purpose
Jan. 18, 2018 10:25 am
ChickTech Philadelphia is bringing free tech education to local girls
The networking group for professional women in tech just launched its ChickTech: High School program and is looking for nonprofit partners.
method
Jan. 5, 2018 12:00 pm
What would a women-led city look like? This urban anthropologist wants to start that conversation
“I think most people don’t walk around their cities thinking actively that they are walking through spaces that were designed by men," said Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman of the Women Led Cities Initiative.
funding
Nov. 29, 2017 12:58 pm
At this Chester County girls leadership program, grantmaking is in teens’ hands
Girls Advisory Board "helped me realize that there are actually young people who want to make a difference out there," said one high school member.
results
Nov. 8, 2017 1:57 pm
Pennsylvania’s political accelerator for women scored a 100% win rate last night
"This is the first real test of the resistance," said Emerge PA Executive Director Anne Wakabayashi. "Emerge is training the resistance right now."
purpose
Nov. 6, 2017 11:19 am
For its third birthday, ROAR for Good is donating 250 Athenas to Women Against Abuse
It's an easy mission match for the B Corp and domestic violence service provider.
results
Oct. 31, 2017 2:27 pm
5 lessons on leadership from Ela Conf, the not-just-for-coders tech conference
Thoughts on diversity, inclusion and failure from the annual conference for women-identifying people, trans men and genderqueer folks from all walks of the tech ecosystem.
method
Oct. 24, 2017 11:04 am
In wealthy Chester County, a respite for struggling older women
Social services nonprofit Home of the Sparrow's pre-senior housing program connects low-income women with a place to stay and resources to get them back on their feet.
people
Sep. 26, 2017 1:34 pm
This social entrepreneur wants to increase women’s earnings through mentorship
Mt. Airy native and Drexel grad Jamila Payne is set to launch She Leads, a women’s professional development program, next month.
funding
Aug. 31, 2017 12:55 pm
Center for High Impact Philanthropy’s new report outlines how to best help women and girls around the world
Plus, its quick guide to disaster philanthropy re: Hurricane Harvey.
results
Aug. 16, 2017 2:30 pm
At long last, ROAR for Good’s Athena has launched
The wearable tech aimed at reducing sexual assaults is finally out. Cofounder Anthony Gold offered the low-down on what changed about the product during development.