funding
Feb. 14, 2017 12:22 pm
Here’s why William Penn Foundation doesn’t describe its grantmaking as ‘social justice’
The single largest grant in the foundation's history is its recent $100 million investment in parks, rec centers and libraries. It's an 'investment in equity,' said Interim ED Shawn McCaney.
people
Jan. 26, 2017 10:16 am
Philly reentry advocate Bill Cobb is heading to the ACLU
The Redeemed founder and Defender Association board member is now a deputy director with the organization's Campaign for Smart Justice.
people
Jan. 18, 2017 11:30 am
Keir Bradford-Grey was mulling a run for district attorney
Philly's public defender was courted by billionaire George Soros, but decided against making a run for office.
purpose
Jan. 12, 2017 12:49 pm
Rally for social justice with these 9 events in Philly
A host of local nonprofits are behind these activist and educational gatherings.
purpose
Jan. 12, 2017 9:46 am
900WURD and Philly mag are producing a podcast on social justice
The media companies will release the podcast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
results
Jan. 4, 2017 12:58 pm
Why the Office of Reintegration Services wants to move back to Center City
RISE moved to Spring Garden two years ago. "We're at low numbers," said executive director Ceciley Bradford-Jones. "We haven't had an influx of participants in a while."
results
Dec. 29, 2016 12:14 pm
5 stories we fawned over in 2016
The stories we're most proud of from the past year.
people
Nov. 23, 2016 12:53 pm
Black lives, social justice and a Quaker education
Michael Gary took over as head of school at Center City's Friends Select School this summer. Here's how he's reminding students of the Quaker commitment to social justice.
people
Nov. 18, 2016 7:51 am
How Mission Incorporated weaves activism into its capacity-building work
Lawanda Horton shares what the Germantown-based firm has going on besides making grassroots nonprofits more efficient in her "Around the Corner" interview.
people
Oct. 18, 2016 12:54 pm
Every police officer and business owner should watch this Ignite Philly 18 talk
"How much do you value someone else's personal history?" asked Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity founder Mike Lee.