Author: Christie Julie

Nonprofits: Providing Education For People During And After Incarceration

May 16, 2018 Christie Julie

While Abdul Lateef was incarcerated, he spent most of his time reading. At first, spy novels were his favorite. Then, he moved on to heavier material, like biographies of civil rights leaders and accounts of

North Philadelphia: Colwin Williams Goes From Prison to Protector of City’s At Risk Youth

March 5, 2018 Christie Julie

Colwin Williams first began getting in trouble in school, fighting in order to appear tough. As he got older, the trouble continued. He got caught up in drugs and by his early 20s, Williams had

Nonprofits: Five Women Making A Difference Through Leadership

February 19, 2018 Christie Julie

Being a female leader in the nonprofit sector is difficult, just like it is in many fields. According to a report by the human resources firm Nonprofit HR, women are underrepresented in nonprofit leadership positions,

Logan Square: Monthly Meetup Provides Resources For Industry Leaders

February 19, 2018 Christie Julie

Marta Rusek is the organizer of Nonprofit Nerds Meetup, a monthly gathering of nonprofit professionals, business owners and people interested in the nonprofit field. The meetup, which is held at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s

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June 5, 2014 Christie Julie