purpose
Jul. 31, 2020 1:29 pm
Philadelphia’s rush to reconcile
The push for truth and reconciliation commissions has increased in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd. Philadelphia has two separate iterations — one of them with significant participation from the nonprofit sector.
purpose
Jun. 9, 2020 4:00 pm
How to protest during a pandemic and keep everyone safe from coronavirus
It’s hard to protest in an absolutely safe fashion, but if everyone was wearing masks and eye protection, that would significantly decrease risk, says guest columnist Thomas A. Russo.
purpose
Apr. 7, 2020 3:30 pm
Frontline providers can’t strike, so here is how you can help them shut down COVID-19
"We have all been playing the 'anxiety vs coronavirus' game, now imagine how our frontline providers feel everyday, knowing they are being exposed, knowing they do not have the PPE they need," says guest columnist Marion Leary.
purpose
Mar. 9, 2020 8:52 am
Nonprofit AF: A few things for nonprofits and foundations to consider in light of the Coronavirus
"The virus reveals several of the weaknesses of our sector and our society, shedding light on things we need to get a better grasp on," say Vu Le, the writer and editor of the Nonprofit AF blog.
purpose
Mar. 5, 2020 10:01 am
Here comes the revolution — how shelf-stable film vaccines could change global healthcare
The idea of developing this film vaccine was inspired by amber and hard candy, says The Conversation's Maria Croyle in her guest column.
purpose
Aug. 15, 2019 8:00 am
How PHMC enables employees to turn their passion into purpose
Director of Case Management and Program Standards, Katherine Addison shares her approach to finding joy in and outside of the office.
purpose
May 6, 2019 5:17 pm
The life-threatening stress of being Black and male in Philadelphia
"People underestimate the amount of stress that men of color are going through," says Edwin Desamour, the dean at John B. Stetson Charter. And, he adds, even those going through it underestimate its impact.
purpose
Oct. 24, 2018 12:45 pm
This innovative intake system model aims to shorten wait times for social services
Centralized intake systems hinge on collaboration between providers. In Philadelphia, the homeless services, home visiting and legal sectors are all developing ways to bring the method to their clients.
results
Jun. 6, 2018 11:20 am
Kensington Storefront workers facing the opioid crisis head-on: ‘We need more help’ from the city
An estimated 80 to 130 people visit the public art-making space per day, but certified recovery specialists are scarce. Reps from Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and Mural Arts say help is on the way.
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Apr. 25, 2018 10:41 am
Philly racked up over 1,200 fatal drug overdoses in 2017
"We are experiencing a tragedy far surpassing the AIDS epidemic at its worst," said Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley.