purpose
Oct. 31, 2018 12:45 pm
Leeway Foundation is hosting a virtual film festival all November long
It's part of an ongoing 25th anniversary celebration for the org that funds women and trans artists in the Delaware Valley, which is also releasing a guide to trans-affirming policies next week.
people
Oct. 26, 2018 11:15 am
14 made-up awards for Ignite Philly 21’s hella intersectional speakers
Compared to its inception 10 years ago, the event series is no longer just for technologists. Here's our recap of talks by people making Philadelphia better.
people
Oct. 25, 2018 1:15 pm
BMe founder Trabian Shorters: The philanthropic sector is thinking about equity all wrong
Learn to cut the stigmatizing labels: The DEI expert and social entrepreneur is speaking at Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia's fall conference on Nov. 2.
purpose
Oct. 25, 2018 9:27 am
Hack for North Philadelphia at #QuestHacks next week
Calling all journalists, technologists and North Philly residents: Collaborate for a cause Nov. 2 and 3 at the Code for Philly-led Community Digital Solutions Day.
funding
Oct. 23, 2018 6:30 pm
5 smart lessons about investing to end poverty in Philadelphia
ImpactPHL's recent panel asked experts to share tips for managing cross-sector partnerships, building ethical development projects in low-income areas and more.
funding
Oct. 18, 2018 9:04 am
On the Table Philly is back Nov. 8 and this time there’s money up for grabs
Or money on the table, if you will. The event aims to get citizens talking with each other about proposed fixes to community problems over a meal.
purpose
Oct. 5, 2018 11:58 am
A conference for caregivers supports the unpaid ‘backbone of the healthcare system’
"We put ourselves at the bottom of the list and the bottom is the part we never get to," said Nancy's House founder Elissa Lewin about those taking care of sick or disabled family members.
purpose
Sep. 28, 2018 11:55 am
9 social impact-themed events to check out at DesignPhiladelphia 2018
Over a hundred design events are happening across Philly starting Oct. 4. Here are a few that integrate arts and culture, sustainability, social justice, accessibility, health, community development and more.
purpose
Sep. 27, 2018 1:28 pm
United Way’s Job Opportunity Investment Network aims to be a national model for racial equity training
"If we're going to talk about poverty, we have to address racial disparities," said JOIN Director Carniesha Kwashie about a new learning network for job training grantees.
results
Sep. 25, 2018 1:11 pm
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance completed a social impact census. Here are the early results
Local arts and culture nonprofits have hosted 1,056 impact-related programs in categories such as reentry, accessibility and immigration, according to 179 members' self-reporting.