Aug. 1, 2019 4:00 pm
After three years of planning, Hidden Lives Illuminated is ready to premiere
The project's 20 short animated films — conceived, narrated, and animated by people incarcerated in PA correctional institutions — will be screened at Eastern State Penitentiary from Aug. 15 through Sept. 12.
Jun. 24, 2019 7:20 am
Power Moves: Rachel Miller becomes director of Criminal Records Expungement Project
Plus, power moves at the City of Philadelphia and Resolve Philly; board appointments at the Mann Center, Friends Service Committee, Girl Scouts, PA Horticultural Society, and more.
Jun. 12, 2019 4:06 pm
There’s still time to be part of ‘Art as Resistance’ exhibit
If you create sculpture, drawings, painting, fashion or digital art exploring restorative justice and resistance, the organizers of the Institute for Community Justice exhibit want to see your work.
Jun. 11, 2019 7:30 am
The case for doing well by doing good: Hiring returning citizens is good for business
"For businesses to not miss out on talent, they must shift not just language, but their perspective on inclusive hiring," says Bradford Bucknum from the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia.
May 31, 2019 10:16 am
20 events to raise awareness about reentry in Philadelphia
From an expungement clinic to an exercise that simulates criminal justice system involvement to a symposium on the effects of mass incarceration on families, the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition has coordinated a month full of opportunities to learn from and engage with returning citizens and social justice communities.
Apr. 26, 2019 12:50 pm
Generocity asks: How does media literacy impact your work?
Four mission-driven professionals working in the nonprofit sector give us their answers.
Jan. 14, 2019 12:35 pm
Pa.’s new Clean Slate Law means jail time is no longer a life sentence
At least for some Pennsylvanians, like ND, who served time in the '90s for misdemeanors: "My record should be clean just like me."
Dec. 27, 2018 7:39 am
Money Moves: These 29 Philly nonprofits received holiday donations totaling $918K
The grant funding will support causes such as youth tech education, childhood cancer research and reentry initiatives.
Oct. 8, 2018 12:45 pm
Sangeeta Prasad wants to inject more empathy into Philly’s parole and probation systems
The new Stoneleigh Fellow and ex-public defender will work with the district attorney's office to revise the practices that keep 40,000 Philadelphians under community supervision.
Aug. 31, 2018 12:45 pm
Leader List 2018: Meet 12 people of color strengthening Philly’s social impact sector
Nonprofit, philanthropy, local gov and biz pros working in the fields of hiring, women in leadership, social entrepreneurship, accessibility, criminal justice, LGBTQ, sustainability, leaders of color, community development, impact investing, civic tech and volunteerism.