Topic: Nonprofits

FDR Park Steward Tara Anastasi
The park’s volunteer coordinator gets it done, from reclaiming lakes from the “phrag” to putting anyone who raises their hands to work.
By Thomas Devaney
Shark Tank for Housing
The Economy League’s latest pitch competition seeks ideas on how to close the racial wealth gap, with $50,000 going to the winner
By Delaney Parks
Wrestling to the Future
Philly-based Beat The Streets runs wrestling and mentoring programs for more than 1,000 local students, building skills needed to graduate high school, go to college and launch careers
By J.F. Pirro
The Eagles are Also the Super Bowl Champs … of Giving
You know Barkley, Graham, Hurts and the rest of the Birds for their on-field feats. How much do you know about what they do off-field for their (and our) communities?
By Diemmy Dang and Lauren McCutcheon
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
14 LGBTQ+ Organizations in Philadelphia to Support
Want to support LGBTQ+ people living in Philadelphia? Check out these worthy organizations that could use your help.
By Isabelle Eisenberg
Youth Leader Declan Cassidy
The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets
By Christina Griffith
Team IMPACT Philly
Harnessing the talent, teamwork and spirit of our college athletes, the Philly arm of the national nonprofit brings joy to kids with life-altering conditions — and respite to their caregivers
By Jessica Blatt Press
Why We Should Pay Board Members
It takes more than altruism and dedication to oversee the important work of nonprofits, a local entrepreneur and nonprofit advisor argues
By Richard Binswanger
Meals as Medicine
A new, first-of-its kind study affirms the power of one local nonprofit’s medically tailored meals to treat chronic illnesses
By Jessica Blatt Press