Voice: Natalie Pompilio
Block Captain Mekia Elizabeth
The Southwest Germantown native is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her commitment to fueling deep, joyful connections among neighbors
By Natalie Pompilio
215 Day of Giving
Two-thirds of Philadelphia nonprofits operate on shoestring budgets. A new fundraiser aims to give them the financial and morale boost they need
By Natalie Pompilio
Healing the Vicarious Trauma of Jury Duty
For some jurors, the hardest part comes post-trial. A free West Chester University program helps citizens who’ve served recover from stress and PTSD
By Natalie Pompilio
“All Teachers Need To Go Through This”
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is helping to fill classrooms with programs that serve two customers: future teachers and middle schoolers
By Natalie Pompilio
HS Graduation? That’s Just the Start
The 15-year-old nonprofit 12+ helps nearly 5,000 Philly and Camden students a year plan for college, trades or military service after high school — and life beyond
By Natalie Pompilio
The Sensory-Friendly Hospital Building for the Future
Jefferson Health’s shiny new Honickman Center shows neurodiverse design can be both budget-friendly and beneficial to everyone
By Natalie Pompilio
Got Hope?
A new program from I Choose To Win restores kids’ ability to believe in themselves, one story at a time.
By Natalie Pompilio
Accelerating Student Acceleration
The Philly nonprofit Jounce Partners — supported by M. Night Shyamalan — coaches teachers to bring out the best in their students. The result is more learning
By Natalie Pompilio
Corporate Citizen of the Year Gregory E. Deavens
For his commitment to health equity and his prioritization of coverage for mental healthcare, the President and CEO of Independence Health Group is our Lewis Katz Corporate Citizen of the Year
By Natalie Pompilio
Text Your Friends, Get Out the Vote
Who among your friends is a voter — and who is not? A new tech platform helps you find out, and gives tips on how to nudge them to the polls. What are you waiting for?
By Natalie Pompilio