Nov. 11, 2014 12:57 pm
Town Talk Philadelphia Holds Discussion on Problems Facing LGBTQ Community
Last Friday, a cross-section of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community gathered in the SEI Innovation Center in the basement of the Kimmel Center to have an intimate discussion about the problems they face as LGBTQ students, professionals and members of the community. They also talked about the possible to solutions to these problems and the collaborations that […]
Oct. 30, 2014 12:44 pm
Story Pop Up Brings the Life Experiences of Philly Seniors Into Neighborhoods
About five years ago, Benita Cooper started a storytelling group in the basement of the Philadelphia Senior Center. Four seniors attended. Then a few more. Eventually, that first storytelling group spun off into another group. Soon, there were groups springing up at retirement homes and libraries across the city. The organization evolved into what has […]
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Oct. 27, 2014 12:09 pm
Biz Journal: Today’s philanthropists are younger, more ethnically diverse
This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal here. The face of philanthropy in the Philadelphia region is a far cry from the antiquated belief that charities are supported by wealthy, older Caucasian males. Donors today tend to be younger and more diverse, according to a study released by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater […]
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Oct. 23, 2014 11:25 am
Be the Change Advocates to Expand Successful Gun Violence Strategy
From Left to Right: Dave Forde, Movita Johnson, Hassan Freeman, Joe Kramer,Tom Hickey, Najee Darby and Pat Haughney In January 2008, Movita Johnson moved her family to Landsdowne in hopes of safeguarding her sons from the gun and drug culture running rampant in Philadelphia. In 2011, three years later to the day, Johnson buried her […]
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Oct. 22, 2014 1:21 pm
Event: Adult Education Professionals to Share Best Practices at Tutor Institute
The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy is hosting a day of workshops, panels, and information-sharing this Saturday, October 25, for Philadelphia’s adult education professionals, including tutors, teachers, coordinators and other nonprofit professionals and volunteers. While adult education is less centralized than youth education — it is spread across numerous nonprofits and programs — many people depend on […]
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Oct. 20, 2014 12:39 pm
Biz Journal: She’s helping get women founders in front of investors
This article initially appeared in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Archna Sahay has a passion for helping women. On top of that, she’s racked up more than 12 years on Wall Street, making her an expert financial advice-giver. With that background, she thought up a special organization that aims to connect women entrepreneurs to capital. Consequently, […]
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Oct. 17, 2014 11:36 am
Event: KEYSPOT Open Houses
In the upcoming weeks, KEYSPOT will hold two open houses to allow people to learn about free computer access, education, and job preparation resources offered by the program. KEYSPOT is a citywide coalition of community-based groups who are committed to bringing Internet access, digital literacy and technology to all Philadelphia communities. There are 51 KEYSPOT […]
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Oct. 1, 2014 12:07 pm
Nearly 75,000 Women In Transition to Employment Have Been Assisted By Career Wardrobe
Career Wardrobe, a nonprofit which serves women in Philadelphia by providing them with the clothing, career skills, and confidence necessary to transition into employment, was started 19 years ago (then known as Working Wardrobe) by a group of women who wanted to do more than just donate to a thrift store — they wanted to […]
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Sep. 24, 2014 11:44 am
Stoneleigh Foundation Emerging Leadership Fellowship Seeking Project Applications
The Stoneleigh Foundation’s Emerging Leader Fellowship places recent college graduates interested in social policy and public service with nonprofits for a one-year period so they can gain leadership experience while implementing innovative solutions to social problems. The multi-stage application process is about to begin with the approach of the first deadline, October 9, for project […]
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Sep. 22, 2014 1:00 pm
Steppingstone Scholars Pilots ‘Middle Grades Academy’ With Help From Philadelphia Foundation Funding
Photo by Adachi Pimentel of Adachi Photography Steppingstone Scholars, an education-focused nonprofit, received funds from the S. Albert Fund at The Philadelphia Foundation to help pilot a school-based program model, “Middle Grades Academy,” in partnership with Drexel and Temple universities. Steppingstone is working with Drexel at McMichael Promise Academy, located in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone. […]