Citizens of the Week

Project MEOW

An all-volunteer group in West Philadelphia takes a cat-by-cat approach to caring for some of the city’s 400,000 strays — and wants your help

By Kate Krauss

The Opposite of the Philly Shrug

Crime and poverty have plagued Philadelphia since William Penn’s day. Philly gun violence interrupter Mazzie Casher has historic yet modern solutions

By Malcolm Burnley

Philly Builds Credit

More than 16,000 people in Boston have learned to manage their money and grow their credit through a program that is now expanding to Philly. Can a partnership among community groups start locals on the path to wealth?

By Courtney DuChene

Have an Idea to Scale?

Introducing a new showcase to amplify the work of the most promising nonprofit, B-Corps, and benefit corporations in the region. Find out how your organization can get the spotlight and support it needs to grow

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizen of the Week

Michael Wong

If this former Fortune 500 executive, Wharton lecturer and father of two has time to volunteer for his local animal shelter, what’s your excuse?

By Emilia Maia
The Citizen Recommends

MISSION Story Slam

B Corps PWPVideo hosts its 12th slam bringing together nonprofit and community leaders around a common theme: The Time is Now

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen Updates

Does Police Assisted Diversion Work?

Once a pilot, now a fully-fledged citywide program, PAD aims to divert Philadelphians from arrest and toward social services. One-and-a-half years in, how’s it doing?

By Christina Griffith

15+ 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
Guest Commentary

Philanthropy’s Big Moment

Trump’s draconian social service cuts means now is the time for donors to step up

By Vik Dewan and Mike Wang

Rebuilding Philadelphia, One Block at a Time

A nonprofit that recruits volunteers to repair homes is strengthening the physical, social, and economic infrastructure of Philly’s neighborhoods

By Malcolm Burnley