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Oct. 17, 2016 11:58 am
Pa.’s first step toward nixing life without parole could be taken this week
In Pa., being sentenced to life without parole is equivalent to being sentenced to death. This Tuesday, a coalition of advocates will rally in Harrisburg to support reforms once deemed nonviable.
people
Sep. 2, 2016 12:42 pm
Moving On: Norris Square Neighborhood Project’s Amanda Morales Pratt
The development and marketing manager on what funders get wrong about grassroots nonprofits, and what organizational sustainability actually looks like.
people
Aug. 18, 2016 12:57 pm
Returning citizens need political representation and Bill Cobb has a plan to make it happen
Here's how the prison reform advocate wants to increase civic engagement among formerly incarcerated voters like himself.
results
Jun. 2, 2016 8:18 am
Partners in Health’s local fundraising and advocacy arm was resurrected by volunteers
The global health nonprofit is propelled by all-volunteer grassroots groups across the world. The Philly chapter was all but dead until a handful of volunteers rallied in 2012.
purpose
May 31, 2016 3:07 pm
A grassroots design workshop for activists is launching this summer
Think of Design Activist Institute as a mission-driven art collective looking to use graphic design as a vehicle for social change.
method
Apr. 4, 2016 10:33 am
Here’s how PennFuture is tweaking its focus
It's not a "shift," per se, but the advocacy organization will be focusing on providing the average citizen with an entry point for engagement with environmental policy.
purpose
Mar. 28, 2016 12:39 pm
Baltimore’s social impact ecosystem is thriving on a sense of ‘urgency’
That's according to Johns Hopkins' Social Innovation Lab Director Darius Graham. We spoke with Graham about Baltimore's social impact community before our trip to the Light City conference.
purpose
Mar. 9, 2016 2:30 pm
This coalition is pushing for the school district to recognize these Muslim holidays
The Philadelphia Eid Coalition and Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. want schools to recognize Eid Al-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr.
people
Feb. 25, 2016 12:39 pm
Meet the city’s new director of Black Male Engagement
Jack Drummond wants to foster long-term, sustainable initiatives in communities rather than focus on neighborhoods. But that will require a unified front.
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Jan. 22, 2016 11:50 am
How the US Forest Service is connecting Philly environmental orgs with a map
They're trying to identify gaps in the network.