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Apr. 10, 2019 7:52 am
Bayada transitions from for-profit to nonprofit to save its mission-driven culture
Founding CEO J. Mark Baiada said it was the only way to ensure that "compassion, excellence and reliability" would continue to take precedence over profits.
purpose
Mar. 26, 2019 10:02 am
The fight to protect abortion rights heats up nationally and in PA
A conversation with Women’s Medical Fund Executive Director Elicia Gonzales focuses on current and proposed abortion restrictions that impact low-income women in Philly.
method
Mar. 11, 2019 11:58 am
Curing the ailing healthcare system with stories
The stories told at StoryCure are part of a Business Innovation Factory project that puts individuals and families at the center of the healthcare model.
funding
Dec. 27, 2018 7:39 am
Money Moves: These 29 Philly nonprofits received holiday donations totaling $918K
The grant funding will support causes such as youth tech education, childhood cancer research and reentry initiatives.
purpose
Oct. 30, 2018 12:30 pm
4 unheralded Philadelphia nonprofits doing the tough, on-the-ground work
Four experienced nonprofit execs picked four local orgs they think more people should know about. Meet Up and Running Healthcare Solutions, Tree House Books, Urban Creators and Preventing HIV Project.
purpose
Oct. 24, 2018 12:45 pm
This innovative intake system model aims to shorten wait times for social services
Centralized intake systems hinge on collaboration between providers. In Philadelphia, the homeless services, home visiting and legal sectors are all developing ways to bring the method to their clients.
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.
funding
Oct. 4, 2018 11:21 am
Vote for one of these 10 Philly health nonprofits to win $20,000
Aetna's Voices of Health contest is highlighting local orgs with a focus on addressing the social determinants of health in the communities they serve.
purpose
Jun. 27, 2018 12:46 pm
Mental health guide: Where to get therapy on a sliding scale in Philadelphia
Many of these 12+ organizations' fees are based on income, so insurance isn’t required to receive help.
method
May 22, 2018 11:10 am
This is what it’s like to give birth while incarcerated
Maternity Care Coalition's MOMobile supports mothers at Riverside Correctional Facility. Director of Behavioral Health Colette Green shares details of the program, including its on-site doula services and reentry support.
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