CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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
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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
Development … for Good

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
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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
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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