purpose
Feb. 4, 2015 1:12 pm
Philly, here’s your impact for January: OpenAccessPHL, #ReclaimMLK, Homeless Count and more
2015 started off with big movements and innovative new programs – check out these highlights from January: [listly id=”ZYy” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”false” show_sharing=”false” show_tools=”false” per_page=”25″]
purpose
Jan. 26, 2015 12:30 pm
Volunteering and Protest Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Series Intro: This series, titled Thoughts on a Movement, is intended to explore the philosophical implications and systems changes that are made possible by our society’s shift to sustainable practices. The author hopes to offer thoughts, opinions, and analysis on issues and innovations in the sustainability movement that inspire readers to both connect with and […]
method
Jan. 12, 2015 11:30 am
Event: Philly GiveCamp is This Weekend at the Microsoft Malvern Office
Philly GiveCamp, a weekend-long event where software developers, designers, and database administrators donate their time to create custom software for 30 nonprofit organizations, is happening again this year from Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18 at Microsoft’s office in Malvern, PA. Philly GiveCamp was established in 2010 by Danilo Diaz. This is the first year […]
method
Jan. 9, 2015 11:30 am
Join Generocity.org and Groundswell for a Twitter Chat around MLK Day of Service
We’re partnering with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s Groundswell to hold a Twitter chat on Wednesday, January 14 at noon, a few days before Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King Day is January 19. For 20 years, the day has been dedicated to service in Philadelphia. In fact, The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King […]
funding
May 23, 2014 1:17 pm
Jill Michal Resigns as President and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Yesterday, May 22, Jill Michal announced that she resigned as president and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, effective June 30. United Way serves as one of the region’s largest public charities and volunteer organizers. “I am extremely proud of all of the accomplishments we’ve achieved during my tenure, and while […]
funding
Jan. 9, 2014 2:30 pm
125K Volunteers Expected to Participate in 19th Annual Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service
The Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service, hosted by Global Citizen, has been one of the largest in the country in recent years: last year over 115,000 participated throughout the region in roughly 1,600 service projects. This year’s Day of Service is expected to be even bigger. Founder and director Todd Bernstein announced at a […]
funding
Jan. 8, 2014 10:56 am
Resource: Report Measures Commitment to Volunteering by State
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency and think-tank, released its annual report on volunteering in the U.S at the end of December, 2013. The report covers the year 2012. The overall percentage of residents who volunteered by state is the primary indicator in the report of volunteering activity. The national […]
results
Nov. 1, 2013 1:30 pm
SERVEPhiladelphia Releases 3-Year Progress Report
The Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Services released a progress report on how the city engaged its own citizens through volunteering over the last three years.