purpose
Apr. 8, 2019 7:18 am
Philly photographer Ada Trillo presents photos of migrant experience at UArts
A panel of immigrants and immigrant rights advocates opened the exhibition, which will run through April 25.
purpose
Jan. 17, 2019 12:32 pm
TEDxPhiladelphia’s first event of 2019 declares: ‘We are all immigrants’
Bioethicist Shirin Karsan will speak about her own immigrant experience and the need for increased understanding across differences.
results
Dec. 10, 2018 12:52 pm
Can free backpacks and mentorship help immigrant and refugee students adjust to South Philly?
Taggart Elementary School’s Family Welcome Center will launch soon, thanks to a major boost from Navy Yard-based ecommerce company RevZilla.
method
Nov. 26, 2018 3:20 pm
How misinformation and fear keep Philly immigrants from accessing public benefits
Immigration pros from Community Legal Services and HIAS Pennsylvania clarify who is eligible for benefits such as a healthcare and SNAP.
people
Sep. 11, 2018 7:00 am
The activist owners of South Philly Barbacoa will be featured on Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table’
Generocity sat down with Cristina Martinez and Benjamin Miller to discuss their experience filming the international-facing show and the impact they hope to make by speaking out on behalf of undocumented workers. Their episode premieres Sept. 28.
method
Aug. 1, 2018 12:45 pm
This Philly program helps African and Caribbean immigrant youth thrive in their new city
African Family Health Organization's youth empowerment program hopes that by offering students respect and support, they will better appreciate themselves and their culture.
funding
Jul. 16, 2018 12:14 pm
Nationalities Service Center just launched a Fund for Immigrant Justice
Amidst funding cuts and an increased workload, the immigrant and refugee service agency is fundraising to hire a full-time attorney to serve low-income clients for free.
method
Jul. 11, 2018 12:55 pm
This 84-year-old Philly rabbi’s arrest went viral. Here’s his handbook for protesting ICE
Longtime activist Rabbi Arthur Waskow on why his group of older activists took to nonviolent civil disobedience against the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant families at the U.S. border.
purpose
Jul. 3, 2018 4:45 pm
Mighty Writers bought 100 books for kids held at a local detention center. Now, they’re not welcome
After a planned Tuesday morning delivery to Berks County Residential Center was "abruptly cancelled" on Monday afternoon, the nonprofit is regrouping.
funding
Jun. 29, 2018 3:03 pm
Center for High Impact Philanthropy on how donors can support families separated at the U.S. border
The greatest humanitarian needs at the moment are legal assistance, shelter and care, and information. Here's how to help.
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