purpose
Jul. 3, 2019 4:14 pm
This is what Generocity folks wanted on our Fourth of July playlist
Since Generocity doesn't publish on July 4th (or the Friday after) but we want to be part of your day anyway ... we crowdsourced this playlist for you! Enjoy!
funding
Dec. 8, 2017 12:22 pm
How broken instruments provided bonding — and a prop — for a Philly sketch comedy team
The members of Fezziwig, a house sketch team at Philly Improv Theater, paid to repair one of the broken violins from "Symphony for a Broken Orchestra" after using one of the broken conga drums for their holiday-themed show.
results
Nov. 14, 2017 12:05 pm
Americans want fewer prisoners. What’s art have to do with it?
A unique year-old pilot music program inside Pennsylvania’s largest prison needs funding to keep going. Its early success and relationship with the state offers a look inside our appetite for — and the limits of — a new kind of criminal justice reform.
funding
Oct. 18, 2017 12:29 pm
How many arts assets does your local public school have?
The School District of Philadelphia just launched a new Arts & Creativity Framework, and with it, an interactive map of the school arts ecosystem.
method
Mar. 1, 2017 1:46 pm
Why Girls Rock Philly uses a shared leadership model
The collaboration-focused music education nonprofit is hiring for two co-director positions.
people
Jan. 12, 2017 2:23 pm
The founder of a local education program will give a TED talk this spring
Play On Philly! founder, TED fellow and trumpeteer Stanford Thompson will present on the national TED stage in April.
purpose
Jan. 5, 2017 12:49 pm
This nonprofit is recording an album of songs written by Graterford inmates
Meet Songs in the Key of Free, a fledgling organization that has partnered with the Curtis Institute and Mural Arts to bring Graterford its first music program in 10 years.
people
Dec. 22, 2016 9:28 am
This music education nonprofit wants its musicians to teach your students
The Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music in North Philadelphia is outsourcing its instructors, said founder Joyce Drayton in her "Around the Corner" interview.
people
Aug. 30, 2016 12:58 pm
Betcha don’t know these Philly rappers for their social impact
Philly artists Black Thought, Meek Mill and Freeway have three different approaches to hometown philanthropy.
purpose
Aug. 29, 2016 10:12 am
How Derrick Ford’s singing competition is helping people in recovery become symbols of hope
Recovery Idol just ended its sixth year with a performance at the Dell.