Apr. 26, 2021 2:23 pm
PAR-Recycle Works continues to collect e-waste and transform lives at its new Hunting Park facility
"We are a non-traditional transitional employer. Yes, we offer returning citizens sustainable employment, but we don’t just stop there," says General Manager Maurice Q. Jones.
Dec. 1, 2020 4:11 pm
This is Philadelphia’s largest, newest coalition combating poverty
Generocity contributor Brandon Dorfman takes a deep dive into how poverty manifests in Philadelphia, and the unprecedented coalition that has committed to lift 100,000 Philadelphians out of it in the next five years.
Sep. 21, 2020 12:45 pm
During COVID-19, underserved communities in Philly rely on tech to connect
In and around the Hunting Park neighborhood, Latinx nonprofits use tech to build community and to keep people engaged.
Jan. 7, 2019 4:38 pm
Inside Esperanza’s ‘asset-building’ development strategy in Hunting Park
"As Hispanic people," said President and CEO Rev. Luis Cortés, "we need to build institutions that we control.” Here's the ethos behind the North Philadelphia nonprofit's long-term community engagement strategy.
Jan. 23, 2015 12:32 pm
Tree Philly is Holding Its Community Yard Tree Giveaway Grant Program Again This Year
Once again, TreePhilly is offering 50 or 100 trees and grants worth $500 that will enable Philadelphia community groups to host yard tree giveaways in their neighborhoods this spring. TreePhilly is a program of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Wells Fargo. TreePhilly’s efforts are in direct response to […]