Timed with the release of a new report by the U.S. Surgeon General, two foundation executives call for out-of-the-box thinking.

"YEAH is working on a shoestring, breaking the cycle of violence in Cobbs Creek. The program is evidence-based, and we should be tripping over ourselves to fund it," says guest columnist Sarah Martinez-Helfman.

There were almost too many great things happening this month – here’s some highlights of what’s been going on around Philly. Have a moment you’d like to share? You can add to this list or email me at mo@generocity.org! [listly id=”ZZE” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”false” show_sharing=”false” show_tools=”true” per_page=”25″]

In an interview, Cathy Weiss of Stoneleigh Foundation breaks down the organization’s work, its goals and solutions that are working to improve youth safety in the greater Philadelphia region.