Social Issues

An ideal Saturday morning for most teenagers likely consists of sleeping late, watching television and possibly catching up on the latest Facebook gossip.  But the members of Teenagers in Charge are not among the average.

The Salvation Army Pioneer Corps Community Center, located at 1920 East Allegheny Ave., was the first Salvation Army Corps Community Center in the United States. Today, the center offers many services for the community, including

Between slices of pizza and lighthearted jokes, the members of the non-profit group Staying Positive Equals Amazing Kids, or SPEAK, discussed future events at the home of SPEAK’s founder and president, Jeff Templeton, on 427

[vimeo 51152586] When AJ Vagliani was diagnosed with cancer as a teen and was given only 24 hours to live, the neighbors on the 2500 block of Alder Street in South Philadelphia came together in support

[vimeo 50710771] Providing a better life and brighter future for children and teens is the ultimate goal of the Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys and Girls Club in Hunting Park. While encouraging the students to take responsibility

https://vimeo.com/50711227] Between crafting food that meets the dietary needs of more than 40 clients and finding new ways to cut costs, Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels often has a full plate in terms of its

[vimeo 50529074] Tucked away on a small residential street in West Philadelphia, Haddington’s Neighborhood Bike Works shop is easy to miss. If it were not for the front tire and handlebars of a bike protruding from

https://vimeo.com/49519327] “We’re sort of a gateway between the outside and the community, and it’s a way for the community to know what’s happening outside, connecting to North Philadelphia,” said Rafael Damast, the arts program manager