Economy
Volunteers at Centro Nueva Creación Struggle to Move Forward
As they try to do a good deed, volunteers in Centro worry about the lack of resources for the children they serve.
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children and youth
Economy
Social Issues: Small Nonprofit ‘Centro’ Fighting The Adversities
Lack of resources takes control over Centro as they try to move forward with their goals for children and their cultural development. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Spruce Hill: Uhuru’s Flea Market Coordinator Inspires Young Africans To Make Change
Tiffany Murphy, a native of West Philadelphia, fell in love with community organization and civic engagement during her childhood. Years later, she is now the coordinator for the Uhuru Flea Market and the upcoming One [continue reading…]
East Oak Lane
West Oak Lane: Planting Seeds For Youth to Help Clean Up Streets
On the corners of many streets in neighborhoods throughout the city, there is trash and other debris strewn around. Events like the annual city-wide spring cleanup day were created to help keep streets clean and also [continue reading…]
Health
Kensington: Community Center Works to Serve Neighborhood’s Needs
The Community Center at Visitation (CCV) is one of many outreach facilities dedicated to improving the quality of life in Kensington. Led by Sister Betty Scanlon, a Sister of Mercy and director of CCV, the [continue reading…]