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COVID-19

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. [Read More]

COVID-19

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 [Read More]

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. [Read More]

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 [Read More]

Germantown

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

February 26, 2016 Cherea Monet Hatcher and Tiana Huckaby 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. [Read More]

Business

Bustleton: Helping Immigrants Navigate a New World

June 11, 2015 montchr 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 [Read More]

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 [Read More]

5th Street

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 [Read More]

Poverty

Poverty: Five Free Meal Volunteer Opportunities

June 5, 2014  0

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 [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Local Bands Gear Up for Clark Park Fest

June 2, 2014  0

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, [Read More]

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    June 27, 2022 Joshua T Grieb 0
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