Activism
Sleep Out at Citizens Bank
The Phillies and a Philly-born Hollywood producer have joined together to host an annual fundraiser for youth homelessness organization Covenant House PA next week.
By Courtney DuChene
How to Support Veterans
More than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Help People Who Are Homeless in Philadelphia
More than 15 ways to make a difference in the lives of Philadelphians experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness
By Christine Speer Lejeune
How to Fight Food Insecurity in Philly
Donate peanut butter! Organize a food drive! Sort cans! Here are 15 simple things you can do now to help food insecure citizens of Philadelphia.
By Christine Speer Lejeune
November (and beyond) 2025 Good Citizen Calendar
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia this month
By Lauren McCutcheon
Ali Velshi Says Dissent is Patriotic
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reminds Americans that there is nothing more American than protest. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise
By Ali Velshi
“What Do You Need?”
In light of federal funding cuts affecting those most in need, the Patricia Kind Family Foundation is calling all donors to join a new collective supporting Philly’s small, hardworking nonprofits
By Jessica Blatt Press
“This Has to be a Bottom-Up Strategy”
As officials create a new public safety plan, Philadelphians offer City officials their ideas on how to continue fighting gun violence
By Mensah M. Dean
Ali Velshi, “How Small Acts of Courage…Become Unstoppable.”
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member draws on the history of South Africa's protests against apartheid to show how the courage of ordinary citizens defeats oppression
By Ali Velshi
How to Protest Safely in Philadelphia
Planning to attend a public demonstration? Know the rules, know your rights, and be safe
By Christina Griffith, Olivia Kram and Lauren McCutcheon