people
Oct. 18, 2019 8:25 am
This Foundation CEO has worn many figurative hats. And one extraordinary literal one: a crown of onions
Columnist Krys Sipple chats with Karen Simmons, who has led the Chester County Community Foundation from an organization with $174K and a single Donor Advised Fund, to one entrusted with 400+ funds totaling more than $73 million.
purpose
Aug. 13, 2019 9:08 am
‘Homegrown’ leadership is the way to make meaningful change in communities
The Philadelphia Foundation's Pedro Ramos talks racial equity, community conversations and accessibility in philanthropy.
people
Nov. 7, 2016 9:10 am
How this advocate is helping older foster kids improve a system that failed them
"It's not acceptable that youth we took responsibility for raising end up being homeless in adulthood or incarcerated so soon after they leave care," said Stoneleigh fellow Dominique Mikell.
purpose
Nov. 3, 2016 3:20 pm
The Barnes Foundation is piloting some wearable tech this month
Enhance your visit with complementary digital content. Barnes will experiment with Apple Watches this month, thanks to funding from the Barra Foundation.
people
Aug. 30, 2016 12:58 pm
Betcha don’t know these Philly rappers for their social impact
Philly artists Black Thought, Meek Mill and Freeway have three different approaches to hometown philanthropy.
people
Aug. 17, 2016 11:21 am
David Gould wants to ‘level the playing field’ in Philadelphia before it’s too late
The William Penn program officer has a personal mission to create equity in communities. Oh, and he'll also to kick your butt on the basketball court.
people
Aug. 12, 2016 8:12 am
Lenfest ED Stacy Holland has 3 big ideas that could change Philly’s education system
In which we revisit Holland's 2015 TEDxPhiladelphia talk. The most important takeaway? Most Philadelphians' perceptions of the school system is all wrong.
people
Jul. 8, 2016 8:15 am
Want your nonprofit to have a data-driven culture? You need an enforcer
Anti-poverty group ACHIEVEability has one: she's named Jamila Harris-Morrison.
funding
Jul. 7, 2016 12:22 pm
This fellowship could make El Sawyer the face of incarceration reform in Philly
The Philadelphia filmmaker and educator has received a two year $100,000 grant from the New York-based foundation to continue his work surrounding mass incarceration and re-entry.
funding
Jun. 9, 2016 8:52 am
Why NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson will sport an ArtWell logo on his helmet in August
The nonprofit won $25K for public school programming in a national competition held by the racecar driver's foundation. Plus, the nonprofit's poetry team is competing in Philly Youth Poetry Movement's finals this week.