Topic: Nonprofits
A 24-Hour Marathon of Giving Local
The director of Austin’s annual event that raised $10 million for 700 local nonprofits — in one single day — talks about how it works at The Citizen’s 7th annual event on November 15
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyA Jobs Program that Works
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative helped nearly 2,000 Philadelphians find work. Now, with a large grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the organization is expanding and rebranding to connect more Philadelphians with skills, jobs and career opportunities
By Courtney DuCheneImproving Economic Health, Generation to Generation
The 40-something year-old Norris Square-based nonprofit Xiente takes a new, all-ages approach to tackling poverty among some of Philadelphia’s poorest residents
By Courtney DuCheneAre We in a Nonprofit Bubble?
UArts. Benefits Data Trust. The Free Library Author Series. Resources for Human Development … Is the nonprofit sector imploding? What the hell’s going on?
By Larry PlattDear Philly, Please Pay Your Providers
The CEO of a health services nonprofit calls on Mayor Parker to ensure fast, reliable payment to organizations doing the hard work of keeping Philadelphians safe and healthy
By Michael PearsonArt Is a Verb That Means Change
The Forman Arts Initiative hired its first executive director, Adjoa Jones de Almeida, to shape their vision for an exhibit and engagement space centering their vast art collection and local community. Just don’t call it a museum
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyDr. David C. Fajgenbaum
The Penn Medicine physician turned his five near-death experiences into a mission to save the lives of people suffering from humanity’s 12,000 known diseases. Is it any wonder, then, that Fajgenbaum is our Citizen of the Year?
By Jessica Blatt PressAlex G Concert to Benefit Make the World Better
Former Eagle Connor Barwin’s annual fundraiser to rebuild city parks features the Philly-born singer songwriter, a tailgate party with special guests and a chance to rock out for good
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyMeet Philadelphia’s Cosmic Writers
This nonprofit brings out the creative writer in school-age students in Philly and beyond. In a city with an abysmal literacy rate, these efforts are paying off.
By Courtney DuCheneChris Ulmer of Special Books by Special Kids
A Northeast Philly native is transforming how the world treats people with disabilities, one goofy YouTube interview at a time.
By Lauren McCutcheon