purpose
Nov. 6, 2018 9:43 am
The newly formed Black-Jewish Alliance is speaking out against hate
The leaders of the Anti-Defamation League offshoot intend to fight anti-Semitism and racism by standing together publicly and denouncing recent hate crimes.
funding
Nov. 5, 2018 2:02 pm
Equity, collaboration and asset framing: Smart ideas from Philanthropy Network’s 2018 conference
Lessons from this year's convening of Philly funders, themed "Onramps to Equity in Action."
purpose
Oct. 29, 2018 11:53 am
How Women’s Mobile Museum is making non-traditional artists’ work accessible
A traveling exhibit from Philadelphia Photo Arts Center shows off the work of 10 women without fine arts degrees and includes features for visually impaired visitors.
purpose
Oct. 25, 2018 9:27 am
Hack for North Philadelphia at #QuestHacks next week
Calling all journalists, technologists and North Philly residents: Collaborate for a cause Nov. 2 and 3 at the Code for Philly-led Community Digital Solutions Day.
method
Oct. 17, 2018 4:27 pm
‘Each of us cannot tackle poverty alone’
On International Eradication of Poverty Day, Philadelphia Youth Network President and CEO Chekemma J. Fulmore-Townsend writes that intergenerational poverty can be addressed through partnerships throughout our city.
purpose
Oct. 17, 2018 11:00 am
Peep Hopeworks ‘N Camden youth’s heat maps of the country’s biggest donors
Fundraising platform DonorPerfect provided the data for the tech education nonprofit to illustrate.
purpose
Sep. 21, 2018 12:00 pm
A new voter registration initiative aims to get Philly high school students to the polls on Nov. 6
The City of Philadelphia's Office of Youth Engagement and the Urban League of Philadelphia are visiting three schools on Sept. 25, National Voter Registration Day.
people
Aug. 6, 2018 1:00 pm
In Strawberry Mansion, a safe haven’s founder aims to turn apathy to ambition
Kevin Upshur founded the North Philadelphia nonprofit 10 years ago so local kids could have a respite from the streets. Despite national press and high-profile partnerships, challenges persist.
funding
Jul. 27, 2018 9:00 am
GreenLight Fund is bringing a new model of financial empowerment to Philadelphia
The venture philanthropy firm announced a $600,000 investment in Boston-based financial services nonprofit Compass Working Capital, in partnership with Clarifi and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
results
Jun. 22, 2018 12:15 pm
Plans are underway for the Equal Justice Center, a hub for legal nonprofits coming to Chinatown
The center is expected to open in 2021 and house about 20 legal organizations offering pro-bono services.