desperately needs us’ to be civically engaged

Philly Set Go cofounder Gabriela Guaracao moved to Olney from Colombia as a child. In her new city, she learned what makes communities strong — and ultimately, why her voice matters.