people
Aug. 10, 2016 12:52 pm
Sustainable business lobbyist Saleem Chapman is OK with incremental change
As long as there continues to be momentum behind it. Here's how Sustainable Business Network's policy and advocacy manager sees his role in tackling "the issue of our time."
people
Jul. 28, 2016 11:32 am
10 ideas from local leaders that might move criminal justice reform forward
Five local leaders (and then some) got together to talk about how we should start rethinking what crime and punishment should look like at a DNC event hosted by The Atlantic.
people
Jun. 27, 2016 8:37 am
How Pa. Housing Alliance’s new executive director plans to build on the org’s successes
Phyllis Chamberlain thinks homelessness can be solved -- it just takes getting people "excited" about making an impact on it while remaining "practical."
results
Mar. 16, 2016 12:35 pm
The city’s new fair hiring law is a big deal. Here’s why
Ban the Box is a big step in the right direction, but there's still lots of work to be done.
method
Mar. 10, 2016 11:03 am
When advocating for policy change, be patient — but know your stuff
Representatives from Sustainable Business Network, Alliance Taxi Co-op and Reinvestment Fund offered their best practices for moving mission into legislation at our March Impact Solutions meetup.
method
Feb. 23, 2016 11:36 am
Here’s how to get legislators to actually listen to you
Our March Impact Solutions meetup will share best practices for getting local legislators and decision makers to take action.
purpose
Feb. 22, 2016 10:16 am
This local conference is gathering global leaders in accessibility
The Accessible World will bring together leaders in accessibility from across the world to share best practices and methods for building better accessible communities.
funding
Jan. 26, 2016 9:29 am
Philly was just selected to build a financial support system by National League of Cities
Philadelphia is one of eight cities selected for FISCL, a two-year program that will offer free financial capability services to city residents.
purpose
Jan. 24, 2016 1:03 pm
Here’s how Philly compares to other cities in police use of force policies
Of all major cities analyzed, Philly officers are required to take the most preemptive measures.
results
Jan. 19, 2016 8:49 am
How the Housing Alliance of Pa. built an advocacy powerhouse out of ‘irrelevance’
After 14 years nurturing a diverse statewide coalition from the ground up, Executive Director Liz Hersh is leaving to lead Philadelphia's Office of Supportive Housing.