COVID-19
Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City
The Philadelphia Orchard Project’s Co-Executive Director Kim Jordan discusses her personal journey and the daily operations of POP. [continue reading…]
nonprofit
COVID-19
COVID-19: Nonprofits Face New Challenges Amid Coronavirus
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
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
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
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…]
Business
Bustleton: Helping Immigrants Navigate a New World
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
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…]
5th Street
Hunting Park: Esperanza Trains Young Martial Artists
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…]
Poverty
Poverty: Five Free Meal Volunteer Opportunities
Around 50 million Americans are living in food-insecure households. With recent cuts in SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food pantries and free meal programs are feeling the burden of Philly’s growing population living in [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Local Bands Gear Up for Clark Park Fest
Since 1970, the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival has been a summer staple in the West Philadelphia area, attracting local musical acts, artists and vendors. This year’s festival is at the end of the month, [continue reading…]