Tag: grassroots

Immigration: Maria Sotomayor Leads Refugee And Immigrant Youth In Social Advocacy

August 7, 2018 Laura Smythe

Immigrating to the United States from Ecuador when she was 10 years old, Maria Sotomayor quickly realized immigrants to the U.S. faced an entirely different world than she expected. “My parents had lived here before

Immigration: New Report Claims ICE is Becoming More Intrusive

November 21, 2014

In the corner of Snyder Avenue and 8th street in South Philadelphia, Juntos, a local grassroots organization, held a meeting regarding information that angered the local immigration community. A recent report by The National Day

Kensington: Get Up, Get Tested

October 16, 2014

More than ten years ago, Rudard (Rudy) Robinson decided that it was time to give something directly back to the community of Kensington. From years of homelessness, to time spent doing outreach for Congreso, Robinson

Germantown: 8th District City Council Candidate Robin Tasco

April 26, 2011

https://vimeo.com/22829757] Robin Tasco is one of the seven candidates running for the 8th District City Council seat. The Germantown resident describes herself as an honest, transparent, accessible and straightforward individual. Before getting involved in politics, Tasco

Manayunk: A Grassroots Gathering for a Good Cause

February 7, 2011

Destination Schuylkill Project hosted “Hang Out to Help Out,” a green gathering at the Bourbon Blue in Manayunk on Feb. 5, to garner support and funding for its upcoming projects. The group, which facilitates maintenance