purposeAug. 15, 2017 11:05 am
Penn’s Fels Institute is launching a board governance program for leaders of color
DiverseForce and Urban Philly Professional Network founder Sulaiman Rahman led its development: "We wanted to be a resource for nonprofits that say they can't find" people of color for their boards.
fundingNov. 9, 2016 12:50 pm
This nonprofit is training returning citizens for construction jobs
Philadelphia Community Corps has so far connected half its participants to employment opportunities and saved 100,000 pounds of materials from landfills in the process. It's crowdfunding for tools this #GivingTuesday.
peopleNov. 7, 2016 9:10 am
How this advocate is helping older foster kids improve a system that failed them
"It's not acceptable that youth we took responsibility for raising end up being homeless in adulthood or incarcerated so soon after they leave care," said Stoneleigh fellow Dominique Mikell.
purposeNov. 3, 2016 3:20 pm
The Barnes Foundation is piloting some wearable tech this month
Enhance your visit with complementary digital content. Barnes will experiment with Apple Watches this month, thanks to funding from the Barra Foundation.
resultsNov. 2, 2016 9:52 am
Back on My Feet just keeps growing in Philly
The nonprofit has launched its fourth local team, in Point Breeze and in partnership with Surge Recovery.
peopleOct. 14, 2016 12:57 pm
What this tech guy wants to bring to his new gig in civic engagement
Alex Kaplan left his job at makerspace NextFab for South of South Neighborhood Association, where he knows he'll have to "spider hunt" for innovation.
peopleAug. 22, 2016 12:47 pm
Tayyib Smith has a few ideas for how people of color can support one another
The entrepreneur shares his biggest fear and some tips for how people of color can remain undivided in the face of oppression.
peopleAug. 3, 2016 8:47 am
8 social innovators made Philly mag’s ‘Best Philadelphians’ list this year
A list about a list. Here's who's representing social impact.
methodJul. 29, 2016 12:02 pm
Join the Asian Arts Initiative in the Theatre of the Oppressed this weekend
Build community and express yourself by rediscovering your childhood with this cool, interactive workshop.
purposeJul. 20, 2016 3:09 pm
Drop everything and apply to the Institute of Hip-Hop Entrepreneurship while you still can
Slots are filling up quickly for Tayyib Smith's new Knight-funded organization, which will educate students on how hip-hop culture has influenced business.
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