purpose
Feb. 19, 2019 12:15 pm
Mighty Writers and veteran journalists are helping Camden high schoolers tell their stories
The neighborhood newsroom project will be funded by a $25,000 grant from the Lenfest Institute of Journalism’s Philadelphia Ecosystem Collaboration Fund.
funding
Jan. 30, 2019 10:44 am
Criminal justice, media literacy: Lenfest just announced its first collaboration grantees
The Philadelphia Ecosystem Collaboration Fund's inaugural six grants are going to projects such as the creation of a Media Justice Fellowship for returning citizens and an after-school newsroom for Camden teens.
funding
Dec. 12, 2018 4:30 pm
This FCC rule change could put funding for public access TV at risk
It's unclear exactly how much money is at stake, but the change will likely impact nonprofit operators' abilities to reach underserved audiences. Here's how PhillyCAM and the City of Philadelphia are responding.
results
Dec. 5, 2018 12:19 pm
4 projects from Good Pitch Local Philadelphia that could ‘change the world’
Or at least change Philly. Black and Brown Workers Cooperative, Media in Neighborhoods Group and other social impact orgs and filmmakers pitched to an audience for resources, funding and other support on Tuesday.
purpose
Nov. 28, 2018 2:41 pm
Why this Temple journalism class is launching a newsroom in Kensington
"Journalism has the ability to divide and dehumanize or to uplift and empower": Kensington Voice will launch in January with stories by both student and community media makers.
people
Nov. 8, 2018 12:59 pm
Nominate an inspiring neighbor to be profiled by Broke in Philly partners
A forthcoming reporting series, My Philly Neighbor, will highlight Philadelphians bettering their communities — especially those that often get a bad rap in the news — without pay or formal recognition.
purpose
Oct. 31, 2018 12:45 pm
Leeway Foundation is hosting a virtual film festival all November long
It's part of an ongoing 25th anniversary celebration for the org that funds women and trans artists in the Delaware Valley, which is also releasing a guide to trans-affirming policies next week.
purpose
Oct. 9, 2018 10:33 am
Hello, did you know that today is the last day to register to vote in Pa. before the fall election?
It's true! Let Generocity columnist Akeem Dixon and WHYY teach you how to use a voting a machine with this quick video.
funding
Oct. 1, 2018 11:52 am
This new Lenfest fund is supporting collaboration in journalism, nonprofits and beyond
The Philadelphia Ecosystem Collaboration Fund will give planning or prototype grants of up to $25,000 to collaborative projects related to information sharing in the region.
purpose
Sep. 28, 2018 12:45 pm
Green Philly is launching a podcast about climate change solutions
"City Rising" co-host Julie Hancher has some advice for social impact folks interested in launching a similar side project: "Find partners who have different strengths than yours."
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