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Social Issues: Nonprofit Delivers Beds to Children in Need, Prioritizing Healthy Sleep and Hygiene

December 20, 2024 Alana Beltran 0

A shift in the nonprofits main mission has led to thousands of children getting a good night sleep. [continue reading…]

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Philadelphia Nonprofits Use Donations to Combat Overconsumption

December 20, 2024 Alana Beltran 0

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that as of 2023, households in the Philadelphia metropolitan area spend an average of $86,509 a year on housing, food, transportation, and other goods and services. The consumer [continue reading…]

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Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City

April 14, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham 0

The Philadelphia Orchard Project’s Co-Executive Director Kim Jordan discusses her personal journey and the daily operations of POP. [continue reading…]

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COVID-19: Nonprofits Face New Challenges Amid Coronavirus

May 6, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

Many local nonprofits struggle to keep the doors open due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with significant implications.  These nonprofits serve communities and readily provide resources, even during a public health crisis. But many face the uncertainty [continue reading…]

Center City

Center City: Philly Restart’s Food Line Has an Identity, A Family

January 9, 2020 Claire Wolters 1

Volunteers and guests of Philly Restart discuss the family-like nature of the group, and why they return to see old friends on Mondays. [continue reading…]

Kensington

West Kensington: Youth Soccer Club Impacts Players On And Off The Field

October 17, 2017 Morgan O'Donnell 1

Every Saturday morning, a small clubhouse space at Bethel of Truth Pentecostal Church at Third and Dauphin streets comes alive with the busy chatter of coaches, volunteers and new parents who come in to register [continue reading…]

Germantown

Germantown: One Man’s Army of Suits Gives Opportunities to Others

February 26, 2016 Cherea Monet Hatcher 10

WAY Haberdashery, located at 1605 Rockland St., is home to the WAY Foundation. Marine veteran Stephen Fortt (above) has run the non-profit for nearly a decade and has provided professional attire for thousands of people. [continue reading…]

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Bustleton: Helping Immigrants Navigate a New World

June 11, 2015 0

For adults who have recently immigrated to the United States, whether working or unemployed, daily life can often be a struggle in and of itself. Resources to cultivate educational opportunities or to develop second-language skills [continue reading…]

Education

Passyunk: City’s Immigrant Population Receives Practical Language Skills with Help from Iron Chef

March 30, 2015 0

With nine restaurants in Philadelphia alone, Iron Chef Jose Garces is synonymous with the city’s culinary culture. A second generation immigrant, Garces uses his success to support the Garces Foundation, his nonprofit that works to [continue reading…]

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Hunting Park: Esperanza Trains Young Martial Artists

November 21, 2014 2

A line of children stood stiff as boards as Tony Gonzalez carefully examined their stances. Students who did not listen to instructions did pushups. Students who arrived late did pushups. No, this was not a [continue reading…]

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